During general office cleaning, the floors are vacuumed, swept or mopped. This helps reduce dirt, dust and other allergens that may trigger allergic reactions or exacerbate breathing problems.

High-touch surfaces like switchboards, vending machine buttons, and restroom handles are wiped down and disinfected to cut down on germs and illness. Trash is also emptied and the windows are cleaned.

Dusting

Keeping your office clean is important as it gives a great impression to employees and visitors and reduces the spread of germs. This can help prevent illnesses, thereby reducing sick days.

When cleaning your office, make sure to dust all furniture, shelves, ledges and plants. Clean window sills, blinds and door frames. Remove and clean reading materials like books, magazines and brochures. Discard any that are ripped, dirty or outdated.

Make sure to empty waste bins on a daily basis. Also, ensure that all toilets are stocked with paper towels and hand soap. Emptying rubbish is especially crucial if you have a lot of people working in the same area, as it reduces the risk of germs spreading to everyone else.

Mopping

As part of general office cleaning services, professional cleaners will mop floors and wipe down surfaces. They will also clean all glass, including windows, mirrors, and door and table glasses. They will pick up magazines, brochures, or other clutter on tables or in reception areas and make sure they are neatly arranged for the next day.

The cleaning service will also empty and replace all trash cans. They will wipe down the body of soap dispensers and urinals with disinfectant, sanitize toilet seat covers, bowls, and handles to remove germs that may cause illness or foul odors.

A deep clean is a more thorough version of regular office cleaning. It is similar to spring cleaning and focuses on all the nooks and crannies that may not get cleaned regularly.

Sanitizing

Professional cleaning services can disinfect surfaces using top-grade cleaners that are approved by the EPA. Using the correct chemical for the right amount of time ensures the germs are killed. There are also some products that clean and sanitize or disinfect at the same time. However, it is important to always read the labels to be sure the product does not contain chemicals that could cause additional damage or leave behind residues.

Janitors will sanitize high-touch surfaces such as keyboards and desks, wipe down kitchen tables and chairs, empty and clean trash cans and change liners, and disinfect kitchen appliances and food prep areas. They will also clean, sanitize and disinfect toilet seats and bowls as well as bathroom surfaces including entry handles. They will also sanitize and disinfect refrigerators and freezers.

Vacuuming

As well as dusting surfaces, sweeping and vacuuming floors should also be done regularly to maintain an Office cleaning services. If your offices have carpeted flooring you should consider using a professional flat mop with microfiber pads rather than string or single use ones as this is the most sustainable and hygienic option.

Stairs present their own challenges because of their enclosed nature and often microbial threats, so they should be cleaned daily, along with all entrance doors, sanitized with quality disinfectants and all door handles, light switches and elevator buttons should be wiped down with antibacterial cleaning wipes. Emptying and replacing waste receptacles should be included in the daily checklist, as should wiping down kitchen areas and emptying and refilling paper towel dispensers and soap dispensers.

Window cleaning

A dirty window can block natural light from entering a room, making a work environment feel dark and closed in. Clean windows allow light to stream in and boost employee morale.

Window cleaning is usually done with water and a squeegee. Chemicals such as soap and glass cleaner may also be added to the water to help the cleaning process. A squeegee is then used to sluice the solution and dirt off of the glass.

A thorough cleaning of your office includes emptying trash and receptacles, sanitizing restroom fixtures, dusting furniture and blinds, mopping hard floors and cleaning windows. Busy Bee offers general janitorial services that include these essentials and more. Contact us to discuss your schedule and pricing.