Keeping a workplace in London clean and presentable is a challenge that facility managers, office managers and property managers across the capital have been facing for many years. Our workplace cleaning checklist is designed to help these managers tackle the highest-use communal workplace areas: reception, kitchen and washrooms.
Drawing on our over 20 years of professional office cleaning experience servicing offices in London, this workplace cleaning checklist provides you with the essential cleaning tasks for these three areas and how often you should complete them.
Reception Cleaning Checklist
When cleaning your office reception, we recommend assigning tasks to be done on a daily, weekly and periodic basis to ensure the best possible presentation for staff and clients alike.
Daily Reception Cleaning Tasks
Your daily reception cleaning tasks are designed to tackle the mess and dirt that accumulates in a high-footfall area such as this. Every day, we recommend you:
- Vacuum and mop flooring where appropriate.
- Empty waste bins.
- Wipe down the reception desk and clear surfaces.
- Clean entrance-door glass if applicable.
- Sanitise high-touch points such as handles and switches.
- Straighten seating/waiting areas.
- Spot-clean visible marks.
Weekly and Periodic Tasks
Reception cleaning tasks typically done on a weekly basis are larger and more time-consuming tasks. They are still just as important as daily cleaning tasks and go a long way in improving your overall office presentation. Your reception cleaning checklist should include:
- Detailed glass cleaning.
- Dust ledges, skirting and less accessible areas.
- Deep-clean carpets/floors where required.
- Clean behind movable furniture.
Any areas of your reception that see a lot of footfall or are in the immediate eyeline of visitors should also be addressed regularly.
Office Kitchen Cleaning Checklist
Office kitchens are hotbeds for mess, clutter and bacteria, which is why it is vitally important that they are approached properly when it comes to cleaning.
Daily Kitchen Cleaning Tasks
Office kitchens require daily attention. They can quickly become cluttered, making them unusable and unhygienic. Your daily kitchen cleaning tasks should include:
- Clean and sanitise all worktops.
- Clean sinks and taps.
- Wipe down tables.
- Empty waste/recycling bins.
- Clean appliance exteriors and handles.
- Mop and vacuum floors.
- Address visible spills promptly.
Weekly and Periodic Tasks
Hygiene is of paramount importance in all office kitchens, which is why your weekly and periodic cleaning tasks should go deeper into the most important areas. We recommend you focus on:
- Microwave interior.
- Fridge shelves and surfaces.
- Cupboard fronts.
- Limescale and detailed appliance cleaning.
- Behind/under accessible appliances.
To keep your office kitchen clean, we recommend implementing a workplace policy that puts the responsibility for organising personal dishes, food, and clutter on your staff, rather than assuming your professional office cleaners will take care of it. This means the kitchen remains in better condition for longer.
If your preference is not to implement an office kitchen policy, be sure to agree with your contract cleaners when discussing scope of work.
Washroom Cleaning Checklist
Keeping bacteria at bay in your washrooms is critical. Your daily, weekly and periodic cleaning tasks should focus on hygiene and disinfecting.
Daily Washroom Cleaning Tasks
To keep this space as hygienic as possible, we recommend these daily washroom cleaning tasks:
- Clean and disinfect toilets/urinals.
- Sanitise sinks, taps and high-touch points.
- Clean mirrors.
- Empty sanitary/general waste bins.
- Mop floors.
- Replenish soap, toilet roll and hand-drying supplies where needed.
- Check odour and overall presentation.
Weekly And Periodic Tasks
Weekly and periodic washroom cleaning tasks are your opportunity to make great improvements to the overall hygiene of your washroom. We recommend:
- Remove limescale.
- Detail cubicle partitions/doors.
- Clean vents, edges and less accessible surfaces.
- Periodic deeper floor/grout cleaning.
How Often Should A Workplace Be Cleaned?
The frequency of cleaning your workplace depends on the size of your office/workplace, typical occupancy, footfall and how each area is used. High-use areas such as kitchens, washrooms and receptions require daily cleaning at a minimum and, in the busiest of cases, daytime cleaning.
Lower-use workspaces may not need as much regular attention. Your cleaning specification should be tailored to usage and other factors, instead of being the same rota everywhere.
Need Help Keeping Your Workplace Clean?
Looking for help keeping your workplace clean? Assertio Services are professional office cleaners in London, servicing a wide range of workplaces, including co-working spaces, across the capital. With over 20 years’ experience in contract cleaning and flexible scheduling to suit your office hours, we are ready to help you keep your workplace presentable.
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Workplace Cleaning Checklist FAQs
Explore some of the most commonly asked questions around workplace cleaning.
What Areas Of A Workplace Should Be Cleaned Every Day?
Your priority should be to clean the areas of the workplace that are most frequently used and touched. This is where bacteria builds up and clutter gathers. Most commonly, these are receptions, kitchens and washrooms.
Who Is Responsible For Keeping A Workplace Kitchen Clean?
When discussing your scope of work with your chosen office cleaners in London, be sure to define clearly who is responsible for what. Many London workplaces have a cleaning policy outlining what is expected of their staff.
What Are The Most Important High-Touch Areas To Clean In An Office?
We recommend focussing on handles, switches, taps, appliance handles and shared surfaces.
