Nov

19

Cleaning After an Office Holiday Party: Checklist

An office holiday party is a great way to reward employees for the years they have worked so hard and create goodwill among them. All these incidents are supposed to be fun and enjoyable, but they can also leave cleaning task. Cleaning up after the event in terms of plates of food, drinks left over, and other debris can be daunting if the event is grand. But if you have some kind of a set way of cleaning up, you can get your working environment back to a normal state of cleanliness without a lot of discomfort.

This article explores several measures and factors for cleaning after a party and making the office space as clean as possible.

Clear the furniture

Following the event, you will discover that the furniture has probably been shifted or rearranged to aid the party’s hosting. The first thing we have to do is get all of the objects and put them back on their perch. Take down anything placed on the desks, chairs or tables during the party, such as decorations, signs or notes.

Address spilled beverages

Tentatively and slowly wipe up any stains on furniture or the floor. If it is a case of most difficult stains such as dried foods or thick, greasy deposits, then use the right cleaning solution and let it soak on the surface for some time, then wipe it with a clean cloth. The usual cleaning liquid will suffice for carpet or rug cleaners, plus a carpet cleaner or steam cleaner will be used to remove such stains. If you are uncertain how to treat a stain, you might want to seek advice from a professional cleaner.

Wipe down tables and surfaces

Coatings accrued when using utensils and containers get soiled easily by dirt, fingerprints and other marks. To get rid of these marks, you should use disinfectant wipes or a solution that is mildly acidic. When cleaning tables, ensure that you clean both the surface of the table, the legs of the table, and any other adjoining surface. Of course, we must not forget to clean all the areas where food is served, including microwaves and coffee makers.

Disposal of food waste

Much food waste may have been produced over the period when your office held the holiday party. They should be packed in appropriate receptacles that are airtight for any extra servings that anyone would wish to take home. If not, the leftover food can maybe be donated to shelters or food banks in the area if not eaten by the end of the week. Disposal of food waste should also be checked by ensuring that all boxes, trash cans and other recycling bins have been cleaned. Clean the containers, liners, and any other garbage bin and ensure that you use new ones.

Cleaning the kitchen

If there are party leftovers, the worst place likely to be cleaning would be the office kitchen. First, wipe over countertops and stovetops, clear away any food, and load the dishwasher or wash & rinse utensils, etc. Take out the dishwasher, clean both the inside and the outside and put in any dishes that require washing. If you have an espresso or coffee machine, do remember to clean it and clear the deposit of minerals in the water container.

Sweep and mop the floors

You can clean up the floor; you can look over the floor and get rid of any trash that you may have picked up and dropped on the floor or whatever you may have carried over. Make sure there is no debris left on the floor when you clean the floors, sweep, or vacuum. A hard floor finish may require the use of a microfiber mop to remove all the dust particles that may still be around. For carpets, you don’t need to scrub them with a mop; just vacuum clean the carpets to remove dirt and debris, such as crumbs. Last, wipe all tiled, linoleum or vinyl floors with suitable cleaner for the type of floor ground.

Wipe with a dust cloth and clean surfaces of furniture and fixtures

By dusting carefully around all furniture, bookshelves, and fixtures, check areas that are less likely to be reached. Wash picture frames, lamps, blinds and skirting meticulously. If the dust is still visible, apply wax on the wood furniture, mirrors, and other surfaces as required. This will add some sort of a new look and neatness to your office environment.

Freshen the air

Make sure there are no bad smells left behind by the holiday party and will let fresh air in. Secondly, it is advisable to make your office smell good by lighting scented candles or using an air purifier that has a good smell.

Review and organize

It’s then critical to go around the office area and see, in general terms, if enough cleaning processes were executed. Now is a good time to neaten anything that may be messy and get the environment ready to start the office work.