One of the biggest challenges when conducting an office cleaning can often come down to the office fridge. The constant influx of food from employees means that the office fridge is normally packed with food, and impossible to give a thorough clean without clearing out all of its contents.
An unsanitary office fridge can be a major health risk for employees, as food is often pushed to the back of the fridge and left for far too long, collecting bacteria that can spread to other food. The following is a list from our Mississauga cleaning service team of ways to maintain a clean office fridge and prevent unwanted bacteria from spreading to your employees.
Tips to Keep Your Mississauga Office Fridge Tidy & Clean
- Warn your staff before a major clean
Every few months, it is essential to clear the entire fridge of its contents and scrub the interior in order to keep it fresh and hygienic. To avoid backlash from employees, it is important to give at least a few days’ notice before removing all of their food and containers. This will also encourage your staff to throw away food that they have been hanging on to for too long so that you do not have to throw it out yourself.
- Label food with dates and names
By labelling food in the fridge, employees can throw out each other’s food once it is well past the expiry date or ask the owner if they would prefer to keep it. This will clear some space in the fridge, making it easier to wipe down shelves and drawers without emptying the entire fridge. This way, your fridge will be kept fresh and tidy for longer and will be easier to manage in between deep cleans or in between professional cleaning service visits. Additionally, this will allow for improved organization, so that it is easier for your employees to find their food.
- Move fresh food to the back of the fridge
By encouraging employees to move their fresh food to the back of the fridge, your staff will be inclined to eat or throw away the food that they may have forgotten about, as they will see it every time they open the fridge. The less food that is hidden in the back of the fridge, the fresher the fridge will be overall, making office cleaning that much easier.
Our Mississauga Cleaning Services Can Help
Are you overwhelmed by the mess in your office fridge? It may be time to start fresh and have your fridge professionally cleaned. Contact us at +1 855-875-3326 to learn about the Mississauga cleaning services we offer at Spotless Janitorial Services.
