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Workplace washroom cleaning checklist

Washrooms generate more complaints than any other part of a building. This checklist sets out what should be done on every clean, weekly and monthly.

Updated 22 October 2026 · Avenclear Cleaning

Every clean

  • Clean and disinfect toilets inside and out, including seats, hinges and bases
  • Clean and disinfect urinals and flush plates
  • Clean basins, taps and splashbacks
  • Disinfect touchpoints: door handles, locks, flush handles, dispensers and hand dryers
  • Clean mirrors
  • Empty bins and replace liners
  • Restock soap, toilet paper and hand towels
  • Mop the floor with red-coded equipment
  • Sign the cleaning log

Weekly

  • Descale taps, urinals and shower heads
  • Clean partitions, doors and wall tiles
  • Clean behind and around toilet pans
  • Check and clean extractor grilles

Monthly

  • Deep clean grout and floor edges
  • High-level dusting of vents and lights
  • Check sealant around basins and urinals and report defects

Colour coding

Use red cloths and mops for toilets, urinals and washroom floors, and never take them into other areas. See cleaning colour coding explained.

Busy buildings

Where washrooms are heavily used, add daytime checks every one to two hours, with a visible log on the back of the door.

FAQ

Quick answers

How often should workplace toilets be cleaned?

At least once every working day, with extra daytime checks in busy buildings.

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