Most offices in the UK have a microwave. However, in many workplaces, employees love and hate this staple kitchen gadget in equal measure. While workers love having the ability to heat up their ready meals for lunch, they hate the mess that arises when their soup explodes all over the interior. Not only does this cause bad odours in the kitchen, it also makes it unpleasant for anyone who then needs to use the microwave. The chances are that this appliance won’t just cause office arguments, it could also end up grime and bacteria building up that could cause illnesses to break out. Luckily, there are several ways you can manage to keep the workplace microwave clean and tidy. Here are some expert tips to point you in the right direction.
Take Swift Action
The top tip for tackling the office microwave is to wipe up any spillages as soon as they occur. Although it may seem like the obvious thing to do, employees all-too-often leave their mess behind. Put up some reminder signs by the microwave encouraging employees to take responsibility for cleaning their own spills and keep cleaning products nearby. Also, ask people to put a cover over their food if using the microwave and this should cut down on a lot of the mess occurring in the first place.
Wash Your Turntable
It’s important to take the time to wash the microwave turntable on a regular basis. Large spills are likely to be noticed and wiped away at some point. However, small drips of liquids can end up going unnoticed but over time, build up to create a cook-on mess. Make sure you include cleaning the turntable in a weekly chores rota, and make sure that staff know to completely remove the turntable and wash it thorough with soapy water before replacing it.
Clean The Exterior
It can be easy to forget about cleaning the exterior of the microwave when you’re focusing on spills inside it, however most germs found in the average office travel between people’s hands. That means the handle of the microwave can be a hotbed for bacteria. Leave some packs of alcohol wipes near the microwave so they can wipe down the door and handle every time they use it. This will make sure that no illnesses are accidentally spread around the workplace causing low productivity and a lot of wasted time on sick leave.
Getting Professional Help
In most offices, staff are simply too busy to dedicate time to cleaning the microwave thoroughly. With so many other essential tasks to carry out, it isn’t too surprising that nobody wants to spend valuable time and effort on scrubbing spills and stains inside their cooking appliances. That’s where North Kent Cleaning can offer you some invaluable help. Our friendly and professional cleaning team can make sure that your office kitchen environment stays hygienically clean so you and your staff can focus on more important tasks.
