Post COVID-19 life as we know it has changed. With the new waves coming in, people are encouraged to work from home again. However, that leads to a significant change in our lifestyles and how things run at home.
We need a lot of adjustments and better working conditions at home since that is where we are spending most of our time now. With a pandemic on the outside, the requirement for hygiene and health has gone up a notch in the home environment too.
So, how do you keep your workplace healthy and hygienic at home? Let’s take a look at all the things you need to set up a cleaner, healthier home working environment.
Supplies you Need
Although homes are well equipped with cleaning and scrubbing supplies, regular cleaning is also a daily or weekly ritual. So you won’t have to work much towards cleaning and scrubbing every nook and corner.
However, you will need certain supplies to help you adapt to the new work setting. These will give you a sense of ownership of the area and help keep it clean and healthy.
1. Handwash
Handwashing regularly is one of the best ways to keep safe from germs and avoid their spread. So, you need to have a handwash - if you don't already have one - and make it a habit to get up for a handwash before and after every meal at least.
Regular handwashing also keeps your family safe and protected. Ensure you wash your hands before picking up a child, avoid handshakes and wash hands every time you get back home from outside.
2. Dustbin
It’s always a good idea to have a dustbin near your work desk. Since most of our work still requires the use of paper, we need a handy bin nearby.
Plus, it’s also great for tossing away the wrappers (let’s be honest here, we all like to munch as we work), pencil shavings, etc., and keeping it clean and tidy around your desk.
3. Garbage Bags
When we talk about the bins, it is good to keep a garbage bag inside the bin. This way, taking out the trash is so much easier and less messy than tossing it directly in the base.
Often the sticky foods are left at the bottom of the bin, resulting in an unbearable smelly rubbish stench all around the house. The garbage bag keeps you safe from that and brings all the convenience of taking out the trash as and when needed.
4. Rubber Gloves
Rubber gloves are great for keeping your hands protected and safe from harmful chemicals. Unfortunately, since you don’t have a cleaning staff 24/7 at home, you may have to scrub every once in a while.
Rubber gloves can help a lot and keep your nails, skin, and fingers protected when you get down to the job.
5. Sanitizer Spray
Sanitizers have gained a lot of popularity ever since the COVID-19 spread. We can’t deny the convenience and quick action. When you are outside, it is so easy to simply dab a drop on your palm and get rid of any germs or viruses that may have settled on your hands.
However, handwashing is still the preferred way. So wash hands where you can, but use a sanitizer where you can’t.
You will also find a lot of sanitizer sprays today. These are very convenient, and we would recommend you get one for the home too. Just spray it on your desk or chair and even bags etc., for a quick, thorough clean-up.
6. Wipes
Wipes are a great way to clean up without going through all the hassle. Be it dust or crumbs; wipes work like magic. These are usually multipurpose, so they are not restricted to cleaning office equipment or furniture only.
They work great for greasy fingers, too - although handwashing is strongly advised!
You can get anti-bacterial wipes or the simpler ones, as per your preference, and keep your work desk neat and intact.
7. Disinfectant fogger
After wiping away the surface contamination, the next phase is sanitization. Cleaning and sanitizing are different phases, but in many cases, the sanitizing system is missing.
In such cases, consider implementing a special disinfectant fogger. In areas where people frequently come and go, it is recommended to spray HOCl(also known as ECA), which is effective even at low concentrations.
It is safe for human body and can effectively disinfect touch points such as doorknobs and tables, saving you from messy sterilization work. If you would like to know more about this system, please contact us.
8.Doormat
If your work involves a heavy footfall, you’d know the importance of doormats. Even if you are working from home, you may have an occasional visitor or two, or someone may come in to drop by food or work-related goods.
Usually, we don't consider the dirt and germs that can be carried inside the house stuck to the shoes. A doormat usually works to take off the debris and keep it from making your floors a mess.
9.Air Purifier
Air purifiers are great for those who have breathing troubles; in fact, these are just ideal in today’s scenario when you want to keep your home safe from germs and viruses.
Air purifiers keep the air inside the homes clean and improve the quality of the air we breathe in. That keeps us and our loved ones safe from diseases and germs.
They also work to remove mold, pollen, and other allergens from the air and give you fresh, healthy air to breathe in.
10.Cleaner and Microfibre Cloth
Last but not least, you should keep a good cleaner and a microfibre cloth with you at all times. These can help clean up occasional spills and dust on a regular basis.
No need to wait for the cleaners; take on the job as and when required so your workplace can be clean and tidy at all times.
Conclusion
So here are the ten key supplies you need to keep your home and workplace clean.
However, the most important thing is to ensure the understanding is across the board. Whether you have an in-house team or one working remotely, make them aware of the benefits of keeping things spick and span in the office.
Following good hygiene practices boosts productivity at work and keeps the team motivated and alert.
