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Office Cleaning Checklist for Small Businesses

Daily, weekly and monthly cleaning tasks for a small office, from desks and kitchens to toilets and meeting rooms.

TidyGo team2 min read

A clean office is healthier, more pleasant to work in and makes a better impression on visitors. This checklist covers what a small office (up to about 20 people) needs, and how often.

Every day

Desks and work areas

  • Empty bins and replace bin liners
  • Wipe desks that have been cleared
  • Wipe phones, keyboards and mice if staff ask for it

Kitchen

  • Wash up or run the dishwasher
  • Wipe worktops, sink and tables
  • Wipe the front of the fridge, microwave and kettle
  • Empty food and recycling bins

Toilets

  • Clean and disinfect toilets, urinals and sinks
  • Refill soap, toilet roll and paper towels
  • Mop the floor

Floors and entrance

  • Vacuum walkways and carpets that get the most use
  • Mop the entrance and kitchen floors

Cleaning an office desk with a spray bottle and cloth

Every week

  • Dust shelves, window sills and tops of cabinets
  • Clean inside the microwave
  • Clear out and wipe the office fridge (agree a day so staff know when old food goes)
  • Clean glass doors, partitions and mirrors
  • Wipe door handles, light switches and lift buttons
  • Vacuum all carpets, including under desks
  • Wipe meeting room tables and chairs

A small office kitchen with dark cabinets

Every month

  • Wipe skirting boards and radiators
  • Clean inside kitchen cupboards
  • Descale the kettle, taps and coffee machine
  • Clean the inside of windows
  • Vacuum upholstered chairs

Every 3–6 months

  • Deep clean the kitchen, including the oven if you have one
  • Shampoo or deep clean carpets
  • Clean behind and under furniture
  • Clean blinds or wash curtains

A cleaner cleaning an office floor

How long does an office clean take?

As a guide, one cleaner needs about 2–3 hours for a small office of up to 10 desks with a kitchen and toilets. Bigger offices, or ones cleaned less often, need more hours or more than one cleaner. With TidyGo office cleaning you choose the hours and the number of cleaners, and you see the price before you book.

Tips for a smooth office clean

  1. Choose a time when the office is quiet, such as early morning or evening.
  2. Ask staff to clear their desks on cleaning days, so cleaners can wipe them.
  3. Write down access details: keys, alarm codes, parking and which rooms to skip.
  4. Keep supplies stocked: soap, toilet roll and bin bags.
  5. Book a regular slot. The same day each week keeps standards steady and is easy for everyone to remember.

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