Did you know that the average worker loses up to an hour a day to disorganisation? Getting and staying organised saves time in the long run, but figuring out how to do this isn’t always easy. One of the best ways is to keep your workspace clutter free. This helps you stay focused and keep all your tasks in order.

Why a Tidy Desk is Important

Your desk is your command centre. A cluttered desk is a visual distraction that can interfere with focus and productivity. Whether you’re working at home or in the office an organised, tidy workspace helps you stay calm and focused. It’ll be much easier to work through your task list and problem solve.

A clutter free desk is easier to keep clean too. Desk hygiene is more important than ever in the wake of Covid. There are lots of places on desks that can harbour germs, even more so if your desk is untidy.

How Can You Declutter Your Desk?

Getting into a routine of tidying your desk is important along with assigning a space for everything and throwing away old documents. There is also plenty of equipment and tools that can help. Here are a few things you might need to get started: 

Under Desk Cable Tray

It’s not just the desktop that can become cluttered. If you’re not careful it can get pretty messy beneath your desk too. 

A tangle of cables beneath your desk is not a good look and can even potentially be dangerous. A cable organiser is a great way to prevent this. This is a metal tray mounted on the underside of your desk. It keeps cables tidy and accessible but out of sight. Some desks have bespoke sliding desktops so the tray can easily be accessed. Cable management chains also enable tidy cable routes from under desk PCs.

Under Desk PC Storage

A PC enclosure is a fitting attached to the underside of your desk for storing your computer. It allows your computer to be kept tidily out of the way creating more space on your desktop. It also prevents the need to store larger PCs on the floor maximising space under your desk and enabling easy cleaning of this area.

If you don’t have a PC enclosure as part of your desk a good alternative is an Elevator PC holder. This holds your PC securely under your desk within a breathable mesh fabric sling. It maximises space under your desk and keeps cables tidily managed.

Docking Station

A universal docking station allows workers to use the same laptop at home and in the office. It makes connecting and disconnecting your computer easier. Rather than having multiple USB, monitor and power cables clutter your desk you can simply place your laptop on the docking station. This converts it into a desktop.

A USB docking station transforms your laptop into a desktop powerhouse. It provides full connectivity to monitors, LAN, the internet, printers, and more. The monitor cables feed into the rear of the laptop docking station creating a tidier desk surface with more space to work.

Monitor Arm

A monitor arm frees up desk space by lifting your monitor above the desk. Cables are also routed through the monitor arm keeping them organised and tidy. This is especially important if you have a multi-screen system. A post mounted monitor arm will support all your monitors and keep them clear of the desk.

A dynamic monitor arm has integrated cables with optional USB connectivity. These are great for both single and dual screen use. Laptops and tablets can also be mounted on this type of arm providing an excellent space saving solution.

Wireless Phone Charger

If you have a wireless phone then a wireless charger is a great way to declutter your desk. An ARC80 charger actually fits into your desktop. Once connected it provides wireless charging instantly without the need for pesky cables. You simply rest your wireless enabled phone on its flat surface and let it work its magic.

Desk Mounted Pen Tray

Desk clutter can get out of control quite quickly. Having pens and other bits and bobs scattered around adds to this. It's handy to have them all in one place so you know where to find them. A desk mounted pen tray fits under your desk like a small drawer. It keeps all your small loose items in one place and easy to access.

What are the Benefits of a Clutter Free Workspace?

• Studies show that an organised space improves employees’ concentration and ability to get tasks done

• Find items you need more quickly saving time during your day

• It’s easier to keep your desk clean and hygienic. This is important to prevent the spread of covid and flu viruses.

• More surface space to spread out equipment and reference materials

• Your workspace looks more professional giving a better impression to colleagues and visitors

• Helps you feel on top of things and in control. This goes a long way to reducing stress

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