Why use ECS? Scientific studies have found significant levels of bacteria on IT equipment in offices. In studies in the US and UK, the telephone has been found to be the worst offender with the highest number of bacteria counts; closely followed by the desktop itself and the computer keyboard. Most workstations are hardly ever cleaned, leading to a build up of bacteria that can potentially cause illness. Yet it is not just illness among staff that can be attributed to poor cleaning of office equipment. Studies have also associated many common problems with personal computers, to a build up of dirt, dust and grease. Poor cleaning and maintenance of equipment may lead to a deterioration of general performance, or worse, a complete system breakdown. It is common for companies to use cleaners to attend to the general office space, toilets, kitchens, carpets and the windows on a daily or regular basis. So why is extremely valuable office equipment allowed to gather dust, dirt and germs and ultimately fall into disrepair? How clean is your office equipment? Here is the simple test to see how clean your workstation is. 1. 2. 3. Place a white sheet of paper on your desk. Carefully lift your keyboard and turn it upside down. Give it a gentle tap over the piece of paper. Okay, now it is time to call (or email) ECS to clean and disinfect your office equipment.