The coronavirus left many things changed in its wake and how to clean offices is one of them. More areas than ever are subject to disinfecting protocols, and people want things sanitized for their safety and peace of mind. In locations such as New York City that were hard hit by the pandemic, there's more focus than ever on office cleaning in NYC. Facilities management professionals are responding to requests from management and employees alike to expand cleaning checklists. They contain more items than ever and are reviewed thoroughly on a routine basis. Ahead are the three top priorities for most.

1 Restroom sanitizing. The counters, partitions, and fixtures in restrooms are shared touchpoints for everyone at an office. They've always needed to be kept clean and sanitary, but today's expectations have increased. Strong, effective, safe antimicrobial products are in widespread use to disinfect restrooms in all commercial spaces. Some even go as far as misting the air with sanitizer at the end of a daily cleaning regimen. It's for the safety and well-being of employees and guests alike, and companies with a sense of responsibility wouldn't have things any other way. It's about doing the right thing.

2 Common area disinfecting. Elevators, hallways, building entries, and reception areas are used by people continuously throughout the business day. They need to be kept cleaner than ever, and daily cleaning now includes sanitizing many surfaces, including elevator button panels, door pulls, and handrails in stairways. Many of today's best disinfectants are more eco-friendly and no longer leave behind the harsh smells of yesteryear. But you can still tell surfaces are cleaner than ever when you view or need to touch them. Since the pandemic, people want to see shared touchpoints spotlessly clean.

3 Dust eradication. It's one for allergy and asthma sufferers that's not directly associated with concerns about COVID-19. If dusting to you sounds more like a home cleaning chore, think again. It's also a major consideration at the office – people spend a lot of time at work breathing office air. Dust attracting cleaning implements and high filtration vacuums attract and trap dust in conjunction with an office's HVAC air filtration. People with allergies and asthma will be more productive at work when they aren't irritated by dust and dust mites. It's why vacuuming carpets and upholstery is an ongoing priority.