Cleaning tips for a happy, relaxing, clean office / home.

Even though we have access to the same kind of information, each of us does things differently.

Both personal hygiene and home hygiene are two very important issues at any time, not just during this period. An office, a clean, tidy, organized house not only protects us from bacteria, microbes, but also contributes to the happiness and peace of each of us. It brings us balance in our daily lives, it positively influences the way we look at things.

You've probably wondered many times, why does it seem so tiring to clean up? We offer you some answers, read them and see if you find yourself. 

You are not cleaning properly.Cleaning is not an art, but we must know how to do it correctly to enjoy a clean space for longer, more free time and the company of our loved ones at home or in the office.

Here are some secrets to proper cleaning:

1. Cleaning always starts from the top down.

You don't want to dirty a clean new area and start over. Start with the top and finish with the floor.

2. Cleaning is always done starting from the area furthest from the front door.

Wiping from left to right.

3. First remove major dirt by sweeping, wiping, vacuuming.

This is followed by washing with detergent specific to the area or surface. Rinse with water if necessary.

4. Frequently used surfaces are periodically disinfected.

The disinfectant needs action time (for a correct disinfection, leave the disinfectant to act for 5-15 minutes,according to the manufacturer's recommendations). Frequently disinfect the areas you touch most often - handles, switches, doorknobs, taps, toilet bowl, sink, table, remote control, telephone, etc. In the area where food is processed, rinsing is mandatory.

5. Do not wipe the windows, do not wash them while they are warm or exposed to direct sunlight.

6. Use color-coded cleaning accessories. 

Each area will have its own color and there will be no risk of cross-contamination of different areas of the home or office. By cleaning accessories, we mean the following products: aluminum tails, mops, brooms, scrapers, buckets with wringer, sponges, cloths. We recommend using red accessories for bathroom, green accessories for kitchen, yellow accessories for office, blue accessories for hallways.

7. Always follow the recommended dilution found on the detergent label.

More doesn't mean better. So do not overdo it, if you use the right detergents you will not need to overdo it in quantity to achieve the desired result - a clean surface. 

8. Wash your hands after you have finished cleaning.

Proper hand hygiene is necessary not only during this pandemic period, but at any time. Proper hand washing takes a a minimum of 20 seconds.Test the TORK & TORECO range of soaps for hand cleansing, hydration and a pleasant fragrance. Then, disinfect your hands with a minimum 60% alcohol-based disinfectant. You can use a hand sanitizer such as SKINMAN.

9. It is best to use household gloves or latex or nitrile gloves when cleaning.

Thus, you provide additional protection to your hands. The differences of these types of gloves you can see in this article.

10. Permanently disinfect used accessories.

You can use a quick-drying disinfectant that does not require rinsing – HYGENA

11. Ventilate the room when cleaning. 

Do not clean in an organized manner.You do not have a well-established cleaning schedule - daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually. It sounds pompous and complicated, but it is much simpler than it seems because the organization reduces the time spent cleaning. Once you get used to it, things work out on their own.

Do not clean after you have soiled.Moreover, no one cleans up behind him, and small daily activities are postponed from day to day. When you really need to clean up, it takes a lot of time, seems tiring and does not bring you contentment, satisfaction.

You look at the cleaning process as an obligation, an unpleasant activity, an activity that needs to be done, and you don't look at the positive side.Your home, your office reflects what you are, your personality, your style, it is the place that represents you 100%. It's worth the effort. I suggest you look at all this activity as a way to get moving, to have fun in a different way. Did you know that research has been done to see how many calories you burn when doing certain household activities? And even if you don't believe this, I suggest you look at the cleanliness in this way, it's more fun and motivating.

 There is too much clutter.And here it does not refer to the moment that you have things thrown here and there, but to the big picture ... you do not know where to start and where to end, your things do not have a continuity, they do not have harmony. Maybe it's time to reorganize your home, your office, give it a shape and sort things out. Keep what really brings you joy and get rid of the things you no longer need and just take up space. You will see how good you feel after doing this. 

 In whatever situation you find yourself in, stop thinking and act to create a clean, orderly, organized space by following the steps for professional cleanliness by the book.

Have a nice cleaning!