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Believe it or not, the office can actually be a very dirty place. In fact, the average desk is home to an estimated 10 million bacteria. And that's the average desk, not even including the particularly messy or dirty desks around the office (you know who you are). If your business has been trying to keep...

Think that your office space is spic and span? Think again. Germs are lurking everywhere around your work space, from the desk to the break room to the bathroom. Here's a breakdown, by the numbers, of how many germs you're likely to encounter on any given work day.

• At the Desk: If you're like most...

Most people understand that germs and bacteria are everywhere. In fact, items such as desks and keyboards can hold more than 10 million bacteria or 21,000 germs per square inch. While not all bacteria is harmful, it is important to maintain clean surfaces to reduce chances of contact with those that are. Protect yourself and your...

Everyone likes to talk about "spring cleaning," but what about summer cleaning? What about fall and winter cleaning, too? Every season has its own unique challenges when it comes to keeping your office and commercial work space clean and germ-free. We tend to associate cold and flu season with winter, but really, germs can spread all...

When most companies need ways to increase productivity and employee morale, they typically start by looking outside of the workplace. However, instead of looking for the next big stock or business idea, you should start by focusing on what's already inside of your workplace -- germs. It's no secret that germs are everywhere, but offices are...

There are very few things that people can agree on, but most people you ask will agree that cleaning is one of their least favorite activities. It's bad enough that many people are forced to clean their homes after a hard day's work, so the last thing you want to do is clean your workplace. Instead...

Children and pets are known to be extremely unclean, but the truth is, adults do their fair share of spreading germs as well. In fact, commercial offices can attract more germs than any other place, resulting in decreased productivity and increased sick leave among employees. To combat this dirtiness, there are a few commercial cleaning tips...

Between dealing with bills, staffing concerns, and general daily operations, you likely have little time to clean your workplace, but cleaning your office should not be an afterthought. Leaving an office dirty can lead to increased sick days and an overall decrease in productivity. Fortunately, commercial cleaning services are available for business owner who do not...

As much as most people may not want to believe this, offices are some of the most germ-infested places on the planet. Considering all of the different people who work in and visit your office on a daily basis, it's no surprise that offices are a breeding ground for germs and illness. Because germs can spread...

Whether you work a white-collar office job or experience the rigor of construction work on a daily basis, there's a good chance your work space isn't as clean as it should be. Office germs can lead to a drastic decrease in productivity, and the last thing a construction worker wants to do after a hard...