Office Cleaning Checklist
By Grainger Editorial Staff 8/1/20
Nobody wants to work in a dirty office. A tidy and organized workplace can help to improve productivity and boost employee morale, among other benefits. Spring isn’t the only time to spruce things up; routine cleaning is a necessary step in obtaining a healthy and positive work environment.
Because each area of your office gets used differently, a one-size-fits-all cleaning routine simply won’t do. Instead, tackle each room individually with our office cleaning checklist to ensure every area is covered.
Reception Area/Lobby
| Mop or vacuum the floors | |
| Wash any glass doors or surfaces with the right cleaning solution | |
| Dust and polish furniture with a treatment or wood cleaner | |
| Disinfect furniture that is touched often, including door handles, light switches and phones | |
| Empty wastebaskets and refill with a new trash bag | |
| Tidy up any accessories, décor or furniture that looks out of place |
Conference/Break Rooms
| Vacuum any carpet or sweep hard flooring | |
| Clean dry erase boards and organize various accessories | |
| Disinfect all phones and devices with wipes | |
| Dust any furniture such as filing cabinets, bookshelves and countertops | |
| Empty wastebaskets and refill with a new trash bag |
Kitchen
| Sweep and clean tile floors | |
| Disinfect the sink and clean the drain of any food debris | |
| Clean and dry any dirty dishes with soap or run the dishwasher with the right detergent if applicable |
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| Clean and disinfect the microwave | |
| Toss any expired or old food from the refrigerator and freezer | |
| Empty trash and recycling containers and replace the trash bags |
Restrooms
| Sweep and mop tile flooring | |
| Test all plumbing equipment, including toilets, urinals, faucets and hand dryers | |
| Clean toilets and urinals with bathroom cleaners | |
| Tidy and disinfect all surfaces, countertops and sinks | |
| Disinfect main door handle and each stall | |
| Refill all paper products, including toilet paper, paper towels and toilet seat covers |
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| Check and refill hand soap and dispensers | |
| Empty all wastebaskets and refill with new trash bags |
Offices/Cubicles
| Mop or vacuum the floors | |
| Dust and clean desks, countertops and other flat surfaces with disinfectant wipes |
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| Dust and disinfect computers, accessories and other devices (fax machines, copiers, phones) |
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| Empty all wastebaskets and refill with new trash bags |
With all hands on deck, workplace cleaning is a breeze. Print out this checklist to distribute to your employees or hang it on the wall to check off each task off one-byone. With the right directions, a clean work environment is easy to accomplish and maintain.
Sources:
http://www.cleanlink.com/news/article/Advantages-To-Maintaining-A-Clean-Workplace--15353
The information contained in this article is intended for general information purposes only and is based on information available as of the initial date of publication. No representation is made that the information or references are complete or remain current. This article is not a substitute for review of current applicable government regulations, industry standards, or other standards specific to your business and/or activities and should not be construed as legal advice or opinion. Readers with specific questions should refer to the applicable standards or consult with an attorney.
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