Working from home has been a part of many people's lives since the beginning of the pandemic. Having an office within your own four walls offers many advantages, but also brings disadvantages. One of these is certainly cleanliness, for which you are now responsible yourself. In most offices, cleaning staff are responsible for regularly dusting screens, cleaning work surfaces, and the floor. To ensure you still feel comfortable after several months of working from home, we offer you a few tips and tricks below.
It requires a system!
It is not always easy to adjust to the new situation. In addition to daily household chores such as doing laundry, vacuuming, or cleaning, you now also have to keep your own office tidy. Furthermore, the workspace should be cleared of dirt and dust at regular intervals. To manage this task well and not feel pressured, you need a plan. Structure is the be-all and end-all when it comes to keeping your home office clean. For example, set a fixed day of the week for cleaning the home office. If you do not want such a specific schedule, office cleaning can also be combined with everyday chores. If you are vacuuming, vacuum the floor in the home office at the same time.
Cleaning the keyboard correctly
Many companies provide equipment to their employees who now have to work from home. This means you have the company's keyboard, mouse, and screens on your desk at home. In some cases, you are now also using a company laptop permanently within your own four walls. You certainly want a clean keyboard that doesn't stick or jam due to crumbs, or show letters that are barely legible due to layers of dust. However, employees are often hesitant when it comes to cleaning company hardware. How do you clean the keyboard professionally so that it doesn't get damaged?
The magazine only4gamers has explained exactly this question in detail. A step-by-step guide leads you through the professional cleaning of a keyboard without damaging it. If you want to perform a deep clean of the keyboard, where you remove the individual keys, you should, for example, take a photo of the layout beforehand. An absolute no-go is moisture. A slightly damp cloth or a moistened cotton swab can be used – moisture, on the other hand, can mean the total destruction of the keyboard.
Removing dirt from screens and mouse
It is not just the keyboard that should be cleaned at regular intervals. Due to daily use, dirt and grime also accumulate on the mouse. You can clean it with a slightly damp microfiber cloth. Make sure to clean the underside thoroughly as well. Ensure that the cloth is not too wet, as drops of water or cleaning agents could run into the small gaps and damage the electrical components of the mouse.
The screens can also be cleared of dust with a damp cloth. With a small drop of glass cleaner, the screens will be particularly clean. To ensure absolute cleanliness, you can clean all work surfaces, the keyboard, the mouse, and the screens once a month with disinfectant. Here again: less is more. Pay attention to the amount of liquid and let the agent dry before using the hardware again.
