Sick Days and Surface Grime – What Newark Offices Get Wrong About Hygiene

The Office Germ War You Didn't Know You Were Losing

Most Newark offices look clean. Desks wiped, bins emptied, floors mopped. But looking clean and being hygienic is not the same thing.

In reality, your office might be a petri dish. According to a University of Arizona study, the average desk has 400 times more bacteria than a toilet seat. And that's just the beginning.

Keyboards, phones, door handles, microwave buttons, and light switches these shared hotspots rarely get the attention they need.

 

The True Cost of Poor Office Hygiene

When hygiene takes a back seat, your team pays the price:

• More sick days. Viruses spread fast in shared spaces—especially if cleaning isn't thorough.
• Lower morale. No one wants to work in a place that smells stale or feels grubby.
• Productivity dips. Sick team members and distracted staff = money lost.
• Bad impressions. Clients and visitors notice. They might not say anything, but they remember.

 

What Most Cleaning Routines Miss

Many Newark businesses rely on "light cleans," which include quick wipe-downs, vacuuming, and bin changes. But this misses the very areas that harbour the most bacteria.

Proper cleaning means disinfecting:

• Keyboards and phones
• Kitchen surfaces and handles
• Shared meeting room equipment
• Bathroom touchpoints

If your current cleaner doesn't perform deep cleaning regularly, your workplace isn't protected.

 

How Clean Sweep Commercial Fixes This

We don't just "clean"; we tackle hygiene at the source. Our uniformed, DBS-vetted staff follow strict infection prevention protocols tailored to your office.

Our team uses:

• Colour-coded equipment to prevent cross-contamination
• Approved virucidal cleaning products
• Scheduled deep cleans of hygiene hotspots
• Regular audits and checklists to ensure consistency

We work with you to build a healthier, safer environment that supports staff wellbeing.

 

Fewer Sick Days. Better Business.

When offices are clean and hygienic, staff members tend to stay healthier. That means fewer interruptions, fewer absences, and better focus. It's not just cleaning; it's an operational advantage.

You don't need to micromanage it. Just schedule a 15-minute walkthrough with our team, and we'll show you what your current routine might be missing.

Let's upgrade your Newark office from "looks clean" to "actually clean."