Top Healthy Workspace Tips and Tricks

1. Sanitize Your Desktop and Desktop Items

Sure, that bit about how phones and keyboards can be germier than a toilet seat is old news. But being old news doesn’t make it less gross.

To “de-grossify” your space, you can look here and here for the CDC’s and our recommendations on cleaning a desktop, upholstery, whiteboards, desk dividers, staplers, drawer handles, and other high-touch items.

And for your keyboard, mouse, and phone, a UV light sanitizer may be worth a look.

Long story short, in the age of COVID (not to mention cold and flu season), a germ-free desk can help you prevent unnecessary illness.

2. Clean Your Air

A workstation rife with dust to allergens is not ideal. Consider placing an Ionic Air Purifier with a HEPA Filter on or near your desk.

For best results, regularly clean or replace the filter per the manufacturer's recommendations and choose the right size purifier for your space.

3. Reduce Stressful Distractions

People generally consider stress to be unhealthy. And in an open office environment, there can be many stress inducers in the form of noise and visual distractions.

Sound absorbent desk dividers and room dividers can mitigate unwanted sights and sounds, helping you concentrate.

4. Soften Your Floorspace

Many experts agree you should stand at your desk at least five minutes every hour. We think standing at your desk is more comfortable and enjoyable when you have something soft and supportive to stand on.

An anti-fatigue mat can counteract the harshness of hard floors, making it easy to achieve your ideal sitting and standing ratio.

5. Optimize the Time You Spend Sitting

All chairs are not created equal. Just as you should strive for correct posture when you stand at your desk, you need a healthy position when you sit.

Choosing an ergonomic chair is a smart move because it can be adjusted for a perfect fit and in turn provide hours of support for your spine, neck, hips, and more.

Our Guide to Better Posture can help you with chair setup.

We hope this is helpful information! For additional tips and tricks, visit our blog to check out our health and wellness-related articles.