Especially after a busy day, every office requires some cleanup and tidying. However, the daily cleaning schedule may not be as in-depth as weekly or monthly routines. The areas that should be cleaned daily by your cleaning crew or staff should include the most frequently visited spaces that attract dirt and messes quickly, including reception areas, restrooms, garbage bins around the office, as well as kitchen or pantry areas. Daily cleaning of such areas can include essential vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and organizing desk spaces.
Weekly cleaning routines are key to maintaining healthy air quality and the environment overall, involving deep cleaning of carpets, restrooms, and the kitchen. Tasks to put on your monthly office cleaning checklist might include in-depth cleaning of HVAC grills and vents, as well as dusting all high surfaces, or challenging to reach areas. Top-down office cleaning might also include all windows and window covers, polishing wooden furniture and hardwood surfaces, and cleaning fabric chairs and upholstery.
Overall, whether you are concerned about keeping an organized workplace to boost productivity day-to-day or concerned about ensuring a safe and sanitary work environment, having a solid checklist will keep you on track. Of course, office cleaning checklists can be tailored to meet the unique needs of your office space.
Typically, a diligent cleaning company should work with you to identify those needs and craft a plan that fits your schedule and budget. Not every cleaning job is the same. Even though they may be some overlap, there is a definite difference between cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting your living space. And with each different cleaning job comes different methods for each. No one should be a stranger to cleaning, but there are some key differences from disinfecting and sanitizing.
Simply, cleaning can involve using soap, water and detergents to remove dirt, allergens and microorganisms from a surface, which can help reduce the number of germs that can lead to infection. However, cleaning does not necessarily mean the same thing as killing germs.
Cleaning can easily be done daily in places like kitchens and many other high-touch areas with visible dirt, dust, fingerprints and other marks using a simple cloth or wipe in conjunction with a detergent, soap and water. Cleaning is also an important first step that makes sanitizing or disinfecting most surfaces or objects area is much easier.
Disinfecting is the use of chemicals such as bleach and alcohol solutions to kill germs on surfaces and objects. Unlike cleaning, disinfecting does not guarantee dirt, germs, and impurities are being removed from surfaces. However, killing germs does lower the risk of spreading infection. It's recommended using an EPA-registered disinfectant on high-touch surfaces like toilet handles or sinks regularly. Note, however, a key difference between disinfecting and sanitizing is both the chemicals involved and the length of time you need to let them sit on a surface.
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What's new. New posts Latest activity. Can I repop the corn left in my popcorn? Thread starter Zee Start date Oct 11, Sidebar Sidebar. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Previous Next. Zee Diamond Member. Nov 27, 5, 3 Do not repop" I got enough seeds to start a plantation :frown:. HappyPuppy Lifer. Apr 5, 16, 1 In the time it took you to ask your question you could have tried it.
How did it come out? Lifer Banned. The starchy interior of the corn stays locked inside and your popcorn bowl remains full of hard kernels.
According to NBC News, cheaper brands of popcorn tend to have more leaky kernels -- for a nearly 47 percent failure rate. Reduce the number of unpopped kernels in your next batch by storing it correctly.
Always keep yet-popped popcorn in an airtight container at room temperature, not in the refrigerator or the freezer. These appliances can actually leach moisture out of the popcorn, making it more likely to burn instead of popping.
If you have a batch of popcorn that is stale or dried out, soak the kernels in about a tablespoon of water for every 3 cups of unpopped corn. After a few days, the corn should absorb the moisture, making it easier to pop. If you want to try repopping them, save the duds in a separate container. Once you have enough, place them in a paper bag and microwave it on the popcorn setting.
At least some of the kernels should pop. Just make sure you stop the microwave about a minute early to reduce the chance of burnt corn. Palmer is a freelance writer and illustrator living in Milwaukee, Wis. She has been producing print and Web content for various organizations since and has been freelancing full-time since
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