A clean break room makes for happy employees. Whether it is a joint venture, or you took it upon yourself to do some cleaning, you will need to know how to properly clean each area to maximize your efforts.
Sweep and Mop the Floors
Sweeping and mopping the floors is pretty straightforward. Crumbs, dirt, and grime fall onto the floors, making them difficult to clean. Pick up any visible pieces and manually throw them away, then sweep the floors as usual. Use a mild cleaner, like castile soap, diluted with water to mop the floors clean, and remove oil and grease.
Wipe Down Surfaces
Use a damp cloth to wipe down surfaces like chairs, tables, countertops, and the like to keep them clear of food remains, spills, and splatters. Use a drop of dish soap on a damp cloth as a safe cleaning solution around areas where food is prepared and eaten.
Clean Appliances
Besides surfaces, appliances must also be cleaned as these come into contact with food. Make sure all appliances are turned off and not hot before you start cleaning. Use a damp, not wet, cloth to wipe down the outer surfaces of the microwave, the toaster, and the coffee maker. Clean the interior as per instructions for each appliance.
Check our blog on how to clean your office appliances, including the office coffee maker. In these guides, we’ll show you how to thoroughly clean the internal mechanisms of your office kitchen appliances to keep them in tip top condition.
Clean Out Refrigerator
It’s a tough cleaning task, but somebody’s gotta do it. The fridge needs to be cleaned at least once a week, and thoroughly cleaned out at least once a month to organize its contents, remove spoiled food, and prevent lingering odors of mixed viands.
For weekly cleaning, simply take a damp cloth with a drop of dishwashing liquid, and wipe down the interior and exterior surfaces of the refrigerator. Make sure to get rid of any rotting food, and wipe away spills as well. To clean out your fridge, take out all the contents, and wipe the fridge down with a food-safe disinfectant. Get into every nook and cranny to keep smells away.