Office Cleaning

1. General Cleaning & Surface Maintenance:

• Dusting:
  • Dusting all surfaces, including desks, shelves, windowsills, light fixtures, and other flat surfaces.
  • Dusting electronic devices like computers, monitors, keyboards, and telephones.
• Wiping Down Surfaces:
  • Wiping down frequently touched surfaces like door handles, light switches, and elevator buttons.
  • Cleaning and sanitizing kitchen or breakroom countertops and tables.
• Emptying Trash:
  • Emptying trash cans in workspaces, common areas, restrooms, and kitchen areas.
  • Replacing trash liners.
• Cleaning Whiteboards:
  • Wiping down whiteboards and any dry-erase surfaces in meeting rooms or offices.

2. Floor Care:

• Vacuuming Carpets:
  • Vacuuming all carpeted areas, including underneath desks, chairs, and furniture.
  • Spot-cleaning any stains or spills on the carpet.
• Mopping Hard Floors:
  • Sweeping and mopping floors in common areas, hallways, and kitchen/breakroom spaces.
  • Cleaning and sanitizing entryway floors.
• Floor Buffing or Polishing (as needed):
  • Buffing hard floors (e.g., tile, wood, vinyl) for shine and to remove scuffs.

3. Restroom Cleaning & Sanitization:

• Toilets and Urinals:
  • Thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing toilets and urinals, inside and out.
• Sinks and Faucets:
  • Cleaning and sanitizing sinks, faucets, and surrounding counters.
• Mirrors and Glass:
  • Cleaning and polishing mirrors and any glass surfaces.
• Flooring:
  • Sweeping and mopping restroom floors.
• Restocking Supplies:
  • Restocking paper towels, toilet paper, soap, and other hygiene products.
• Trash Removal:
  • Emptying trash bins and replacing liners.

4. Kitchen and Breakroom Cleaning:

• Counters and Appliances:
  • Cleaning and sanitizing countertops, sinks, and surfaces in kitchen areas.
  • Wiping down appliances such as microwaves, refrigerators, coffee machines, and dishwashers.
• Dishes and Utensils (if applicable):
  • Cleaning any dishes left behind, if included in the cleaning contract.
• Trash and Recycling:
  • Emptying trash cans and recycling bins in the kitchen or break room.

5. Window and Glass Cleaning:

• Interior Windows:
  • Cleaning and wiping down windows inside the office, including frames and sills.
• Glass Doors and Partitions:
  • Cleaning glass doors, partitions, and any other transparent surfaces.
• Exterior Windows:
  • For offices on lower floors or easily accessible windows, exterior window cleaning may be included.

6. Deep Cleaning (As Needed):

• Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning:
  • Steam cleaning or shampooing carpets and upholstery, especially in common areas or heavily used office spaces.
• Dusting Vents and Air Ducts:
  • Cleaning air vents and duct covers to ensure proper airflow and air quality.
• High-touch Areas:
  • Regular cleaning and disinfecting of high-touch surfaces, especially in high-traffic areas, such as conference rooms, reception desks, and shared workspaces.

7. Disinfection and Sanitization:

• Disinfecting High-Touch Surfaces:
  • Frequently sanitizing high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, elevator buttons, and computer keyboards.
• General Disinfection:
  • General disinfecting of desks, tables, and other work surfaces to help prevent the spread of germs, particularly during flu season or a health crisis like COVID-19.
• Sanitizing Shared Equipment:
  • Cleaning shared equipment like printers, copiers, and fax machines.

8. Organizing and Tidying Up:

• Straightening Desks and Workstations:
  • Organizing office desks (if requested), including stacking papers or arranging office supplies.
• File and Paper Management (optional):
  • Organizing files or documents, if included in the service scope (usually for larger office cleaning).
• General Tidying of Common Areas:
  • Keeping common areas (lobbies, hallways, break rooms) organized and neat.

9. Special Requests:

• Meeting Rooms:
  • Ensuring that conference rooms are cleaned, with tables wiped down, chairs arranged, and any technology cleaned.
• Seasonal Deep Clean:
  • Some offices schedule deeper cleanings seasonally, which might include additional tasks like cleaning walls, organizing storage spaces, or taking on more significant tasks.

10. Frequency and Customization:

• Daily Cleaning: Some offices need daily cleaning services, especially larger ones or those with high traffic.
• Weekly or Biweekly: Small or less busy offices may opt for weekly or biweekly cleanings.
• After-hours Cleaning: Many office buildings prefer cleaning services to take place after work hours to avoid disrupting employees. Some offices may request specific cleaning times based on shifts or office schedules.