January 12, 2026

National Clean Up Your Desk Day

Conquer post-holiday clutter and start the new year with a fresh, organized, and secure workspace.

Organized vs Cluttered Desk

"A cluttered desk is an invitation to chaos. A clean desk helps you focus."

Organize & Declutter

Uncluttered desks equal clear heads. Kickstart the new year by making your workspace functional.

Boost Productivity

We lose up to four hours per week looking for misplaced files. Clean desks make everyone more efficient.

Reduce Stress & Germs

No more worrying about lost documents. Plus, regular cleaning eliminates germs on phones and keyboards.

Security Focus

The Cybersecurity Connection

A tidy desk isn't just about aesthetics; it's a critical line of defense in Information Security. Visual hacking and physical data theft are real threats.

Lock It Up

Secure sensitive documents in locked drawers.

Clear Screen

Always lock your computer screen when away.

Secure Hardware

Put away USB drives and badges.

Wipe Boards

Erase sensitive notes from meeting rooms.

5 Stunning Facts About Offices

Vintage Typewriter
Did you know?

The Evolution of Workspace

From roll-top desks to standing desks, our workspace defines how we work.

01

The Typewriter Changed the Desk

The classic rolltop design vanished to accommodate the new machinery.

02

Darwin Put Wheels on the Chair

He wanted to glide to his specimens quicker in his study!

03

Microbe Madness

There are roughly 16 million microbes on a typical office keyboard!

04

Lost Time

Employees spend ~6 weeks per year looking for misplaced items.

05

Cleaning Neglect

Only 3% of offices clean their electronic equipment regularly.

Take Action

How to Celebrate & Declutter

Ready to transform your workspace? Follow these five essential steps to reclaim your desk and your peace of mind.

Say Goodbye to Junk

Throw, shred, recycle. Get rid of what you don't need.

Files, Not Piles

Adopt a filing system. Labeling folders pays massive dividends.

Organize Drawers

Invest in organizers. Don't dig through a nest of paper clips.

Digital Desk

Organize your computer desktop and file loose documents.

Make it an Event

Challenge colleagues to a 'Cleanest Desk' competition!

Join the Challenge

Post your before-and-after photos with
#CleanOffYourDeskDay

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A Brief History of the Desk

From ancient writing surfaces to modern standing desks, the workspace has evolved remarkably over the centuries.

1350s

Latin Origins

The Modern Latin word "desca" means "table to write on," giving birth to the word "desk."

1700s

A Shift In Working Trends

More people move away from labor-intensive work in favor of desk jobs.

1800s

The First Commercial Offices

The first commercial offices begin to appear in industrial cities throughout the northern U.S.

1876

A Grand Office Furniture Expo

The Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia showcases new office equipment and furniture, featuring fancy roll-top desks and new filing systems.

1900s

A Boom In Production

Steel desks become popular since they can withstand continual pounding on typewriters and carry heavy loads of paper.

2009

The First Office Chair Race

Bad Koenig-Zell, Germany, hosts the first Office Chair Racing Championship, with around 70 people participating!

2012

Officially Filthy

Researchers at San Diego University find that the average office has over 500 species of bacteria.

2013

Clean Desks Aid Healthy Living

Researchers at the University of Minnesota discover correlations between tidy desks and clean eating habits.

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