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This is the Best Office Cleaning Checklist

You might be wondering what comprehensives office cleaning looks like. You might be surprised that the list is extensive, so much so that we break it up by area. The truth is, if you clean without a plan, you’ll end up forgetting something.

We’ve come up with an extensive office cleaning checklist, which we use ourselves. With this list, you can rest assured that everything will be clean, especially if you hire us!

Break Room & Office Kitchen Cleaning Checklist

  • Clean refrigerator and cabinets of unwanted and expired food.
  • Empty the trash as well as the recycling bin
  • Clean utensils and dishes, dry and put away
  • Wipe down surfaces inside the refrigerator
  • Clean out the coffee pot, descale every 3 months
  • Clean and disinfect all surfaces including tables and countertops
  • Inspect water cooler, ensure the area is clean and that water and cups are available

Office Desks & Cubicles Cleaning Checklist

  • Wipe down computer screens
  • Dust keyboards, shake them out to remove any crumbs
  • Vacuum floors
  • Disinfect all surfaces that people touch, with special emphasis on phones, keyboards, and shared appliances
  • Clean glass with streak-free cleaner
  • Dust surfaces

Reception Area Cleaning Checklist

  • Organize reception desk
  • Dust surfaces
  • Ensure water cooler has water, replenish cups if needed
  • Clean and disinfect surfaces
  • Vacuum floors
  • Organize waiting area; put away books and magazines
  • Clean and organize the coffee area, if applicable
  • Clean windows with streak-free cleaner
  • Dust welcome signage, if applicable
  • Deep clean floors every 3-4 months based on foot traffic

Office Restrooms Cleaning Checklist

  • Scrub and disinfect toilets
  • Scrub and disinfect sinks
  • Sweep and mop floors with disinfectant
  • Discard trash
  • Replace empty paper towel or toilet paper dispensers
  • Clean mirrors with streak-free glass cleaner
  • Clean and disinfect surfaces

If that Sounds Like a Lot of Work, it is

If it sounds like it’s a lot of work to properly clean your office, it’s because it is! Rather than spread yourself thin trying to keep your office clean and hygienic (and your team healthy and happy), consider hiring us to do your professional cleaning for you. We’re happy to help; it’s our job.

Call us today to discuss commercial office cleaning.