How to Clean Your Desk During Coronavirus

At the start of the pandemic, many offices closed and employees were required to work from home. It’s crazy to think about how many companies have continued to work remotely, but there are also many businesses that have returned to their offices.

Now that so many companies have returned to the office, it is imperative that you take the necessary precautions by keeping your workspace clean and sanitized to avoid getting sick and bringing it back home to your family. According to many studies, our desks contain an extreme amount of germs and it happens to be one of the dirtiest surfaces that we come in contact with. Therefore, it is important to take the necessary steps in keeping your desk tidy and sanitized, especially during a time when Covid is still prevalent.

To ensure that you are taking the necessary precautions in keeping your desk space clean and sanitized, let’s take a look at the best ways to keep your desk as clean as possible. If you are looking for a team that specializes in highly effective Covid cleaning services in Los Angeles, contact our team at Clean Care Services to learn more.

Before you get started…

Cleaning can be overwhelming sometimes, as you may not know where to begin. This is why having a game plan is so important and it will make the process more efficient. Before you get started, you’ll want to grab any trash or recyclables and throw them in their appropriate bins. Next, go through any stacks of papers and get rid of anything that no longer serves a purpose. If there are any sensitive documents, be sure to shred them.

In order to begin a deep cleaning, you will need to remove everything from your desk, such as notebooks, photo frames, keyboards, mouse, pens, accessories, plants, etc. This will allow you to clean as effectively as possible.

How to clean items on your desk

Before you begin cleaning, you’ll want to make sure that everything is unplugged. Simply turning things off isn’t enough, as electronics can be dangerous if they come into contact with cleaning fluids if they are still plugged in. Plus, it’s easier to move things out of the way when they are unplugged. So be sure to unplug any monitors, keyboards, desk fans, along with any other electronics.

Once everything is disconnected, start wiping down the office equipment that you use most often, such as pens, scissors, staplers, tape dispensers, etc. Be sure to use alcohol-based disinfectant wipes and allow them to dry for a few minutes. Now you can move onto other items that are touched less frequently, such as planters, fans, and lamps. For items that are awkwardly shaped, such as, pen holders, file holders, and similar items should be washed with warm soapy water and left out to air-dry.

How to clean your desk’s surface

Once you’ve cleaned the non-electrical items on your desk, now you can move onto cleaning your desk’s surface. First, wipe down your desk with a microfiber cloth to get rid of any accumulated dust. Once the dust is wiped off, you can use an alcohol-based disinfectant wipe to clean the entire surface. Be sure to wipe the desk thoroughly, wiping every edge and corner. Now you should let the desk dry for about five minutes.

How to clean electronics

Now that the non-electronic items and the surface of your desk are all cleaned, you can move onto cleaning electronics. Again, be sure that every electronic device is unplugged before getting started with cleaning your electronics.

Computer screen

Cleaning your computer screen will require a bit more effort, as dust, debris, and oily smudges can accumulate on your monitor. First of all, never apply cleaning products directly to the screen, as the cleaning fluid can seep into the crevices and cause damage to your monitor. Instead, we recommend wetting a microfiber cloth and thoroughly wringing it out before wiping the screen. Wipe the screen from side to side using long strokes. You should avoid cleaning your computer screen with paper towels or towels with rough material, as it can scratch your screen.

Keyboard

Let’s face it – we all have eaten at our desks at some point. Not to mention we have enjoyed coffee, tea, water, and other drinks at our desks. For many people, our keyboards have faced it all. So let’s start with flipping your keyboard upside over a trash can. Shake and tap the keyboard firmly to get rid of crumbs, seeds, and any other pieces of debris that have gotten trapped in the keys. While the keyboard is still tilted, use a can of compressed air duster to blow out any other leftover debris. Once you’re done doing that, you can wipe down the keyboard using an alcohol-based disinfectant wipe or a cloth that you have sprayed with an alcohol-based disinfectant. Be sure to wipe around all the keys thoroughly. Additionally, you’ll want to make sure that the cloth or wipe isn’t too wet. Once you’re done wiping away, let the keyboard dry for at least 10 minutes.

Mouse

Next, let’s clean your mouse. Use a toothpick to get through small gaps and buttons to remove any built-up debris. You can place the mouse on top of a paper towel to ensure that the debris doesn’t get back onto your desk. If there is any leftover debris that is difficult to clean out, you can use a can of compressed air duster to remove anything else. Now use a disinfectant wipe or cloth that has alcohol-based disinfectant to gently clean the surface of the mouse. 

Contact Us For Covid Cleaning Services in Los Angeles 

At Clean Care Services, we specialize in Covid cleaning services Los Angeles businesses can rely on. We offer touch point cleaning services, which is a highly effective method in properly disinfecting and sanitizing office spaces. If you are searching for the best Covid cleaning services California has to offer, contact our team so we can help keep your business as safe and clean as possible.