Whether it's a restaurant, café, school, or office, these places naturally collect and contain significant amounts of bacteria; many of these bacteria are harmless, but some can pose health risks to people. To ensure that these spaces are properly managed and kept safe, hiring a professional commercial cleaning company is essential. Different types of bacteria can thrive in commercial spaces, and common touch points like doorknobs, countertops, restrooms, and communal equipment can be breeding grounds for bacteria. Below are some common bacteria found in various commercial spaces:

Restaurants

High-Risk Areas: Because of the nature of handling and preparing food, commercial kitchens in cafés and restaurants are high risk locations for dangerous pathogens. These conditions are ideal for the growth of bacteria, which, if appropriate cleaning procedures are not followed, can spread quickly. The risks are increased in restaurants serving the public since any contamination can impact many individuals.

 Salmonella

  • Symptoms: Following exposure, this pathogen can produce a variety of symptoms, such as fever, cramping in the stomach, headaches, and diarrhea. When symptoms first manifest, they may do so 12 to 72 hours after exposure.
  • Sources: Contaminated meats, shellfish, milk, and eggs are frequently the source of this bacteria. If fruits and vegetables are not thoroughly cleaned after coming into touch with manure in the soil, they may get contaminated as well.
  • Risks: Serious Salmonella poisoning can result in typhoid fever even though it is uncommon. One of the most frequent causes of food poisoning is salmonella.

Campylobacter

  • Symptoms: Campylobacter is mostly responsible for diarrhea and vomiting. A few days following infection is when symptoms usually start to show.
  • Sources: Undercooked foods, especially chicken, untreated water, and unpasteurized milk are common ways for campylobacter to spread.
  • Risks: Even when an infection has healed up, it can still cause long term health problems, such as nerve and intestinal disorders.

Listeria

  • Symptoms: Fever, headaches, blood poisoning, meningitis, miscarriages, or injury to the foetus can all result from infections.
  • Sources: Contaminated raw foods and water are the main ways that listeria spreads. It can still spread through cheeses, raw eggs, seafood, and deli meats, and sandwiches, even if boiling at 75 degrees Celsius or above can eliminate it.
  • Risks: While less prevalent than Campylobacter or Salmonella, Listeria is especially harmful to expectant mothers, the elderly, and people with compromised immune systems.

Offices with High Bacteria Surfaces

Computer equipment and surfaces in offices are among the most contaminated areas you will come across. Commonly handled items such as desks, coffee pot handles, and shared equipment might have substantial bacterial loads on them. 

Escherichia coli, or E. Coli

  • Signs and symptoms: E. Coli can induce diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and cramping in the abdomen.
  • Sources: People who neglect to wash their hands after using the loo are particularly at risk of spreading this bacteria through poor hygiene habits.
  • Common Places: Door knobs, faucets, and computer keyboards are frequently places to find it. If food is contaminated by E. Coli in kitchenette areas, it might result in food poisoning.
  • Risks: E. Coli can be especially harmful if it contaminates areas used for food preparation in addition to gastrointestinal problems.

Staphylococcus aureus, or Staph

  • Symptoms Large pimples or boils are common skin illnesses caused by Staph infections. Pneumonia, endocarditis, bone infections, and toxic shock syndrome can result from more severe infections.
  • Sources: Our skin and respiratory tracts are naturally home to this bacteria. The most typical ways for it to get onto surfaces are through direct skin contact or when someone sneezes without covering their mouth or nose.
  • Common Areas: Any surface that is often handled by hands is susceptible to staph.

Norovirus

  • Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhoea, aches in the muscles, and discomfort in the abdomen are caused by norovirus infections.
  • Sources: This extremely infectious bacteria is easily transferred from items and surfaces and spreads through contaminated food and drink.
  • Risks: The norovirus poses a constant concern in workplace settings because it can linger on surfaces for days or even weeks following exposure.

Schools

High Transmission Risk: Daycare facilities and schools are places where germs may proliferate swiftly and readily. To stop outbreaks, surfaces and equipment must be properly sanitized.

Staphylococcus aureus, or Staph

  • Symptoms: Staph in schools can cause conjunctivitis and skin infections, just like in offices.
  • Risks: Because certain Staph strains are resistant to antibiotics, it's especially critical to uphold strict hygiene standards in order to stop the bacteria from spreading.

Coxsackievirus (Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease)

  • Symptoms: This virus typically presents as blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth, accompanied by fever and a sore throat.
  • High Contagion: Coxsackievirus is extremely infectious, especially in the warmer months.
  • Affected Group: Younger children are the most frequently affected.

Strep (Streptococcus pyogenes)

  • Symptoms include fever, chills, enlarged lymph nodes, and sore throats. Strep throat is an extremely infectious condition.
  • Treatment: Antibiotics are needed to treat this illness.
  • Risks: Serious kidney and cardiac problems might arise from strep throat if treatment is not received.

Streptococcus Pneumoniae

  • Symptoms of streptococcus pneumoniae include blood poisoning, meningitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, and ear infections.
  • Risks: Streptococcus pneumoniae is a less common but highly toxic bacteria that can cause serious health problems, especially in youngsters.

Keeping Your Spaces Free from Bacteria Every Day

Whatever the problem, Wink Cleaning can assist you! We manage one time and ongoing commercial cleaning projects for early learning centers, restaurants, cafés, workplaces, and schools. You can rely on our highly skilled and security vetted employees to take care of your property using our eco-friendly cleaning solutions and techniques.

You can make sure that your areas are safe, hygienic, and devoid of dangerous bacteria every day with Wink Cleaning. Let us assist you in keeping your staff, clients, and students in a healthy atmosphere.