You know what they say, first impressions mean everything. Within the first 30 seconds of meeting someone, you can assess their competence, confidence, status and trustworthiness. And not so surprisingly, that goes for your office space too.

In order to impress potential clients, you need to make sure that everything, from your working space to your attitude to your business model, is perfected. Although you may not think cleanliness plays a part in all of this, it means more than you may think. The state of your workplace can reflect your businesses’ attention to detail and priority to keep things organized. Thus, a dirty office may imply that you care little about your staff, your environment and indeed your clients. And who wants that?

Benefits of professional cleaners

Hiring professional cleaners is the easiest way to maintain a clean and tidy workplace, and it will keep your employees happy too. They will feel much more positive about their working environment if it’s dust and grime free, and they are more likely to keep it clean if it’s in a good state to begin with. If you greet clients with a stained carpet, dirty upholstery or dusty work desks, they may call into question your professionalism and your commitment to delivering a good service.

Maintaining top hygiene

Your communal areas are just as important if you want to impress potential clients too – a national survey in 2013 revealed that 93% of Americans believe that the condition of a workplace washroom indicates how a company values its workforce. Washrooms are a breeding ground for germs and bacteria, so it’s important to maintain hygiene standards and keep it sanitised and odour free.

Whether you get your office cleaned once a week or once a day, keeping your office looking and feeling spotless is money well spent. By taking pride in your appearance, work and office, you’ll make sure to impress potential clients and leave a great lasting impression!