Key takeaways
- Write down tasks and frequencies so everyone shares the same expectations.
- Daily tasks cover trash, restrooms, floors and high-touch surfaces.
- Weekly and monthly tasks handle dusting, glass and detail work.
- Periodic deep cleans protect floors and carpets.
Daily tasks
Empty trash and recycling, vacuum or mop floors, clean and restock restrooms, wipe break-room surfaces and disinfect high-touch points such as door handles and light switches.
Desks are usually wiped only if cleared, so it helps to tell staff to put away papers.
Weekly and monthly tasks
Dust blinds and vents, clean interior glass and entry doors, wipe baseboards and vacuum edges. Sanitize phones and shared equipment on a regular rotation.
Monthly tasks might include dusting high surfaces and cleaning light fixtures.
Periodic deep cleaning
Carpet extraction, floor stripping and waxing, tile and grout cleaning and window washing are best done on a calendar rather than when problems appear.
Offices in Nashville often schedule these quarterly or annually to extend the life of flooring.
How to evaluate a cleaning company
Ask for a written scope, ask who your contact is, and ask how problems are reported and fixed. A short walkthrough of the space should come before any proposal.
Quick answers
Should janitors clean desks?
Typically they wipe cleared surfaces. Tell your team to put away papers and electronics.
How often should offices be cleaned?
Daily or several times a week for most offices, with weekly for small spaces.
