The spring is the perfect opportunity to motivate you and your team for an office clean.
By cleaning, tidying and organising your office space, you can create a comfortable and welcoming environment for the year ahead.
At JMS Cleaning, we are professional commercial cleaners, with over 20 years of experience and renowned for achieving the highest standards of cleaning.
So, to help you make the most out of your spring cleaning sprint, our experts have created a spring cleaning office checklist. Keep reading to find best practices and recommended methods for effective office cleaning.
Office Spring Cleaning Checklist
1. Declutter desks
- Encourage everyone to dispose of any unnecessary papers, stationery and general clutter from the tops of their desks.
- Then, ask everyone to go through their desk drawers, and do the same.
- Offer large recycling / general waste bins, to make sure that everyone can conveniently get rid of their waste.
- Wipe the desk surfaces with disinfectant.
- Clean the computer monitors, keyboards, mice and cables with disinfectant.
2. Clean carpets
- Thoroughly vacuum all carpets, giving particular attention to high-traffic areas (such as hallways and entry points).
- Arrange for a commercial cleaner to conduct a deep carpet wash and clean.
- Take any door mats outside and beat them, to remove dust and debris.
3. Tidy storage areas
- Go through storage areas, and dispose of any unnecessary papers or items.
- Check whether there are any confidential papers or reports that no longer need to be stored (in accordance with legal reporting requirements). If so, ensure they are disposed of in the correct manner.
- Organise and label the remaining items in these areas.
- Dust the shelving units and any larger items.
- Hoover / mop the floors.
4. Clean chairs and soft furnishings
- Vacuum chairs and other large furnishings (such as sofas).
- Clean and disinfect all chairs and soft furniture, using a fabric cleaner. For most cleaners, this can be done by spraying the cleaner on the furniture, gently rubbing it with a cleaning brush, allowing it to sit for around 15 minutes, then blotting the fabric with a clean, dry cloth.
- Pay particular attention to any stains that you spot (and reapply the cleaning solution if needed).
5. Clean the kitchen / break room
- Empty the fridge (discarding any old or expired items). Replenish long-life items (e.g. sauces).
- Disinfect appliances (including any fridges, microwaves, kettles, toasters and coffee machines).
- Depending on whether you live in a hard water area, you may want to descale your kettle.
- Thoroughly wipe down any countertops and tables with antibacterial cleaner.
- Empty and sanitise all bins (including recycling bins).
- Vacuum, mop and disinfect the floor.
6. Clean window interiors
- Note – don’t attempt to clean the exterior pane of your windows yourself. Enlist a professional cleaner to do this for you.
- Use a glass cleaner and a microfibre cloth to clean the interior glass panes of your windows.
- Dust the window sills and blinds.
- Look out for any signs of mould or excessive condensation. If present, you may want to install a dehumidifier, or enlist a professional cleaner to remove the mould.
7. Hire a commercial cleaning specialist
While there’s a lot that you can do yourself, the best way to ensure a thorough deep clean is hiring a commercial cleaning specialist.
At JMS Cleaning, we offer a wide range of flexible cleaning services, including everything from one-off office cleans, to contracted cleaning services, and daily cleaning. That way, you can find a solution that best suits the needs of you and your team.
A clean, organised office is a fantastic way to create a safe, happy, productive and welcoming work environment.
Contact our team for a quote today.