Why Your ‘Clean’ Office Might Still Be Making People Sick
Introduction
Your office looks clean. The floors are swept, the trash is emptied, and the surfaces appear
spotless. But beneath this veneer of cleanliness, invisible dangers could be harming your team’s
health and productivity.
At Safecare Environmental Services, we use scientific cleaning methods to eliminate these
hidden threats. In this post, you’ll discover:
• The 3 most dangerous areas in your office
• How standard cleaning misses critical germ zones
• A step-by-step plan to create a truly healthy workplace
The Invisible Threats in Your “Clean” Office
What you can’t see can hurt you. Those shiny office surfaces may look spotless, but microscopic
dangers lurk where your team works, eats, and collaborates every day. At Safecare, we’ve
identified three major health risks hiding in seemingly clean workplaces:
1. The Common Cold & Flu Brigade
• Doorknobs, elevator buttons, and shared keyboards become viral highways
• Rhinoviruses survive on surfaces for up to 48 hours
• Each infected employee costs 2-3 lost workdays on average
2. Stomach Bug Superhighways
• Breakroom sponges and sink handles spread E. coli and norovirus
• Office snacks left in open containers attract contamination
• Just 18 viral particles can trigger a stomach illness outbreak
3. Allergy & Asthma Triggers
• Mold spores in AC vents circulate through the entire office
• 60% of employees report worsened allergies at work versus home
The Solution? Professional-grade cleaning targets these invisible threats with:
• Hospital-grade disinfectants for high-touch surfaces
• HEPA-filter vacuums that trap 99.97% of allergens
• Electrostatic sprayers that wrap around surfaces for complete coverage
Critical Areas Most Cleaners Miss
1. The Air You Breathe
o HVAC systems recirculate dust and mold spores
o Poor ventilation increases CO2 levels by 300%
o Solution: Professional duct cleaning every 12-18 months
2. The Technology You Touch
o Phones, keyboards, and touchscreens harbor norovirus
o Conference room remotes spread germs between teams
o Solution: Electrostatic disinfection treatments
3. The Hidden Spaces
o Under furniture accumulates 90% of office dust
o Behind refrigerators grows dangerous mold
o Solution: Move-and-clean deep cleaning services
A Healthier Office Starts Today
Implement our 3-Step Clean Office Protocol:
1. Assess
o Conduct a germ hotspot audit
o Survey employee health complaint
2. Upgrade
o Install touch-free soap dispensers
o Replace porous materials with antimicrobial surfaces
3. Maintain
o Schedule professional disinfection
o Educate staff on workspace hygiene
Contact Us Now to schedule your service.
