Updated 22 October 2026 · Avenclear Cleaning
A practical rule of thumb
| Office use | Suggested frequency |
|---|---|
| Fewer than 10 people, a few days a week | 1 to 2 cleans a week, plus washroom checks |
| 10 to 30 people, most days | 3 cleans a week |
| 30 or more people, every day | Daily (5 cleans a week) |
| Busy building, heavy visitor traffic | Daily, plus daytime janitorial cover |
Rooms that need cleaning every working day
Whatever the overall frequency, shared washrooms and kitchens should be cleaned every day they are used. These are where hygiene problems and complaints start.
Hybrid working
If most people come in on the same two or three days, clean on the evenings after those days and reduce the rest. Paying for daily cleaning of floors nobody used is a common waste. Match the schedule to your actual occupancy and review it every quarter.
Rotate the deeper tasks
High-level dusting, skirting boards and glass do not need doing every visit. A good schedule spreads them across the month so the building never falls behind. See the office cleaning checklist for a full breakdown.