Office Kitchen Cleaning in Peterborough: Where the Germs Hide
Office kitchen cleaning in Peterborough deserves more attention than it usually gets. In most workplaces, the staff kitchen is the busiest little room in the building. Everyone uses it, and it is often nobody's job to clean it properly. Taps, sink, worktops and floor all need regular attention, and a proper clean makes the whole space feel more pleasant to use.
Why the staff kitchen is where germs hide
A staff kitchen is a shared space with a lot of contact. Kettle handles, fridge doors, taps, drawer handles and worktops are touched by many people each day. Crumbs, spills and damp cloths give germs somewhere to settle, and the more people share the space, the more often it needs attention.
A neglected kitchen also sends a message. Staff notice it, and so do visitors who are offered a drink. A clean kitchen shows that the workplace is cared for.
What gets missed in a staff kitchen
Taps and handles. They are touched constantly, but only wiped in passing.
The kettle, toaster and microwave. Splashes and crumbs gather on and around them.
Fridge door and handle. Everyone touches them, and few people wipe them.
The sink and plughole. Residue builds up around the plughole and the base of the taps.
Cupboard fronts and the bin. Marks and drips collect on them.
The floor edges. Dirt collects along the units and in the corners.
What a proper office kitchen clean covers
Clear the worktops. Move the kettle and any items, so the whole surface can be wiped.
Clean the sink and taps. Include the plughole and the base of the taps.
Wipe the worktops. Clean the full length, including the edges and the wall behind.
Clean appliances. The outside of the fridge, the kettle, the toaster and the microwave, with the handles.
Wipe cupboard fronts and handles. Include the door edges.
Empty and wipe the bin. Check the area around it.
Clean the floor. Sweep and mop right to the edges and into the corners.
Finish. Replace towels and check supplies such as hand wash.
The photo shows an office kitchenette our team cleaned, with clear worktops, a clean sink area and a clean tiled floor.
Tips for keeping a staff kitchen clean between visits
Ask everyone to wipe up their own spills straight away.
Put up a short sign about washing up and clearing the fridge.
Empty the fridge on a set day each week.
Keep a cloth and a suitable cleaner nearby for quick wipes.
Change tea towels and cloths regularly, as the label on each says.
Never mix cleaning products. Follow the instructions on each one.
Our guide on how to sanitise office kitchens properly goes into more detail, and the monthly office cleaning checklist is a handy routine to compare against.
Office cleaning in Peterborough, Stamford and Market Deeping
Incredible Housekeeping is based in Peterborough and covers Yaxley, Stamford, Market Deeping, Spalding and Bourne. Our commercial cleaning page explains the services we offer to offices and other workplaces. If your business is in Stamford, you can also read office cleaning in Stamford businesses can trust. Our About Us page explains that cleaning can be arranged outside working hours, such as early morning or out-of-hours, to keep disruption low.
Office kitchen cleaning FAQs
How often should an office kitchen be cleaned?
Surfaces that everyone touches are best wiped every day. A full clean, including floors, appliances and cupboard fronts, is often done at least weekly, and more often in a busy office.
Is a kitchen clean part of office cleaning?
It can be. Our commercial cleaning covers dusting, vacuuming and disinfecting surfaces, and the staff kitchen can be included when you agree what you need.
Can the clean happen outside working hours?
Yes. Out-of-hours and early-morning cleans can be arranged to suit your business.
Do I need to supply cleaning products?
No. Our About Us page says that we bring professional equipment and cleaning products, and these are included in the quote.
Talk to us about your office
If your office kitchen could do with a deep clean, get in touch. Tell us how many people use it and how often you would like it cleaned.
Call or WhatsApp 07599662889 or visit www.incrediblehousekeeping.co.uk
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