Office cleaning checklist

This is a general-purpose checklist, not a promise of exactly what any specific vendor includes — always confirm the actual scope of work in writing. See our Office Cleaning page for what's typically included in our own plans.

Every visit (daily or per-scheduled cleaning)

• Empty all trash and recycling bins, replace liners
• Wipe down desks, counters, and shared surfaces
• Clean and sanitize restrooms — toilets, sinks, mirrors, floors
• Restock restroom and breakroom supplies (paper products, soap)
• Vacuum carpeted areas and high-traffic floors
• Mop and spot-clean hard floors
• Wipe down breakroom tables and counters
• Empty and reline breakroom trash

Weekly

• Dust surfaces, ledges, and furniture
• Clean interior glass and partitions
• Detail-clean entryway and reception area
• Vacuum under furniture and in corners

Monthly or periodic

• Dust vents, light fixtures, and baseboards
• Clean interior windows
• Deep-clean or spot-treat carpet
• Wipe down kitchen/breakroom appliance exteriors
• Disinfect high-touch points — door handles, light switches, elevator buttons

Seasonal or as-needed

• Floor stripping, waxing, or deep carpet cleaning
• Exterior window cleaning (where accessible)
• Post-event or post-project deep clean

How to use this list

If you're evaluating a current or prospective vendor, ask them to map their actual scope of work against a list like this one — see our scope of work guide for what a good written scope should look like. A vendor who can't clearly say what's included at each frequency is harder to hold accountable later.