Checklist for Office Cleaning

An experienced cleaner knows the best sequence of office cleaning duties and with observation and competence, does not stop cleaning until all areas are clean. For those less experienced, this checklist can serve as both a sequence of cleaning duties, as well as a list of duties for a normal office cleaning. It can be used for shops and studios, as well as for business offices. The list can be checked off item by item as they are done. This checklist should be done daily for a busy office or less often in a low traffic office. It includes only a few actions of deep cleaning, which are usually done less than once per month.

Trash Removal

1. Collect trash from all cans, making sure no cans are missed.
2. Replace a clean trash bag in can as needed and secure the top.
3. Replace each can to the same place neatly.
4. Remove trash to outside dumpster.

Dust Wiping

1. Dust wipe furniture with a microfiber cloth or similar.
2. Damp wipe desk tops to remove spots and fingerprints.
3. Damp wipe doors, light switches to remove dirt, smudges.
4. Check for and remove cobwebs from windows and corners.
5. Spot clean glass doors and partitions.

Restroom Cleaning

1. Check and stock dispensers as needed for toilet tissue, paper towels, soap, etc.
2. Clean sink, faucet, mirrors.
3. Clean toilets, urinals inside and out.
4. Sweep and mop restroom floors (can be done at time of floor cleaning).

Clean Kitchen / Lunchroom

1. Clean kitchen counters.
2. Clean appliance exteriors and microwave oven.
3. Clean outside of trash can(s) and lid(s).
4. Spot clean cabinet fronts.
5. Sweep floor thoroughly and pick up debris, then wet mop.
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Office Floor Cleaning

1. Sweep, dust mop heard floors and pick up debris.
2. Vacuum carpets, including under desks, and replace chairs.
3. Wet mop hard floors, being careful not to walk on the wet floor. Put up “Wet Floor” signs before starting if anyone is present.
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Office Deep Cleaning Options

Professional janitors and building custodians know that periodically a deeper cleaning is required as part of proper building maintenance. Here are a few of the deep cleaning duties that should be done monthly or as needed.

1. Use mineral deposit removal acid, such as CLR and/or pumice stone to remove mineral build-up from sinks, urinals and toilet bowls. Follow directions on product bottle.
2. Use a carpet spot remover to remove spots from carpet. Follow directions on product bottle. Do a machine carpet cleaning when the traffic lanes are soiled.
3. Use furniture polish on wood furniture to preserve and bring out color and shine.

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