Colder weather often means more time spent indoors, which can lead to higher chances of illness spreading in shared spaces. For Brisbane workplaces, this makes winter an especially important time to be on top of hygiene. But while many businesses clean the obvious areas, there are some hidden germ hotspots that deserve more attention.
In this blog, we uncover the places you should be disinfecting more often during winter to protect your team and maintain a healthy work environment.
When temperatures drop, windows and doors are closed more often, reducing airflow and trapping germs indoors. Combined with the flu season and higher risks of colds and viruses, this makes winter a high-alert time for hygiene.
Shared equipment, tight indoor spaces, and increased sick days mean germs have more opportunities to spread—especially if cleaning isn't stepped up.
While desks and kitchen benches usually get a regular wipe-down, there are other places that are just as important to disinfect:
Items like photocopiers, printers, shared phones, and meeting room remotes are touched by many hands throughout the day. Wipe these down regularly with disinfectant, especially during cold and flu season.
Keyboards and mice are known to harbour more bacteria than toilet seats. These should be disinfected frequently, particularly in hot-desking environments where workstations are shared.
High-touch surfaces like door handles, lift buttons, and light switches are some of the fastest ways viruses can spread. Regular disinfecting is a must during winter.
Microwave handles, fridge doors, kettle buttons, and shared utensils are often forgotten. These areas should be cleaned multiple times a day, not just at the end of the workday.
Visitors often pass through reception, touching pens, countertops, and waiting chairs. Keeping this area disinfected shows professionalism and helps prevent the spread of germs to your wider office.
Even small changes in your winter cleaning habits can help stop germs in their tracks. Things like sanitising keyboards daily or cleaning microwave handles more frequently add up.
A little extra attention now could mean fewer sick days, happier employees, and a healthier work environment all winter long.
Clean Feeling offers professional office cleaning services across Brisbane, with a focus on hygiene and health. From regular touchpoint cleaning to deep seasonal cleans, our team has you covered.
Schedule a call with Clean Feeling today and make sure your workplace is winter-ready.
