My blog focuses on Workplace Discussions. One of the keys to having a successful office keeping it clean and efficient. The following contributed post is entitled, Maintaining a Well-Functioning Workspace: Top Tips for Keeping Your Office Spick and Span.
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Having a clean, tidy, well-functioning workspace is important for both keeping your office looking nice for clients and for your own well-being.
To that latter point, it’s very difficult to be productive if there’s clutter around or key pieces of equipment aren’t working properly; a clear space is a clear mind, and you want an office you can take pride in. Of course, that’s easier said than done, and most people don’t know where to start.
This article is here to help: here are some top tips for keeping your office spick and span!
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Optimizing Storage and Decluttering
If you’re dealing with a messy office where you can’t see the wood for the trees, your first port of call is to do some much-needed decluttering.
Start by removing the literal rubbish – stuff that can go straight into the trash. It’s important to do this first so that you can differentiate between general mess and other things that simply need organizing.
Then, tackle the biggest elements first, such as completely clearing your desk and re-organizing it and going through draws full of accumulated documents. After you’ve had a thorough clearout, you may even consider investing in some new storage units such as more efficient filing cabinets or some basic shelving.
Repair or Replace Broken Equipment
Office equipment like copiers, printers, and desktop computers take up a lot of space, and it’s common to have one or more of these pieces of technology just sit in a corner because they’re not working for whatever reason.
Now’s the time to make a choice – you either get these items fixed or get rid of them. Contact a professional service that offers office equipment repair, or see if you can sell the items on eBay (even if they’re not in working order, you could sell them as ‘spares and repairs’).
The Importance of a Daily Cleaning and Tidying Routine
Once you’ve gotten rid of all the clutter and essentialised your office equipment, you’ll have considerably transformed the space – but your work doesn’t end there. From now on, you’ll have to make a considerable effort to keep on top of things so that you never end up in the same position again.
A daily cleaning and tidying routine is a must. Every day, make sure you tidy your desk, neatly arrange any paperwork that’s left over, and square up all other items ready for the next day of work. You should also spray down surfaces and wipe them with a microfiber cloth, and purchase some screen cleaner for your laptop screen or desktop monitor. Every couple of days, be sure to give the place a quick vacuum, too.
This routine won’t take a lot of effort, but it’ll ensure your office stays relatively mess-free as long as you keep up with it.
Wrapping Up
The above tips are relatively simple, but you’d be surprised at the extent to which they can entirely transform your office. It might take a few days to get there, but make no mistake: you’ll feel much happier in an office that’s clean, tidy, and well-organized!
