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Office cleaning checklist: daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly

Use this checklist to see what a well-run office clean should cover, and how often. It is a starting point; your own building's layout and use will move some tasks up or down the list.

Updated 22 October 2026 · Avenclear Cleaning

Every clean

  • Empty all bins and replace liners; separate recycling
  • Wipe and disinfect desks that are clear, phones and keyboards on request
  • Disinfect touchpoints: door handles, light switches, lift buttons, handrails
  • Vacuum walkways and open areas; mop hard floors
  • Clean and disinfect toilets, urinals and basins; restock consumables
  • Sanitise kitchen worktops, sinks and tables; load or unload the dishwasher
  • Reset meeting rooms and wipe tables
  • Spot-clean entrance glass and reception

Weekly

  • Vacuum fully, including under desks and around edges
  • Descale washroom taps, urinals and shower heads
  • Clean microwaves, kettles and fridge exteriors
  • Fridge clear-down on a fixed, announced day
  • Dust low-level surfaces, window sills and partitions
  • Wipe internal doors and frames

Monthly

  • High-level dusting: tops of cupboards, ledges, vents and light fittings
  • Clean skirting boards and radiators
  • Internal glazing and glass partitions
  • Clean inside microwaves and appliances thoroughly
  • Check and clean entrance matting

Quarterly to annually

  • Carpet extraction in busy walkways (quarterly) and across the office (annually)
  • Hard-floor machine scrub, and strip and reseal where needed
  • Upholstered chairs and soft seating cleaned
  • Blinds cleaned
  • External and high-level windows, by a specialist

Turning the checklist into a contract

A checklist becomes useful when it is attached to each room with a frequency, then priced and audited. See our guide to writing a cleaning specification, or book a site survey and we will draft one for your building.

FAQ

Quick answers

What should be cleaned daily in an office?

Bins, touchpoints, washrooms, kitchen surfaces, clear desks and floors in walkways should be cleaned on every visit.

How often should office carpets be deep cleaned?

Busy walkways and entrances every quarter, and the whole office at least once a year.

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