You might work from home instead of an office right now, or you might always work from home. It doesn't matter which one, because one thing is for sure, it is important to have a clean workspace and more than likely your workspace needs a deep clean.
A comfortable and pleasant work environment means that we can do our work while feeling pretty great. It is why so much emphasis is put on the offices of new companies, with global brands like Google leading the way-having bright and spacious working areas, with a range of cool tech and resting space - and always spotlessly clean.
You might not have Google's budget - but you still deserve the best, a nice clean workspace.
A deep clean is different to a regular clean and usually involves things that a regular clean doesn't cover. Things like washing and replacing the curtains, scrubbing window sills and carpet cleaning.
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The deep clean should be undertaken by a professional cleaning company or multiple companies with specialisms. This is because we get so used to cleaning the same way - we will still miss the bits we always forget. And, often, we don't have the required tools to do the best job.
Why should you get your work area deep cleaned?
There are many reasons that you should have a deep clean booked, here are just a few!
Comfortable
A clean work area is less likely to be cluttered. And while some people seem to thrive on chaos, for others, it is a distraction that can take time away from doing your work. A clean workspace is more comfortable, and when you are comfortable, your work is of a higher standard.
Professional
No matter your reason for not working in an office or 'out the house' environment, you can ensure that your workspace feels professional. After all, there are many ways to be a professional - from blogging to Instagram product shots. Treat it all as if you were working within a professional space.
Impressions
In a world where you can be in calls all day, consider your background.
When you are taking professional calls, talking to clients in the background they can see leaves an impression - whether you want it or not. There have been discussions about if it really should matter, and for many, it does.
If you have a dedicated meeting space where you meet clients face-to-face, it is even more important for them to step into a clean and fresh smelling room.
Mental Clutter
Did you know that physical clutter can cause mental clutter? With so many things going through your mind and distracting you - even if you can't see it, you can see a significant dip in productivity.
Typically after a deep clean, people are more likely to keep that space as tidy as possible to preserve the feeling of organisation and cleanliness.
If you have emptied the room of clutter before the clean, consider if you need to put it back in the space - or could you do without it.
A deep clean might feel like a luxury, but it will benefit you while you work from home.
Once it is clean, check this post out for tips on how to style your home office!
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