The Hidden Germ Hotspots in Your Office (And How We Tackle Them)
You might think your office looks clean—but germs aren’t just hiding in plain sight. They’re thriving in the places you least expect. While the trash gets taken out and the floors get vacuumed, the real bacteria battlegrounds often go untouched.
At Cleanse Solutions, we help businesses across Lakeland and Central Florida go beyond surface-level cleaning. We focus on the germ hotspots most cleaning companies overlook—and we’ve got the tools and systems to tackle them.
Here are the top hidden germ zones in your office, and how we make sure they’re disinfected, not just dusted.
1. Shared Desks & Workstations
Even if each employee has their own desk, shared spaces like hot desks, conference tables, or computer stations are germ magnets.
🦠 Keyboards and mice carry more bacteria than most toilet seats.
Our Solution: We disinfect keyboards, mice, desktops, chair arms, and phone handsets with commercial-grade disinfectants during detailed cleans.
2. Break Room Appliances
Microwave buttons, refrigerator handles, coffeepot switches—these get touched dozens of times a day but rarely cleaned.
Our Solution: We sanitize appliance handles, control panels, countertops, and sinks on every visit, and offer deep cleans for inside appliances on request.
3. Elevator Buttons & Door Handles
High-touch points like elevator panels, stair railings, and interior door handles are hotspots for germs—especially during cold and flu season.
Our Solution: Our team includes these in our routine touchpoint disinfection protocol and uses EPA-registered solutions proven to kill bacteria and viruses.
4. Light Switches & Thermostats
These tiny surfaces get skipped in most basic cleanings but see a lot of finger traffic—especially in meeting rooms and restrooms.
Our Solution: We clean switch plates, wall controls, and shared thermostats regularly as part of our “high-touch checklist.”
5. Conference Room Tech
Remotes, speakerphones, HDMI cables, and touchscreen boards are rarely wiped down but constantly shared.
Our Solution: Cleanse Solutions offers conference room detailing, which includes sanitizing all shared electronics and surfaces.
6. Chair Backs & Armrests
Employees often grab the top of chairs to move them—not realizing they’re transferring bacteria from food, coughs, and restroom visits.
Our Solution: We treat office chairs as touchpoints, wiping down armrests, backs, and adjustment levers to stop the spread.
7. Restroom Stall Locks & Faucets
Even clean-looking restrooms can be teeming with bacteria—especially in the places hands touch after using the toilet.
Our Solution: We don’t just clean; we disinfect. From faucets to stall locks and paper towel dispensers, we target all those small but essential spots.
8. Shared Office Supplies
Think staplers, tape dispensers, pens at reception, and sign-in tablets. These are rarely cleaned but used by everyone.
Our Solution: We provide optional add-ons like shared item disinfection to ensure your office stays safe at every level.
The Cleanse Solutions Approach: Thorough, Professional, Local
At Cleanse Solutions, we don’t believe in “good enough.” We serve Lakeland, FL, and surrounding areas with commercial cleaning that’s intentional, health-conscious, and detail-driven.
Whether it’s a medical office, corporate suite, or small business, we customize every service plan to address your facility’s germ zones, improve employee health, and boost overall cleanliness.
Ready to eliminate the hidden germs in your workplace?
📞 Call us or 📩 message us today for a walkthrough and quote—let us build a plan that works for your office and your budget.