Clean office cabinets create a conducive working atmosphere and storage area. It is good that regularly we make sure that our offices are cleaned and that our paperwork is put in order. This helps us sort all kinds of files from the most important to the least important while discarding unwanted paperwork.
Steps to follow before cleaning our cabinets
-Before cleaning, remove all the files and contents in the cabinet
You cannot quickly start cleaning the office cabinets before you arrange files in the cabinets by putting them in a safer place like storage boxes.
After you have arranged the files in the storage boxes, it is good also to remove unwanted papers and dispose them into the dustbin.
-Vacuum cabinet drawers
Vacuuming drawers, helps remove debris and any other stubborn dirt before cleaning begins.
-Dust the cabinets reaching the corners
Dirt is mostly hidden in the corners of the cabinet; therefore, dust the corners before the actual cleaning starts to remove the hidden dirt.
-Use steel wool to get rid of rust
Metal cabinets pick rust after some time; therefore, scrub gently to avoid the health hazards of rust. Moreover, this gives the cabinets an unsightly view when unattended.
Steps to cleaning cabinets
-Prepare a soapy water mix.
-Properly scrub starting from the top and ensure you handle all the surfaces to prevent dust and debris from reaching areas already cleaned.
-Use warm water and mild detergent to remove dirt or grease. Return to the top with a clean cloth to dry off the soap residue and dirt.
-If the cabinet has not been cleaned for a while, use bubbling alcohol to remove stubborn stains. Rub the alcohol on the affected area.
-Scrub any rust remaining with extra-fine steel wool on the affected spot with minimal pressure to avoid removing the finish. In case there will be bare spots left, apply some metal paint.
-Dry the metal thoroughly to get rid of any water since the moisture can cause rusting.
-Finish metal cabinets with some waxing.
Car wax can give the cabinet a lustrous finish. Remember to open office windows while applying the wax for ventilation.
-After completely drying, put back the office file in order.
How to organise an office cabinet
-Come up with a filing system
This is a systematic way of filing your documents
This can be done generally or specify details of the documents.
You can use a different filing system namely numerically, alphabetically, by names, by projects, by companies, by years, and by dates.
-List down all your files
Listing helps you to come up with the names of files for easy specification on the files.
-Personalise your office files and cabinets
This will make your filing system easier and enjoyable at the same time.
This will also take a shorter time when you are required to find a file in the office cabinet.
-Come up with folders and hanging files
Do this using the list you came up with containing the names of different files.
After the process of filing your documents and paperwork, it will become easy to arrange your cabinet and access documents. This will save on time and also make the office look presentable and tidy.
