Short answer
Office kitchens need counters, sinks and tables cleaned and sanitized, appliance fronts and the microwave wiped, bins emptied and floors mopped on every visit. Cabinet fronts and appliance interiors run weekly or as agreed. Set a weekly fridge clear-out rule, since cleaners shouldn't throw away food without direction.
Nightly
- Clean and sanitize counters, tables and sinks.
- Wipe appliance fronts, handles and the microwave inside and out.
- Empty trash, recycling and compost; reline bins.
- Sweep and mop floors.
- Load or run the dishwasher, if that’s part of your agreement.
Weekly and periodic
- Wipe cabinet fronts and backsplashes.
- Clean appliance interiors as agreed.
- Detail clean sinks and fixtures.
- Clean chairs and table bases.
The refrigerator problem
The office fridge is everyone’s and no one’s. Most cleaners won’t throw away food without direction, and they shouldn’t. The fix is a simple rule: a set day each week when anything unlabeled goes, announced in advance. Once the rule exists, your cleaner can follow it.
Habits that help between cleanings
- Bins sized for how much the office actually generates.
- Clear labels for trash, recycling and compost.
- Paper towels and dish soap stocked where people need them.
- A “last one out” dishwasher routine.
How we handle kitchens
Kitchens and break rooms are on every visit’s checklist. If yours is being overwhelmed mid-week, we’ll suggest a short reset visit on off nights.