Monday, December 12, 2011

How to Clean an Office Desk

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A clean and organized work space is one key to productivity. When employees are feeling cramped and overwhelmed, cleaning up their workspace can help increase their productivity. While some companies have a cleaning service empty the trash, vacuum and clean the glass doors, cleaning the individual workstations is left up to the employee. This can be done relatively quickly, but have lasting effects. If there are not sufficient cleaning products already available, they can be purchased inexpensively by the employee or the company at a discount cleaning supplies store.

Getting Started
The employee should first remove all papers and folders from the desk. Anything not used regularly should be discarded or put away for later use. The computer monitor, folders and other office supplies should be temporarily moved, as well, to clean the surface. Any sticky notes and trash should be thrown away or recycled. The computer should be shut down to avoid any possible problems with connectivity or electricity.

Cleaning
Clear all dust bunnies off the surface into the trash can with a duster or dry paper towel. Use spray cleaner and paper towels to remove all dust, ink and grime from the desk. Wipe down the computer monitor screen with a microfiber towel. These cotton cloths can be found at the local discount store, as well. The exterior surface of the monitor and computer tower can be cleaned with a dry microfiber towel or, if necessary, all-purpose cleaner. The mouse, telephone and printer should also be sanitized. Disinfectant wipes not only make them shine, but remove any germs and residue. The chair handles and seat should be done last.

Organizing
Once the workstation is clean, necessary items should be returned to useful places. Tie up or tuck away all wiring. Some desks have specially designed holes in the top or backsplash to cover the mass of connection wires for computers, phones and accessories. Rubber wire covers are also available to hide wiring in a neat sheath. If these features are not in use, this would be a good time to change that. Make sure that all wires are properly connected and seated before moving on to the next task. Put loose folders and papers into a basket or filing system. One by one, put useful items in convenient places on or inside the desk, leaving room for the mouse, phone and monitor to be used as needed. Leave some blank working space for new projects and information.

Once the workstation is clean and organized, the employee can get back to work. A renewed sense of purpose and organization should help productivity and create a more positive attitude.

Author is a freelance copywriter. For more information about office supplies, please visit http://www.dollartree.com/home.jsp.


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