7 germs commonly found in your office – Office Cleaning Services

​Germs can be found everywhere!

​They can spread ​quickly, even in your busy office or workspace. Without the proper office cleaning services ​and maintenance, you can be exposed to harmful germs and bacteria that can multiply in your desk and all-around your office surfaces, making it easier for them to spread from person to person too.


Although many of th​ese unfriendly germs may not have a dramatic impact on your workforce, they can still jeopardize your office environment with setbacks. ​Sick employees and infections are going around during flu season, which would ​prevent everyone from being at their best and doing their best job at hand.

​We all want to work in a safe, clean environment, and in the hands of professional office cleaning ​services, you can ​have that and enjoy a successful business with happy, healthy employees. These are some of the most common germs that can be found in offices and the hazards they present.

Most common office germs:

MRSA (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus)

​​It's resistant to many types of antibiotics. The bacteria can live on your skin harmlessly, only developing into infections if it gets deeper into your body, often through wounds. Touching infected skin or contaminated items and surfaces can transmit it. Symptoms include skin bumps, abscesses or boils, redness, swelling, pus, aches and pains, high temperature.

C. diff (clostridium difficile)

It's a kind of bacteria ​that infects the bowel. Often, C. diff can follow a course of antibiotics but can ​quickly ​spread from contact with contaminated surfaces. Symptoms include diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, and dehydration.

​Norovirus (stomach flu)

Norovirus is a ​widespread stomach bug. There isn’t a cure for norovirus, but symptoms should clear up in 2-3 days. It is highly infectious, so you should stay home from work or school if contracted. Drink plenty of fluids, get plenty of rest, and take paracetamol to manage any pain. The main symptoms of norovirus are vomiting and diarrhea, with some people, also experiencing aching limbs, stomach cramps, and a slight fever.

E. coli (escherichia coli)

​​A contagious bacterial strain that causes infection. It can be caught from products contaminated with fecal matter, as well as contaminated undercooked meat, raw dairy products, and poorly treated water. The main symptom is severe diarrhea, but vomiting and stomach cramps may also occur. Symptoms can last up to 2 weeks and can have more severe consequences for children and the elderly.

Salmonella

​​This bacteria is a cause of food poisoning. The bacteria can be found in farm animals; therefore, raw meat, poultry, eggs, and milk can all be contaminated. Unwashed vegetables and fruit can sometimes become infected too. Pets, particularly reptiles, can also carry salmonella. Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and sometimes a fever.

Flu (influenza)

​​A contagious virus causes a variety of symptoms, primarily those involving the respiratory system. Flu spreads by contact with infected individuals or contaminated surfaces, but the flu vaccine can prevent it. Flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, fatigue, headaches, and more.

​H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori)

​​A common form of bacteria that can be transmitted through contact with unsanitary surfaces and water. Symptoms can take a long time to develop but can include indigestion, gastritis, and stomach ulcers.

​How to avoid the germs from spreading in your office

- Clean and disinfect surfaces regularly.
- Make sure to wash your hands frequently and carefully.
- If you eat in your office, make sure to handle food properly and clean afterward.
- Let the professionals handle it and get professional office cleaning services!


If you want to ensure the safety of your workplace, get in touch with G&G Office Cleaning Services today! Feel free to contact us if you're in our area of service to help you with our commercial cleaning services.