According to one ABC article in 2018, the cost of people attending work while ill, costs our economy about $34.1 billion every single year.
Unfortunately, a lot of this illness is due to an unclean workspace.
The surfaces, bathroom fixtures and equipment we use on a daily basis in the office carry a huge number of bacteria and germs
For example, the average office desk has about 20,000 germs per square inch. To put that into context, that’s 400 times more germs per inch than the average toilet seat!
This collection of bacteria and germs on your desk can contribute to illness and directly reduce the effectiveness of your business.
But you can combat this with a regular commercial cleaning service, something we’re well versed in at Sydney Sweep and Scrub.
Here are some things to think about when it comes to the real cost of an unclean office.
An Unclean Space Lowers Morale
Staff that work in a constantly unclean office space will experience lower levels of workplace satisfaction and morale.
No one operates happily in a filthy space.
Moreover, these lower levels of happiness will translate into a drop in productivity and accuracy, in turn affecting the productivity of your business.
The morale of your staff is directly tied to the success of your organisation.
Therefore, regular commercial cleaning in your Sydney office will help you maintain happy workers, and therefore a successful business.
Filth Means Distraction and Time Wasting
If your office is unclean, it’s likely this filth is affecting the effectiveness of your staff, and your business as a whole.
When employees have to spend time cleaning, or avoiding mess that’s already there, their work will inevitably suffer.
It also looks terrible, affecting the reputation of your business among stakeholders or potential clients.
Therefore, regular commercial cleaning for your office is simply necessary to save time and make your Sydney office much more presentable.
Bacteria and Germs Mean More Absence Due to Illness
It goes without saying that the more bacteria and germs present in the office, the more likely illness is among your workers.
Even minor illness can however, cause absence among your workers.
This in turn can cost your organisation in many ways; financially, as well as reduce productivity and affect your reputation.
Therefore, do what you can to avoid this by scheduling a regular commercial cleaning service for your Sydney office.
Your staff will thank you, and your business will benefit greatly.
To discuss professional and efficient commercial cleaning for your Sydney office space, get in touch with Sydney Sweep and Scrub here.
