The Germ-Busting Duo: Handwashing & Watford’s Best Office Cleaning Team

While it may not be as glamorous as Christmas or as indulgent as Pancake Day, it’s arguably one of the most important dates in the calendar. Because while you can survive without pancakes, you probably won’t survive long if you skip the soap.

At The Callver Cleaning Co (TEAM Callver), we’re proud to deliver the highest standards of office cleaning in Watford. From spotless desks to sanitised surfaces, we’re obsessive about workplace hygiene. But there’s one thing we simply cannot do for you: wash your hands.

And that’s why this Global Handwashing Day, we want to put the spotlight back on soap, water, and the simple habit that could save your office from turning into a germ-fest.

A Throwback to 2020: When Handwashing Was Cool

Remember 2020? When “wash your hands” was practically the national anthem? We were all singing “Happy Birthday” twice under running water like it was the hottest track of the year. Soap sales were booming, hand sanitiser was harder to find than loo roll, and we all became amateur microbiologists overnight.

Fast forward a few years, and things have… slipped. The handwashing hype has fizzled. Some people are back to a splash-and-dash approach, others just trust in “it looks clean enough.” But here’s the truth: the germs never left. They’re still lurking on keyboards, light switches, lift buttons, and (brace yourself) office mugs.

Which is why Global Handwashing Day is the perfect time to remind ourselves of the huge benefits of giving our hands a proper scrub.

The Huge Benefits of Regular Handwashing

It might seem basic, but handwashing is still one of the most powerful tools we have to stop germs spreading. Here’s why:

1. Fewer Sick Days (and More Holiday Days Left for Fun)

Washing your hands properly reduces your chances of catching and spreading colds, flu, stomach bugs, and Covid. That means fewer days off sick and more holiday days saved for the good stuff (like actual holidays, not duvet days).

2. Protect Your Colleagues (and Your Office Reputation)

Nobody wants to be that person – the one who comes in coughing on a Monday and by Friday has taken down half the team. Good hand hygiene keeps everyone healthier and your office humming along nicely.

3. It’s Cheaper Than Supplements (and Actually Works)

Forget expensive immune-boosting powders or subscription vitamin kits. Soap and water are about as cheap as it gets – and proven to work.

4. Instant Results

Unlike diets or fitness programmes, you don’t have to wait weeks for results. The second you scrub, germs are gone.

5. Office Confidence

There’s something quietly powerful about shaking hands or picking up that communal stapler knowing you’re not leaving behind a trail of microbes.

Are You Washing Properly?

Most people think they’re washing well – but are they? Here’s the gold standard method recommended by hygiene experts (and yes, we’ve seen plenty of corners cut in our time as office cleaners in Watford):

1. Wet your hands with clean, running water.

2. Apply soap.

3. Scrub everywhere for at least 20 seconds – palms, backs, between fingers, under nails. (If you’re not sure how long that is, sing “Happy Birthday” twice. Bonus points for jazz hands at the end.)

4. Rinse well.

5. Dry completely.

Simple. Effective. And yet, so often rushed.

The Office: Ground Zero for Germs

Here’s a scary fact: the average desk harbours 400 times more bacteria than a toilet seat. Yep. And if you’re working in a shared office, just imagine the microbial jungle living on keyboards, phones, and door handles.

This is where TEAM Callver comes in. We specialise in office cleaning Watford businesses can rely on, tackling the hotspots where germs love to hang out. From sanitising shared equipment to deep-cleaning break rooms, we take hygiene seriously.

But here’s the kicker: no matter how spotless we make your office, it only takes a few unwashed hands to undo the lot. Which is why we say: we’ll keep your office gleaming, you keep your hands clean. Teamwork at its finest.

Fun Facts About Soap (Because It Deserves More Credit)

• Handwashing with soap can cut diarrhoeal diseases by up to 47%.

• Around 30% of respiratory infections could be prevented through better hand hygiene.

• Damp hands spread 1,000 times more germs than dry ones. (Yes, that “wipe on trousers” method really isn’t cutting it.)

So next time you’re tempted to skip the sink, remember: your immune system will thank you for those extra 20 seconds.

How to Make Handwashing Less Boring

We get it – nobody wants to feel like they’re back in primary school singing songs in the bathroom. But handwashing doesn’t need to be a chore. Here are some ideas to keep it fun in your office:

• Switch up the soundtrack. If “Happy Birthday” has lost its charm, swap it for a chorus from your favourite song (just not Bohemian Rhapsody, unless you’re okay with a five-minute handwash).

• Creative signage. Reminders don’t need to be dull – “Wash your hands like you just handled office snacks and now need to borrow your boss’s phone” is far more memorable.

• Office challenges. Who can create the most bubbles? Who’s got the snazziest handwashing dance? Hygiene and humour can go hand in hand.

TEAM Callver: Office Cleaning in Watford at Its Best

At The Callver Cleaning Co, we’re more than just cleaners – we’re hygiene champions. Our job is to provide the very best office cleaning Watford has to offer, ensuring your workplace isn’t just tidy, but genuinely healthy and hygienic.

We’ll scrub, sanitise, and polish every inch of your office so you can focus on running your business. But there’s one job we’ll always leave to you: washing your hands. Because as much as we love our clients, that’s where we draw the line.

So this Global Handwashing Day, join us in raising a soapy hand (literally) to the power of good hygiene. Together – TEAM Callver cleaning your space, and you washing your hands – we can keep Watford’s offices clean, healthy, and happy.

Stay clean. Stay healthy. Stay handwash-happy.
From all of us at The Callver Cleaning Co (TEAM Callver) – your trusted office cleaners in Watford.

???? Visit us at www.callver.com