Consider everything you touch throughout your work day. Door handles, light switches, handrails, elevator buttons, desk drawers, and more are all probably touched within the first hour or two of your workday. And they’re not only touched by you, but by multiple other people, including staff and clients. These are all touchpoints, and touchpoint cleaning is one of the most important services any commercial cleaning company can offer.
Why Your Building Needs Touchpoint Cleaning
Touchpoints are the most frequently touched surfaces or items in a building. That means that, if an outbreak of sickness, whether viral or bacterial, occurs, there’s a high chance that the germs will be in these spots. Think of how many people touch a door handle in a day. It could be hundreds, and any one of them could be carrying an illness that can now spread to the next person who uses the door.
We might be living in a post-pandemic world, but it’s still vital that commercial and public buildings maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation. Disinfecting services are in high demand as companies have seen how catastrophic an outbreak can be to business. Loss of productivity due to a sick workforce can set back projects and appointments days and even weeks, and revenue is lost to match. It can also be bad for employee morale, as staff constantly getting sick due to lack of professional cleaning services can make them feel like it’s not worth the risk of coming into the office.
By hiring a cleaning team that puts a strong emphasis on touchpoint cleaning, you save yourself a lot of stress. You’ll have a healthier staff that will bring in more revenue, and any sickness that is brought in is dealt with quickly and effectively.
How Touchpoints Are Cleaned
There are a lot of different ways that touchpoints are cleaned to prevent the spread of germs. Naturally, there are traditional cleaning chemicals that can be sprayed on and wiped down to disinfect these touchpoints. But don’t just buy a bottle of bleach and call the job done. There are lots of other cleaning products that are effective against germs, fungi, and bacteria, and professional cleaning services have access to the best cleaning technology available.
A key antimicrobial product that we use is the Silver Defender. This antimicrobial film is designed to adhere to any touchpoint surface and stay on for weeks, even if used daily. The IONPURE technology is confirmed to provide 99.9% cleaner surfaces and is even proven effective against the Coronavirus. We can install it on your building’s touchpoints and replace it as necessary, so you can enjoy peace of mind and a healthier environment.
Touchpoints are generally small, but they make a big impact on your office’s health. It’s essential that they’re cleaned and disinfected, especially during flu season and other viral outbreaks. With a professional cleaning service regularly performing touchpoint cleaning, you’ll see a drastic improvement to your facilities and staff.