December is a time for sharing and celebrating. When we talk about celebrating, the office Christmas party springs to mind! Celebrating Christmas with your colleagues is wonderful. It gives your team the opportunity to relax and unwind away from their desks. However, if you’re in charge of hosting the office party, you’ll understand how stressful it can be. Keeping things clean after the office Christmas party can also be a pain.
How to Clean after the Office Christmas Party
The experts at Absolutely Gleaming have first-hand knowledge for when the party ends. These tips and reminders will help you create a sparkling office in no time!
Plan Ahead
Though it sounds boring, cleaning up before the party can save you plenty of time later. Planning ahead of time can ensure that when the party ends, you have less cleaning to do. Place bins in convenient, yet discreet, areas throughout the office. You will be thankful for these when people have finished with their paper plates and plastic cups. If you’re not using disposables, be sure to leave out a few trays for people to place their plates and cutlery on when finished. This will mean that most of the mess is already conveniently stacked, making it easier for you to clean up.
Declutter
When thinking about the Christmas party aftermath, knowing where to start can be a head-scratcher. It is a good idea to begin by decluttering the office space. Free up as many surfaces as you can so that you can wipe them down. You should also create designated bins for food waste, plastic, paper and glass. This will help speed up the cleaning process as you will already have everything ready for outside bins.
Empty and Clean your Bins
You won’t just want bin bags around the office for people to use. It is equally important to empty each bin in the office, as some colleagues may have filled them. Doing so will ensure that there are no nasty smells when everyone returns to the office after the holidays.
Leftover Wine
If you see any leftover wine, take it home! You can keep white wine in the fridge or pour into ice cube trays. When it comes to red wine, this cannot be left too long. If you think you won’t get through it in time, pour it into ice cube trays and use it for home cooking.
Air fresheners
Wiping the surfaces will clean up a lot of mess. However, the party smell could linger for quite some time. To battle this, simply place a few air fresheners around the office. This will replace any odours that may be stale with a refreshing scent. Your team will certainly be grateful.
Floor Cleaning
Whether you have a carpet or hard flooring, be sure to hoover and wash the floors when you’re done. Dirt and grime can spread germs when left uncleaned. You certainly don’t want your floors to be the main reason for a smelly office on Monday. Be sure to clean the floors before the party. This will make it easier to clean up afterwards, saving you lots of time.
Clean Windows
Though you probably have window cleaners every week, the inside of the windows needs attention. This is something you shouldn’t forget before the office Christmas party. It may not be something you would typically consider, but your team may notice. Dirty windows can bring down the light atmosphere by counterbalancing your shining Christmas decorations.
A Professional Cleaning Service from Absolutely Gleaming
Of course, if you want your office to really sparkle, then we suggest a professional cleaning service to help clean after the office Christmas party. Absolutely Gleaming Services are here to provide your company with a bespoke cleaning service. We can make sure that your office is spick and span for when you return after the Christmas holidays! To find out more about our bespoke cleaning services, get in touch with Absolutely Gleaming today.