We all know the drill. As soon as it gets to lunchtime, or break time, we make a queue for the microwave. But how many of us actually wipe up any spillages after using it? Or any crumbs for that matter? And we certainly don’t think about wiping down the greasy door handle. As a result, your office microwave isn’t just the source of “interesting” aromas floating around the office. It could also be a melting pot for germs and bacteria. And fungus. Here at Cleaning North West, we are Preston’s leading commercial and home cleaning experts. And we work with companies across Preston and Lancashire, to keep their office spaces clean and hazard free. So, we have produced this guide to keeping your office microwave clean.
Keeping your office microwave clean
The office microwave likely gets dirty every time someone uses it. Spills and crumbs that aren’t wiped up can be the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and mould. And nobody wants to heat up their meals in the same environment as that. Not to mention all the germs lurking on the handles and buttons, from every member of your office heating up their lunch. Can you be sure they all wash their hands regularly? Well, if you want to keep your microwave clean, and reduce the risk for your employees, you should consider:
- Adding some laminated instructions – Simply ask users to cover any item and wipe up after themselves. This can reduce the opportunity for any deep ingrained stains to develop, and reduce the amount of bacteria floating around in there.
- Wipe out the microwave at the end of the day- Even if every user wipes up their mess, the microwave will still become grimy and greasy over the course of the day. So make sure you wipe down the microwave at the end of each day to prevent any buildups.
- Deep clean the microwave- In addition, you should consider deep cleaning the microwave regularly.
As part of our office cleaning services, here at Cleaning North West, we make sure we clean office kitchens, as well as bathrooms, desks, floors and doors. Why not get in touch today, to find out more?