The Link Between Office Cleanliness and Productivity-An Australian Case Study.

How a Clean Office Boosts Productivity

Clean workspaces don’t just look better—they perform better. At Nu Home Janitorial, we know a sanitary environment supports health, focus, morale, and overall output.

Here’s how office cleanliness directly affects productivity, backed by key data.

1. Healthier Employees, Less Absenteeism-Poor hygiene in the office contributes to illness and lost workdays. Consider this:

• Your office desk may have 400 times more bacteria than a toilet seat.

• Carpets may contain 200,000 bacteria per square inch, 4,000 times more than a toilet.

• In Australia, 69% of staff absenteeism and 56% of employer absenteeism are caused by illness.

• Dirty workplace kitchens contribute to 4 million gastroenteritis cases annually, costing $1.3 billion in treatment and lost productivity.

• A survey found that 64% of employees would consider leaving a job if health and safety aren't ensured.

  
  

Clean offices lower the risk of illness, reduce absenteeism, and help businesses save significantly in lost productivity.

2. Air Quality & Natural Light Matter-Indoor air quality directly influences how people feel and function:

• 44% of employees report feeling sleepy in poorly ventilated offices.

• 28% experience throat irritation and itchy, watery eyes due to poor air quality.

  
  

Proper ventilation and natural light reduce fatigue and improve alertness. In fact, natural light has been shown to improve attention, physical activity, sleep, cognitive performance, and mood, boosting overall productivity.

3. Clutter Destroys Focus-Visual clutter competes for our brain’s attention:

• Studies by Professor Sabine Kastner and the Harvard Business Review confirm that messy environments reduce concentration and lead to increased stress and anxiety.

• Organized, decluttered spaces help employees focus, feel more in control, and complete tasks faster and more accurately.

  
  

4. Dirty Offices Create Delays-Avoiding dirty areas causes workflow interruptions:

• In 2019, $6 billion was lost in Australia due to employee delays.

• Employees often leave the building rather than use unsanitary kitchens or restrooms, cutting into productive time.

  
  

5. A Clean Office Lifts Morale-Clean, well-maintained workspaces show employees they are valued:

• 91% of Australian workers say hygiene is important at work.

• 67% would resign if they were unhappy with workplace hygiene.

• 86% consider hygiene and health a long-term workplace priority.

  
  

Higher morale translates to more engaged and loyal teams, which ultimately supports better collaboration and innovation.

Nu Home’s Commitment-At Nu Home Janitorial, we use hospital-grade disinfectants, color-coded microfiber cloths, and advanced tools to clean offices thoroughly—from high-touch surfaces to carpets and restrooms. Our services reduce illness transmission by up to 99.9%.

Keep Productivity High All Year-We recommend setting clear cleaning schedules and policies. Our flexible cleaning programs—including daily janitorial, steam and ozone sanitization, and deep disinfection—can be tailored to meet your workplace’s needs.

Let’s Build a Safer, Cleaner Workspace-Invest in the health and productivity of your team. Contact Nu Home Janitorial today to schedule a service or request a custom quote.

Contact us at (868)381-2947/680-1771or dewill_tt@yahoo.com.