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Office Cleaning Checklist | What Your Cleaners Should Do

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Office Cleaning Checklist | What Your Cleaners Should Do

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Do you have an office that you run? If yes, then I’m sure you’d want your office to be cleaned neat, and organized. As we both know, offices that are in such conditions increase productivity. A clean and organized office is a necessity if you want to create and maintain a healthy working environment for your employees and help keep their morale high and encouraged.

To achieve this, you need a regular office cleaning schedule. You can choose to make use of your office team to handle the task, or you can bring in professionals to handle the office cleaning. Most business owners and establishments contact the services of Phronesis Cleaning for their office cleaning.

However, if you choose to carry out the cleaning yourself, check out what you need to do, and what needs to be cleaned in this post.

Office Cleaning Checklist 2022

When it comes to cleaning your office, you need a good and standard cleaning checklist. Most business enterprises would opt to hire professional cleaning services to handle the office cleaning service. However, if you wish to carry out the cleaning services yourself, or with the aid of your employees, you’ll need a cleaning checklist that would help keep the to-do task under control and ensures your office is clean and sanitary.

Let’s take a look at some of the basic office cleaning checklists that can ensure your office is left with a dirt-free environment:

Cleaning Checklist For Office Desks And Cubicles

Take the following steps to keep the areas where people sit and work such as the desks, cubicles, and tables clean and organized:

Clean the computer screens gently and dust keyboards.
Empty the trash cans and recycle paper
Vacuum the floors around, under the desks and under tables too.
Clean the windows gently
Disinfect all the surfaces that people touch including; phones, lamps, keyboards, fax machines, copiers, staplers, and more.
Dust the desks, shelves, and other surfaces.

Cleaning Checklist For Office Kitchens And Break Rooms

The kitchen and break rooms are two of the most frequently used areas in an office. Here’s how you can keep these rooms clean and tidy:

Discard all Food wrappers, unwanted food, expired perishables, and other items that are no longer required.
Clean the utensils and dishware, and properly store the clean ones.
Empty the trash and recycle bins.
Remove any expired food from the refrigerator, and disinfect refrigerator surfaces.
Clean the coffee maker and discard any used coffee grounds.
Clean and disinfect surfaces where people eat and prepare food, such as tables and counters.
Appliances such as the toaster or microwave should be cleaned.
Check the water cooler to ensure there is enough water and cups for everyone to drink.

Cleaning Checklist For Office Reception And Waiting Areas

To make a good first impression, the front area of your office that welcomes guests should be clean and organized. Take the following cleaning steps to accomplish this:

Clean up and organized the welcome desk.
Dust the desk, hard surfaces, waiting room tables, and other things.
Empty the garbage and recycling cans.
Refill the water cups at the water cooler and ensure that there is enough water for guests.
Arrange books or magazines that have been left out for visitors to read.
If there is common coffee in the lobby, clean out the coffee machine and filter it.
Clean and dust the windows, company signs, and other elements that visitors notice first.
Disinfect surfaces that people come into contact with, such as lamps, phones, call buttons and bells, TV screens, and so on.
Clean the carpet in your office’s waiting room and common areas at least once every 3 to 4 months.

Cleaning Checklist For Office Bathrooms

Every bathroom, including the one in your office, requires regular cleaning and disinfection. Here’s how to keep it secure, healthy, and clean.

Toilets should be cleaned and properly disinfected.
Clean the sinks properly and disinfect it
Sweep the floor properly, then mob it with a disinfectant
Disinfect all hard surfaces after cleaning them
Properly discard paper towels and other trash that isn’t in the recycling bin.
Replace the toilet paper and paper towel rolls
Glass cleaner should be used to clean the mirrors.
Check and ensure that all of the hand dryers are operational. If you find any problem with the hand dryer that you cannot fix after troubleshooting, contact a repairman or maintenance specialist.

Cleaning Checklist For The Area Outside Your Office

If your office has an exterior area, then take some time to clean that too. The exterior of your office contributes to its first impression. Take the following steps to keep the outside of your office clean.

Sweep away any leaves, branches, or debris littered around the office like on the sidewalk or near the front door.
Ensure that the welcome mats are clean and in the proper location.
Clean the glass doors and windows and ensure that they are clean, streak-free, and shiny.
Empty the outdoor trashcans to avoid odors and pests.
Remove any branches or bushes that obstruct the walkways, sidewalks, or doors.
Check the parking lot for hazardous materials such as branches or snow piles that prevent people from walking or parking.

Conclusion

To create a healthy working environment, it is important to have all the supplies and equipment needed for the smooth running of the office, and it is equally important to make sure these things are in good shape, and the space is kept clean and cared for. To carry out a proper cleaning at the office, follow the procedures in this post, or hire a professional cleaning service like Phronesis Cleaning. Their team of cleaning experts will ensure that every important part of the office is in great shape and the office environment feels great to work in.

FAQs

What are the Office Cleaner Job Duties?

Office cleaning duties include; Vacuuming floors, mopping floors, shampooing carpets, cleaning bathrooms and scrubbing toilets, urinals, and shower stalls, and dusting shelves, doors, and other surfaces in an office or business building. Cleaning and disinfecting furniture, equipment, and other items in the office environment are also included.

How can I make a daily cleaning schedule?

To make a daily cleaning schedule, use the format:

Monday: Clean the Bathrooms

Tuesday: Dust and Vacuum the Common Areas

Wednesday: Scrub and clean the Kitchen

Thursday: Tidy the Entryway and Bedrooms

Friday: Clear the Clutter from Your Mind.

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