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People use flat surfaces in your office more than in any other area. That means your counters, tables, and desks need extra attention to ensure they remain clean.
Business surfaces are a little different than residential ones in Greensboro. Most homes have quartz or granite, whereas businesses often use laminate, wood, or concrete.
Here are the steps you can follow to clean your counters effectively, even if you’re working with a professional janitorial service.
1. Pre-Clean the Surface
Before performing a deeper cleaning service, it helps to remove crumbs, dust, and other debris from your office surfaces. Use a microfiber or cotton cloth to remove the visible dirt. Paper towels also work, although you’ll create more waste with that product.
Another option is to use a counter brush on your flat surfaces to sweep debris directly into a trash bin. Look for bristles that work with your specific materials to prevent scratches, dings, and other damage.
2. Use a Neutral pH Product
Natural materials require gentle cleaning to avoid damage. Since most office surfaces are made from wood or engineered wood products, the best cleaner for this work is often dish soap.
Start by moistening a cleaning cloth with warm water. Add a small amount of dish soap. If the amount is larger than a U.S. dime, you’ve used too much.
Fold the cloth in your hand, rubbing it a few times to start a lather. Once you get suds, wipe the surface with large swipes. When no bubbles transfer to the surface, you can add more soap.
3. Laminate Surfaces Need a Powerful Cleaner
Most laminate surfaces in Greensboro offices can handle a multi-purpose cleaning agent. Paper towels or a reusable cleaning cloth prepared with several sprays will let you wipe the counters, tables, and desks quickly and effectively.
Always apply the cleaner to the cloth. Spraying the cleaning agent directly on the surface requiring treatment can cause discoloration and other forms of damage.
4. Rinse and Dry
A clean surface is one you’ve rinsed and dried. Natural materials absorb water, so you’ll need to remove the moisture instead of letting it sit on the surface.
If you must use a disinfectant, follow the instructions on the container to ensure it can kill germs. Some products are not meant for specific surfaces in your Greensboro office, so you’ll want to test them on a hidden surface before cleaning the entire area.
5. Remove the Stains
If you have a stubborn stain on a wood desk or table, cover it with regular table salt. Cut a lemon in half with a sharp knife, then rub the fruit on top of the salt against the stain. Continue to work until you see it begin to lift. Rinse with a soft cloth moistened with a 50-50 ratio of water and distilled white vinegar to complete the task.
If you need any help with your surfaces, be sure to ask about our professional janitorial services in Greensboro!