A clean office does two jobs. It's the first impression clients and customers get when they walk in, and it's the place your team spends most of its working day. This checklist breaks office cleaning into daily, weekly, and monthly tasks so you can see what a complete scope looks like, whether you do it in-house or hire a cleaning company.
Daily tasks
These keep a busy office presentable and healthy.
- Empty all trash and recycling bins and replace liners
- Clean and disinfect restrooms: toilets, urinals, sinks, counters, and mirrors
- Restock toilet paper, paper towels, and soap
- Wipe kitchen and break-room counters, tables, and sinks
- Wipe high-touch points: door handles, light switches, railings, and elevator buttons
- Tidy the reception area and wipe the front desk
- Spot-clean entry glass and doors
- Sweep or vacuum high-traffic areas
Weekly tasks
- Vacuum all carpeted areas, including under desks where accessible
- Mop all hard floors
- Dust and wipe cleared desks and work surfaces
- Dust shelves, window sills, and partitions
- Clean the microwave and wipe appliance exteriors
- Wipe cabinet fronts in the kitchen
- Clean conference room tables and chairs
Monthly tasks
- Dust high surfaces: tops of cabinets, door frames, and vents
- Wipe baseboards
- Detail-clean restroom tile and partitions
- Clean inside the office refrigerator (with notice to staff)
- Wipe chair bases and arms
- Vacuum floors, rugs and upholstered furniture as part of regular cleanings
- Spot-clean walls
How often should your office be cleaned?
It depends on how many people use the space and how much foot traffic you get.
- Customer-facing businesses (salons, storefronts, studios): usually daily or several times a week
- Busy offices with 15+ people: several times a week
- Small offices with a handful of people: weekly or biweekly
- Any office: a deep clean a few times a year
What to look for in a commercial cleaning company
- A walkthrough before the quote. Anyone who quotes without seeing your space is guessing.
- An agreed scope. You should know exactly what's cleaned and how often.
- Clear pricing. Extra work should be discussed before it's done, not added to the invoice.
- Scheduling around your hours. Cleaning should happen before you open, after close, or on weekends.
- One point of contact. When something needs attention, you should know exactly who to call.
- Paperwork your building needs. Many NYC buildings require a certificate of insurance from service providers. Ask up front.
Office cleaning in Queens from Mr. Spotless
We clean offices and commercial spaces across Queens, from Jamaica Center to Merrick, Linden, and Hempstead. Every client starts with a walkthrough, extra work is always discussed first, and you can reach the owners directly.
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