Cleaning an Office Fast and Effectively

By Christina Jorgenson

An organized, clean work environment is conducive to efficiency and productivity. Cleaning an office involves more than simply dusting the furniture and vacuuming the floors. You must first de-clutter office space and make sure that your appliances and furniture are organized with a view to maximize efficiency and productivity. Keep in mind also that a disorganized office can lead clients and business relations to assume that you are a disorganized person. When you de-clutter, organize and clean your office, your clients, as well as your superiors, will perceive you in a better light.

Maybe you are aware of the need to organize your workplace but don't think you can spare enough time for cleaning an office effectively. Clutter organization is the basis for cleaning an office correctly and this article will show you how to de-clutter office space fast. Begin by critically examining your work environment to determine which part of the office is most in need of improvement. Don't only look at cleaning an office; determine how to make it work most efficiently as well. Move all furniture items where they will be most functional. A coat hanger should be close to the door, for example. Make sure that the filing cabinets and bookcases that you use most often are positioned by your desk. To reduce clutter and save space, consider fitting filing cabinets under your desk if there's enough room.

Another clutter organization solution you should consider is to get rid of separate appliances and invest in a single printer/ copier/ phone/ fax machine. You can only start cleaning an office after you organize it to your satisfaction. Sort through the books on your bookshelves and store the ones you rarely need in a closet that is out of the way. As you de-clutter and organize your furniture, cleaning it will be easier. To save time, you should clean each piece of furniture as soon as you clean the clutter off it. Don't overlook decorative items. Pots of plants take up a room and they also need to be cared for. If you can't do without them, be sure not to put them on your desk. In most cases, hanging a few pictures on the walls is quite enough decoration for an office. Move framed pictures that from your desk to the walls as well.

Your work surface is usually the one place in the office that needs the most clutter organization. When cleaning an office, don't try to conquer clutter on your desk in a couple of hours. The task will appear to be insurmountable, and you may simply give up. Look for inspiration in specialized catalogues and magazines, which often show excellent clutter organization solutions. You may also see office furniture designed to reduce clutter. To organize your papers and documents, use incoming and outgoing trays as well as stackable trays for other papers you need to keep on your desktop. Clean the clutter off your office floor. If you have files scattered on the floor, buy appropriate cabinets to keep them in.

Remember to organize your workspace in such a way that items you use regularly (the phone, your pencil holder etc) are easy to reach from the desk. To clean the clutter, use all the features incorporated in your computer, such as calendars and appointment books. You don't need these items on your desk. If you need your appointments on paper, print out a copy. It's essential when you are cleaning an office to be organized; so make a list of all the things you need to do. You can break up unpleasant tasks like filing into short sessions (a few minutes in the morning and at the end of the day). If you work steadily and abide by your list of things to do, you should be able to clean and de-clutter office space much faster than you thought was possible.

Once you are done with cleaning an office, devote a few minutes every evening (or morning) to clutter organization tasks so that your office space remains clean and orderly. Following the simple advice above should make cleaning an office fast and easy.

About the Author: Christina Jorgenson is a married housewife with 3 children. After years of living with a collector/hoarder husband and 3 messy and unorganized children, she decided to change their lives by clearing out all of the clutter from their home and start a new clutter free life. During this transformation, Christina developed a passion for an organized and uncluttered life and has written a book based on her experiences and the knowledge she gained, Reduce Clutter Information, that has helped many others to organize their homes, offices, and lives. Click here for more information on reducing clutter in your home and office. For more information please visit: http://www. ReduceClutterInfo.com. Member of the Better Business Bureau Online.

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