Having a clean workspace while trying to maintain a reasonable budget is easier than it seems. If you follow the tips you will be able to save your hard-earned money and still keep a clean office.

1. Having a clean
workspace
By Dylan Corneillie

2. • According to a survey by Office Max, 77%
of Americans feel disorganization
negatively impacts their productivity, while
53% say disorganization negatively affects
their motivation.
• In order to maintain a professional and
organized work environment, large
corporations often spend a lot of money on
the upkeep of their offices. If you run a
small or midsize business (SMB), there are
ways to maintain a clean work
environment without breaking the budget.
Here are some tips for keeping your office
space organized and in top form.

3. 1) Use proper storage for
everything
• When you don’t have a proper place to put items—
files, pens, calculators, etc.—clutter is the result. While
a desk with drawers is a great start, filing cabinets,
shelves and even storage cabinets allow for you to
neatly stash all the small items needed to run your
business.
• Used filing cabinets are a cheaper option than
purchasing new ones. Have a closet with shelves to
store your work items and make sure to label
everything so you can find it when you need it. Each
shelf can be designated for specific items, such as one
for binders and another for pens and pencils or small
office supplies.

4. 2) Get rid of
what you
don’t use
• A messy desk usually builds up over time. To
keep desktop clutter to a minimum, try this
tactic: Take any paper or item that is normally
on, in or around your desk and put it in a box.
As you need an item, remove it from the box
and return it to your desk. After a week has
passed, whatever is left in the box must either
go to another storage area or be recycled.
Anything that has not been used in a week
should not be visible in your workspace.

5. 3) Organize
your cables
• The rise of technology has meant the
proliferation of wires and cables. Besides being
a safety hazard, these unsightly cables can
cause excess dust and can also make you feel
more disorganized. Rain gutters bought at a
hardware store can be attached to the back of
a desk and the cables can be run through
them, out of sight.
• Additionally, you can experiment with
decorative boxes purchased from bargain
retailers. Cut holes in the back of these boxes
and run the cables through these boxes, with
the plugs coming out of the back hole.

6. 4) Don’t eat at your desk
• Eating at our desks is a bad—if convenient—
habit that many of us are guilty of. This
practice can leave behind a mess of crumbs
and stickiness all over your work area. By
having a designated area where employees
can eat, you will minimize desktop dirt while
providing your team with a gathering place to
relax. As a bonus, a designated eating spot is
great for workplace culture and employee
well-being.

7. • Having a clean workspace while trying to
maintain a reasonable budget is easier than it
seems. If you follow the above tips you will be
able to save your hard-earned money and still
keep a clean office.

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