Short answer
A complete office cleaning checklist covers workspaces, kitchens and break rooms, restrooms and common areas, with each task's frequency. Trash, restrooms, kitchen surfaces, high-touch points and client-facing areas are every visit; dusting and full vacuuming weekly; high dusting, baseboards and interior glass monthly or quarterly. Get your cleaner to confirm it in writing.
Workspaces
| Task | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Empty trash and recycling, replace liners | Every visit |
| Disinfect door handles, switches, shared equipment | Every visit |
| Dust desks, ledges and partitions | Weekly |
| Vacuum carpets | Every visit in traffic areas, weekly everywhere |
| High dusting and vents | Monthly to quarterly |
Kitchens and break rooms
| Task | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Clean and sanitize counters, sinks and tables | Every visit |
| Wipe appliance fronts and microwave | Every visit |
| Empty and reline bins | Every visit |
| Sweep and mop floors | Every visit |
| Clean appliance interiors | As agreed |
Restrooms
| Task | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Clean and disinfect toilets, urinals, sinks, fixtures | Every visit |
| Clean mirrors and partitions | Every visit |
| Refill soap, paper towels and toilet paper | Every visit |
| Mop and disinfect floors | Every visit |
| Detail clean of grout, walls and corners | Periodic |
Common areas
| Task | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Reception and waiting areas tidied and dusted | Every visit |
| Entrance and lobby glass | Every visit |
| Conference rooms reset | Every visit |
| Baseboards and door frames | Monthly |
| Interior glass and partitions | Monthly |
Using this checklist
Share it with your cleaner and ask them to confirm which items they do and how often. Anything they won’t commit to in writing is something you shouldn’t assume is happening.