Cleaning in Office Settings (non-health care)

Maintaining a clean, clutter-free workplace helps reduce exposures for workers.
In office settings, cleaning can be accomplished with water, detergent and mechanical action (such as scrubbing) with a sufficient amount of contact time as per manufacturer’s instructions.
Although detergents (which clean) are adequate for most work environments, some offices may also choose to use a commercial disinfectant product (which kills germs) such as diluted household bleach (1:100 bleach to tap water ratio). Use any products as per manufacturer’s instructions.
Employees should clean desktops, telephone, keyboard, computer mouse in their own work space once or twice a week.
Employers should ensure that all common areas, counters, desk tops, door handles, railings, sinks, washroom utilities, are cleaned regularly, preferably once a day. Particular attention should be given to cleaning high-touch surfaces or objects such as taps, door handles, knobs and toilets.