The Psychology Behind A Clean & Fresh Workspace

Clean and fresh environment is a must for a happy and healthy workspace. Cluttered spaces have a very bad impact on our mental health. To increase well-being, which will also positively affect our mental health and work productivity, employees need clean and healthy working spaces. This is a way to provide the best results, so cleaning is not just a simple routine, but it is the way of a healthy life. Once a workspace is thoroughly and professionally cleaned it is very easy to keep it clean every day and make cleaning an easy every day routine.

Keep workspace and common areas clean

It is important to keep both the workspace and common areas clean. By maintaining clean commercial spaces, employers can keep employees’ productivity levels high and reduce the possibility of any kind of illness. It is important to keep in mind that chemicals used for cleaning are non-allergenic and do not irritate skin or the respiratory system. 

Bad impact of untidy workspaces

Cluttered and messy spaces can have a really negative effect on mood, productivity and overall well-being. Being constantly surrounded by mess and clutter can easily prevent us from focusing, maintaining the right level of alertness and it can also drain our energy fast. Plainly speaking, employees should be relaxed when using the telephone, keyboard of their computer, instead of fearing they’ll come in contact with dust, germs or any other type of residue.

That’s why maintaining clean commercial spaces is of such utmost importance. As mentioned earlier, being surrounded by clutter will increase stress levels, which can have real negative consequences on your employees’ over well-being.

Good impact of fresh and clean spaces

Working in clean spaces is much healthier and nicer. A fresh and clean workspace has a very good impact on our psychological and physical state. People working in clean and fresh spaces are much more relaxed and they easily concentrate on their tasks. They are much happier and their productivity is quite often at its peak. They do not have the need to eat comfort food and they are generally healthier. 

Being more relaxed, they are better organized and capable of bringing better and quicker decisions, as well as results. They sleep well and come to work rested and satisfied, which results in better productivity. They also have good habits of keeping the space clean because this is the way of life for them. They do not allow clutter in their working space or in their lives, which has a good impact on their personality and makes them more satisfied. Tidy spaces decrease the levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, so make sure your office space achieves the same goal. It is much easier to make cleaning a habit when people work in a clean surrounding. Everybody feels the need to leave their office as they found it, tidy, nice and fresh.

Keep your workspace air-conditioned

As much as it is important to keep your workspace clean, you also need to ensure that it’s well-ventilated and always full of fresh air. Not only will this create better working conditions and surroundings for your employees, but it will also ensure that the indoor air is free of any allergens, irritants or germs that could potentially make your employees ill. This is where the HVAC system will play the main role. But aside from maintaining it on a regular bases, you also need to schedule regular cleaning of both indoor and outdoor units, as well as swap the filers at least quarterly. 

Welcome plants in your workspace

Having a nice and clean office helps workers give the best possible results. But do not make your workspace sterile; Instead, decorate it with some nice plants. They will contribute to increasing the level of happiness of the workers. And if those plants are some blooming species, people will feel even happier having them in sight. Depending on the size of the workspace, employers can add and aquarium in the center of their commercial space, which offers a very relaxing sight that can also increase employee satisfaction and productivity.