Winter may be the season for annual holidays and outdoor fun with family and friends, but it is also cold and flu season. Unfortunately, Boston’s high-density workplaces do not lend themselves very well to keeping cold and flu bugs at bay. So, to maintain workplace health and wellness, it is important for area companies to employ good cleaning practices.
We recommend going one step further by hiring a professional cleaning service. Professional cleaning can achieve a level of cleanliness and hygiene that directly affects how easily germs spread. By keeping germs in check, professional cleaners help make Boston workplaces healthier.
The Challenge With High-Density Work Settings
Boston is home to an extensive selection of white-collar businesses. As a result, the city and surrounding communities have their fair share of high-density office buildings. Our office buildings tend to feature open floor plans packed with cubicles, along with shared amenities.
The combination of close quarters and a lot of people working together amplifies the likelihood that germs will pass through the workplace. And during cold and flu season, germ transmission means bad things.
Germs can accumulate on high-touch surfaces like door handles, light switches, elevator buttons, and office equipment. Some germs can survive for as long as a few days. Letting professionals clean your workspace is the best way to combat those germs and keep them from spreading.
Core Cleaning Strategies
Professional cleaners like All Pro Cleaning Systems don’t merely wipe things down and move on. We employ some core cleaning strategies proven to prevent illness. Here are four of them:
- Frequent Disinfection – Disinfection is the most important factor in preventing germs from spreading. It is important to disinfect all high-touch surfaces with EPA-approved cleaning products capable of disrupting viral transmission.
- Day Porter Cleaning – Regular daytime cleaning, also known as porter cleaning, keeps contamination under control throughout the workday. Day porter cleaning is not a substitute for nightly cleaning. It is a supplement that maximizes the benefits of nightly cleaning.
- Scheduled Deep Cleaning – Deep cleaning targets areas that are often overlooked and is important in the fight against germs. We deep clean air vents, hard to reach areas, and behind furnishings on a set schedule to maintain maximum hygiene.
- Pro-Grade Vacuuming – Non-professionals often overlook the importance of vacuuming to keep germs under control. During the cold and flu season, vacuuming with HEPA filters is a good idea because the filters can capture airborne viruses and allergens.
The core cleaning strategies professionals use are especially important in Boston’s older buildings. The older a building is, the more likely its air quality will be compromised. So keeping an older building spotlessly clean and disinfected is a no-brainer.
Policies to Manage It All
Professional cleaners maximize the benefits of their core cleaning strategies with policies designed to manage it all. For example, establishing a cleaning schedule with a detailed checklist ensures consistent coverage. Schedules and checklists prevent lapses that could lead to germ outbreaks.
Other helpful policies include:
- Providing visible reminders to maintain a clean culture at work.
- Providing soaps and hand sanitizers while encouraging regular hand washing.
- Personalizing workspace cleaning to minimize tool sharing.
- Encouraging employers to develop sick leave policies that keep ill workers at home.
Boston’s 2025-2026 cold and flu season is now at the doorstep. If you are looking to ensure a healthy and germ-averse workplace for your employees, perhaps bringing in professional cleaners is your best choice.
Contact the All Pro Cleaning Systems team to learn more about how we can help keep your office clean and healthy this winter. We are ready to get to work right away.