Think your office is clean? Think again. While most people remember to wipe down desks and empty trash bins, there are hidden germ hotspots all over the workplace that often go unnoticed. These areas may look harmless but can harbor more bacteria than a toilet seat — and if they’re not cleaned regularly, they could be making your team sick.
Here are some of the most commonly missed germ hotspots in offices — and how to properly clean them.
1. Keyboards & Mice
These high-touch items are used all day and rarely disinfected. Crumbs, dust, and bacteria collect between the keys, and hands carry germs from surfaces right back onto them.
How to clean: Use a disinfecting wipe daily, and compressed air to remove debris. Avoid soaking with liquids to protect electronics.
2. Breakroom Handles & Appliances
Microwave buttons, refrigerator handles, and coffee machines are touched by everyone — often before and after eating.
How to clean: Disinfect handles and buttons at least once a day with antibacterial wipes. Sanitize inside appliances weekly.
3. Door Handles & Light Switches
Touched dozens of times a day, these are classic germ hubs. And most cleaning routines skip over them entirely.
How to clean: Wipe with a disinfectant during each cleaning shift. Consider installing touchless alternatives where possible.
4. Shared Office Supplies
Staplers, pens, hole punchers, and copier buttons are used frequently but rarely cleaned.
How to clean: Disinfect shared supplies weekly or provide individual kits to limit sharing.
Phones & Conference Room Remotes
Phones are held close to the face, and remotes get passed around — making them breeding grounds for germs.
How to clean: Use alcohol-based wipes daily, especially after meetings or shared use.
Don’t Miss a Spot — Let the Pros Handle It
At GIR Facility Services, we know where germs like to hide — and we don’t leave any surface unchecked. Our professional office cleaning services in Houston and The Woodlands go beyond the basics to create a healthier, safer work environment. Contact us today for a custom office cleaning plan that covers every corner — and every keyboard.