Every fall and winter in Des Moines, Iowa, businesses across the region brace for more than chilly weather — flu season arrives. And with it, a familiar challenge: keeping your team healthy, productive, and present. While cough drops and hand sanitizer stations help, there’s one strategy that offers real protection for your workplace all season long: professional cleaning and disinfection.
At Jeffries Cleaning, we’ve watched businesses struggle with waves of absenteeism and low morale because flu and cold viruses found easy footholds on shared surfaces. And we’ve also seen what happens when companies take proactive steps — fewer sick days, maintained productivity, and a healthier work environment that impresses employees, visitors, and clients alike.
The Problem: Invisible Threats Are Harming Your Team
Flu viruses can survive on surfaces for hours — even up to 48 hours — making desks, doorknobs, keyboards, and break room tables potential hotspots for spreading illness. When flu season peaks, it doesn’t take one sick employee to impact your entire workforce — germs can travel silently, turning a handful of coughs into widespread absenteeism.
This isn’t just an inconvenience — it’s a business problem. Lost workdays reduce productivity, disrupt workflows, increase costs, and can even lower morale when teams are short‑staffed.
The Guide: Jeffries Cleaning in Des Moines
You don’t have to tackle this alone.
For more than a decade, Jeffries Cleaning has helped businesses in Des Moines and central Iowa create cleaner, healthier workplaces through tailored commercial cleaning, janitorial, and disinfecting services. Our team understands what it takes to reduce the spread of illness — especially during the peak flu months — and we bring that expertise straight to your business.
We don’t just “clean.” We strategize — focusing on high‑traffic areas, high‑touch surfaces, and seasonal patterns that make your workplace more vulnerable to flu outbreaks.
A Simple Plan: Protect Your Workplace Before It’s Too Late
Here’s how a flu‑ready workplace comes together:
• Start with a Professional Assessment
We start by identifying your “hot zones” — areas where germs are most likely to spread. Think break rooms, conference tables, elevator buttons, restroom surfaces, shared electronics, and reception areas.
Mapping these areas lets us build a targeted cleaning and disinfection plan that fits your space and workflow.
• Increase Cleaning Frequency Where It Matters Most
Flu season calls for more than a once‑a‑week wipe‑down. Increasing how often your workplace is disinfected — especially on high‑touch surfaces — significantly reduces the opportunity for viruses to multiply and spread.
Our team uses EPA‑approved products and trained techniques designed to eliminate viruses and bacteria rather than just move dust around.
• Monitor and Maintain Air Quality
Flu season often coincides with closed doors and limited ventilation — which means viruses and allergens can hang in the air longer. Cleaning professionals improve air circulation by cleaning carpets, hard floors, vents, and other areas where particles accumulate, helping reduce airborne transmission.
• Tailor a Seasonal Disinfection Schedule
Jeffries Cleaning offers a seasonal disinfection plan designed to fit your business size and needs. This includes:
- Pre‑flu season disinfecting — preventing outbreaks before they start.
- Mid‑season scheduling — targeting peak months when viruses spread fastest.
- Post‑peak follow‑ups — allowing you to sustain a healthy workplace through winter and into spring.
Real Benefits: What You Get When You Act Now
• Fewer Sick Days, More Productivity
When germs aren’t circulating unchecked, your team stays healthier. That means fewer sick days, steadier operations, and steadier revenue.
• More Comfortable Employees
A workplace that feels clean — and is clean — boosts morale. Employees feel cared for and valued.
• A Better Image for Clients and Visitors
Your business doesn’t just want to be clean — it needs to look clean. A tidy, germ‑controlled environment signals professionalism and builds trust with customers, partners, and guests.
• Peace of Mind for Everyone
Knowing your workplace is actively reducing the risk of illness lets you focus on what matters most — running your business and serving your clients.
What to Do Next: Keep Des Moines Healthy Together
Flu season doesn’t wait — and the earlier you act, the better your defense. At Jeffries Cleaning, we’re ready to partner with your business, assess your needs, and design a customized cleaning and disinfection strategy that keeps your people safe and productive.
Let’s help you make this flu season your healthiest yet.
