4 Ways to Make Your Home Office Shine

Staying focused and motivated can be a challenge when you’re working from home.

A great tip to overcome the “work at home” grind is to put a bit of effort into creating an inspiring and organised workspace.

Your main goal should be to make your new ‘office’ look welcoming but not so comfortable that it’s not conducive to work.

See how you go with these amazing cleaning home office tips:

How do I clean my home office?

Cleaning home office tips need to be simple and make you excited for a productive and organised work week. These are our picks.

1. Positioning

Location is more important than you think.

While most people may just use their laptop where they can (like the dining room table etc), having a designated area for your workspace is beneficial for overall productivity.

Have a look around your home for any suitable areas where you can fit even just a small desk under your carpet floors. Set up a small desk under the stairs, utilise that awkward nook near the kitchen or use the spare room for something other than dirty laundry.

You should be able to pick up a small desk from Officeworks for under $200. There’s even a range of stand-up desks if you grow tired of sitting all day.

Assess how much space you need for your job (some desks come with lots of storage, whereas others are just a basic desk set-up).

It’s a helpful cleaning home office tip to ensure your working space is kept as separate from your personal spaces as much as possible to minimise distractions.

2. Pretty It Up

Yes, you’re working, but your home office doesn’t need to be boring. A vivid pop of colour will energise your space and make you feel motivated every morning.

You don’t have to commit to anything major. Buy some colourful, but not too distracting art or put some treasured photos on the wall or desk.

Stylish desk accessories are popular right now; who says functional can’t look fantastic too? Pencil holders, document folders and even quirky bric-a-brac can add a little personality to the area.

Think about putting a small rug under your chair and desk. The right rug can be visually interesting, absorb sound and be comfortable under your feet if you’ve set up the desk on tiles or timber.

It can also protect flooring from scratching or wear from your chair.

3. Plants

You’ll be amazed how a small, yet easy maintenance indoor plant can create a tranquil and calming area.

These low maintenance plants are really easy to care for and can provide some excellent additional benefits, such as reducing noise and filtering indoor air.

If you really don’t trust yourself with a living thing, consider an artificial plant instead. These have come a long way in recent years, with good quality options doing a phenomenal job of resembling the real thing. Check out your local home décor store.

4. Practicality

Once you’ve adorned your desk with all of your accessories from tip #2, you may actually enjoy getting organised.

Having an organised workspace equals better productivity.

Storage boxes are handy if your desk doesn’t have drawers and filing folders (pick your colour scheme) will help you keep on top of your workload.

Place your most used items within reaching distance. Once you start working in your new space, you’ll work out quickly what items you need to keep nearby.

Try to keep the amount of clutter on the desk itself under control and let as much natural light into the room as possible. It’ll help with your alertness and getting through that dreaded 3pm slump.

Another great tip? Cables from your computer or electrical devices can get messy. Velcro will help you keep your cables neat and out of the way for both safety and practicality reasons.

Want more cleaning home office tips? These are some things you can do to keep your office space beautiful and working for you.

• Don’t use the space for anything other than work – it’ll get cluttered way too easily.
• Try not to eat at your desk. Take a break!
• At the end of the day, give your area a once-over, putting papers and notebooks away, clearing coffee cups and giving the surface a quick wipe down.
• You should be giving the area a more thorough clean at the end of your work week too – vacuum under your chair, wipe down everything with a disinfectant wipe and make sure everything is set up for the following week.

How Can Electrodry Help?

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