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A clean office isn't just about appearances, though a spotless space absolutely shapes what clients and new hires think of you. It's also about health: shared desks, keyboards, and door handles are how a single cold becomes half the team out sick. The key is a consistent routine, split into what needs doing daily, weekly, and monthly. Here's a checklist you can put to work.
Daily
- Empty all trash and recycling; replace liners
- Disinfect high-touch points: door handles, light switches, shared keyboards, phones
- Wipe and sanitize the break room, sink, counters, and tables
- Restock restrooms and disinfect fixtures
- Spot-clean entry glass and reception surfaces, the first thing visitors see
- Vacuum high-traffic walkways and empty entryway mats
Weekly
- Vacuum all carpeted areas and mop hard floors
- Dust desks, shelves, monitors, and window sills
- Clean interior glass, partitions, and conference-room tables
- Deep clean and descale break room appliances (microwave, fridge)
- Detailed restroom cleaning, including partitions and floors
Monthly and quarterly
- Dust vents, baseboards, and hard-to-reach ledges
- Clean interior and exterior windows
- Deep clean carpets and address high-traffic wear
- Wipe down walls, doors, and frames
- Detail-clean under and behind furniture
Don't skip the spots that spread germs
The places that get missed most are the ones that matter most for keeping your team healthy: shared keyboards and mice, phone handsets, the break room fridge handle, coffee machine buttons, and every door handle between the entrance and the restroom. Disinfecting these daily does more for attendance than almost anything else.
Keeping all of this consistent is tough for staff to fit around their actual jobs, which is why most businesses bring in a dependable commercial cleaner. We provide flexible office and janitorial service across West Michigan, day-porter or after-hours, with the same vetted crew every visit and no long lock-in contracts.
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