Winter Germ Away: Keeping Your Office Healthy and Clean

Winter brings with it shorter days, colder weather, and unfortunately, a higher chance of illnesses spreading through your office. Germs and viruses thrive in indoor environments during the winter months, leading to an increase in sick days and a decrease in productivity. Here are some tips to help you combat winter germs and maintain a healthy workspace:

1. Disinfect High-Touch Surfaces
Frequently touched areas like door handles, light switches, keyboards, and communal equipment can become hotspots for germs. Regularly disinfecting these surfaces helps reduce the spread of bacteria and viruses.

2. Encourage Hand Hygiene
Place hand sanitizers at key locations such as entrances, break rooms, and meeting rooms. Encourage employees to wash their hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

3. Improve Ventilation
Fresh air circulation can help minimize the spread of airborne viruses. If possible, open windows or use air purifiers to maintain better air quality.

4. Stock Up on Essentials
Ensure your office is well-stocked with hygiene supplies such as tissues, hand sanitizer, soap, and disposable wipes. This not only promotes cleanliness but also makes employees feel cared for.

5. Schedule Regular Professional Cleaning
A clean office is a healthy office. Partnering with a professional cleaning service ensures thorough cleaning and sanitization of all areas, including restrooms, break rooms, and shared spaces.

6. Promote Wellness
Encourage employees to take sick days if they feel unwell. Providing a supportive environment for wellness helps prevent the spread of illness within the office.

​At Executive Building Maintenance, we’re dedicated to helping you maintain a clean and healthy workspace throughout the year.​

Why Choose EBM Janitorial Services?
We understand your needs and can offer you reliability and peace of mind when it comes to the cleanliness of your building. Some of our janitorial services include:

• Complete monthly janitorial services
• Professional floor care maintenance
• Specialized eco-gum removal *NEW!*
• Full-service power-washing
• Interior and exterior window washing
• Emergency clean-up services
• Clean and sterile room cleaning
• Washroom care and maintenance
• Special events preparation and cleaning
• Parking lot clean-up and light replacement
• Post-construction and renovation cleaning
• Concierge services and replacement
• 24-7, 365-day service, requests, and supervision
• Complete janitorial supplies and equipment vendor

Don’t let winter germs take over your office. Contact Executive Building Maintenance today and experience the difference of working with a trusted partner in cleanliness and professionalism.

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