How to Dust an Office

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How to Dust an Office - Part 2

Steve Hanson

Last week we talked about the tools

you need for dusting and how to dust desk areas. This week we'll talk about how to dust other areas of the office.

Venetian blinds are sometimes negected in offices, but should be dusted at least once a month. The best tool to use for dusting ventian blinds is a vacuum with a brush attachment. This will keep the dust from becoming airborne. Start by dusting across the top of the blind if possible. Then close the blind to one side and dust or vacuum the entire surface. Next close the blind to the other side and dust or vacuum this side. And finally, dust the window sill.

Hallways, corridors and stairwells are areas that are also sometimes neglected when it comes to dusting. You still need to dust items such as fire extinguishers, exit signs, bars on doors, window sills, handrails, vending machines, and any other surface that collects dust in these areas.

Areas that need extra attention include entryways, lobbies, reception areas, and executive offices. Entryways, lobbies and reception areas are the first things people see when they enter the building so you want them to leave with a good impression by taking extra care with dusting. Many executives judge the cleanliness of the building by how clean their office is, so be sure to take extra care in these offices too.

High and low dusting does not need to happen as often as eye level dusting, but breaking it up by dusting sections every week will help insure all areas are high and low dusted at least once per month. Things to pay attention to are cobwebs around lights and ceiling fans, ceiling fan blades, pictures on walls, high ledges, air vents, chair and table legs, and baseboards.

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