Improper cleaning and maintenance of your computers means:
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Increased Chances of Malfunctions
70% of computer malfunctions are caused by dirt and debris.
You can't keep dust from getting inside your computers because air has to circulate in a computer to keep it cool, and with air comes dust.
Heat is anathema to computer components, so when their insides fill with dust, it traps heat, meaning cooling fans struggle to keep up and internal components wear out quickly.
The only remedy is to periodically open the computer case and clean out the dust.
Reduced Lifespan
A grocery store in rural Ontario implemented a regular cleaning program for their $42,000 four-lane front end checkout system at a cost of less than $50.00 per month.
The lifespan of the last system was 5 years without maintenance, and with regular cleaning the current system is estimated to last at least 7 years.
That 40% increase in lifespan is a $16,800 savings for that business.
This is how regular preventative maintenance can save your business money.
Hindered Productivity
Computer performance is directly affected by operating temperature. As dust blankets the interior of your computers, trapping in heat and causing a rise in operating temperature, the performance of your CPU degrades significantly. The increase in response time for each click of the mouse adds up to a lot of wasted time.
Degradation of Your Professional Image
You may not notice the dust that's building up in the crevices of your monitor, or between your keyboard keys, but your customers notice these details!
Everyone likes cleanliness, but more importantly customers commonly associate the quality of service they expect to receive with the appearance of your business. Perception is reality, so having a clean workplace is very important for all types of businesses.
Excessive Employee Sickness
Industry studies have shown that the average workstation has about 400 times more bacteria than the average toilet seat.
Most workplaces have regular cleaning people who wash or vacuum the floors, clean the windows and take out the garbage and recycling, but few consider the fact that their computers, copiers, telephone systems and other electronics go without cleaning for weeks, months and years at a time, allowing excessive build-up of the viruses, bacteria and germs that make you sick! Most custodians are not qualified to clean computers, nor should they try, so be sure to call in a professional who has the right equipment and experience to do the job right.