A clean office is not just about appearance — shared keyboards, door handles and washrooms spread germs quickly, and clutter and dust affect how people feel at work. The simplest way to keep standards consistent is a written checklist that divides tasks by frequency.
Daily tasks
- Empty all waste bins and replace liners
- Clean and disinfect washrooms: commodes, urinals, basins, mirrors and floors
- Restock soap, tissue and hand towels
- Wipe pantry counters, sink, microwave and fridge handles
- Vacuum or mop all floors, with extra attention to the entrance
- Wipe high-touch points: door handles, switches, lift buttons, stair rails
- Dust reception and meeting room surfaces
Weekly tasks
- Wipe desks, monitors and phones (with staff permission)
- Clean glass doors and partitions
- Descale washroom tiles and fittings
- Clean inside the pantry fridge and microwave
- Dust window sills, blinds and skirting
Monthly tasks
- Deep clean or scrub hard floors
- Clean fans, light fittings and AC grilles
- Wash windows inside and reachable outside
- Check and clean exhaust fans
Every three to six months
- Carpet extraction cleaning
- Office chair and sofa upholstery cleaning
- Water tank cleaning for the building
- Pest control inspection
Make it work
Put the checklist on the inside of the cleaning store door, name who is responsible, and review it monthly. If you prefer not to manage cleaners yourself, a cleaning company can take the whole checklist on as a written scope — either as scheduled office cleaning visits, a long-term contract, or trained cleaners supplied to work on site every day.