Office cleaning is especially important during these hard times. With Covid-19 causing havoc all over the world, a strict cleaning regime is important to stop the spread of illness in the workplace.
Besides this, a clean office environment shows professionalism, and can help facilitate productivity.
Office Cleaning Checklist – All You Need to Know
When it comes to office cleaning, having this cleaning checklist will ensure a tidy and hygienic office for all who utilize it.
The cleaning of desks and cubicles
Desks and cubicles can get pretty grubby if not dusted and wiped down regularly. This is where people sit, and work for the most part of their day.
When it comes to office cleaning be sure to do the following:
- Dust and wipe down desks
- Wipe down and dust computer screens and keyboards
- Empty all dustbins
- Vacuum, sweep and wash all floors where employees work
- Disinfect surfaces and tools that employees use, such as keyboards, staplers, phones and even printers.
- Dust all shelves
Checklist for cleaning office kitchens
If you do decide to use a professional office cleaning service, ask whether or not kitchen cleaning is included in their package. The cleaning of office kitchens is also essential to ensure good hygiene.
Make sure that the following is thoroughly cleaned:
- Wipe down and disinfect all counters
- Wash all dishes and put them away once cleaned
- Empty all rubbish bins
- Clean the coffee machine and filters if there is one
- Wash and disinfect floors
- Clean appliances such as the microwave and toaster
- Disinfect and clean the fridge. If there is old food, be sure to throw it out.
Should the office reception area also be cleaned regularly?
To answer your question, yes it should be. A reception area provides a “first impression” of your company. If the reception area is untidy, dusty or dirty, it could reflect badly on your business.
But if your reception area or waiting rooms smell clean, and look tidy, it gives the air of professionalism.
Check off the following for expert commercial cleaning:
- Organise and clean the main reception desk. Pack away all papers and stationary neatly.
- Dust and wipe down all tables, chairs and surfaces.
- Make sure that any magazines or books that are left out for clients to read, are in a good condition and neatly placed.
- Wash and sweep all floors
- Try washing all carpets in the waiting area every 4 – 6 months.
- Disinfect all surfaces, including door handles, light switches, phones and keyboards.
- Windows should also be washed regularly
- Once again if there is a coffee machine, or water filter be sure that the surfaces are clean, old coffee grounds are discarded and that there are enough clean cups for clients to drink from.
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Checklist for cleaning office bathrooms
Have you ever walked into a public bathroom and it was just filthy? Don’t let this happen to your office. Nothing is worse than having an untidy, dirty, bathroom area.
Besides this, if an office bathroom isn’t properly sanitised, it becomes a breeding ground for all kinds of nasty bugs.
Follow this checklist to keep office bathrooms safe, sanitary and clean.
- Clean and disinfect all toilets. Wipe down and disinfect all toilet and door handles. Be sure to use different cleaning clothes for each item that needs to be cleaned. For example 1 cloth for toilets, another for bathrooms counters and another for door handles and light switches.
- Empty all dustbins
- Wipe and sanitise all counters and taps
- Wash and disinfect floors
- Replace toilet rolls, soap and sanitiser.
- If there are hand towels in the office bathroom, be sure to wash them or replace them with clean fresh towels daily.
- Clean all mirrors from water marks with glass cleaner
- If any toilets are leaking, let a handyman come fix it asap.
Need professional office cleaning services? Let’s get in touch…
Sometimes professional help is needed when it comes to office cleaning. It’s important to make a great first impression when clients visit your offices, and having a clean space can provide that.
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