Here at Cleaning North West, we know how busy the office environment can be. And while staff are rushing around completing their to-do lists, general cleaning tasks are rarely thought about. Simply put, nobody has the time. But what does this mean for the lowly office telephone? Whether you hot desk and share a phone, or have a phone completely to yourself, you would be surprised at the amount of bacteria the phone could be carrying. As a result, we have produced this guide exploring the question: How clean is your office telephone?
The office telephone is a hotspot for bacteria
When it comes to bacteria in the office, it’s not just the bathroom and the kitchen that can be a real danger. It’s actually all the surfaces that are frequently touched, and often shared. Just like the office telephone. The more people that use the telephone, increases the bacteria risk, as different germs and substances are transferred to the different parts of the telephone. However, even if your telephone is only used by yourself, you will still transmit germs and micro-organisms to the surface, where they may well multiply.
Not only is the office telephone the perfect place to deposit germs from your hands (and face technically), but other viruses can also find themselves on the phones surface. When you accidentally cough or sneeze into the telephone, or cold or flue virus can continue to survive, for anywhere between 1 and 7 days! That’s more than enough time to pass on your virus to other colleagues who use the phone, as well as in some cases, to reinfect yourself!
How clean is your office telephone?
So how clean is your office telephone? Well, the chances are, not very clean at all. That’s why, here at Cleaning North West, we make sure to clean all surfaces, including keyboards, desks, and telephones as part of our regular office cleaning service. This can help prevent illnesses spreading around your workforce, and help keep your staff happy and healthy. For more information, get in touch today!