If your office is looking a little worse for wear, it might be time to give it a deep clean. Office cleaning and commercial cleaning can seem like a daunting task, but with the right plan in place, it doesn’t have to be. In this blog post, we’ll provide a comprehensive guide on how to give your office the deep clean it deserves.
Checklist for Office Cleaning Equipment
Thankfully, professional cleaning companies in Vancouver can keep your office clean. In fact, there are cleaners who specialize in office cleaning! With the right tools and a few simple tips, you can also keep your workplace clean yourself. It's time to update your cleaning arsenal.
Here are some essentials:
Microfiber towels, for all-purpose use
High-power vacuum cleaner
A long-handled duster for hard-to-reach areas
A dust broom and dustpan
A mop and a couple of buckets
Rubber gloves
Scrubbing pads
Toilet brush
Additionally, you'll need the right cleaning solutions on hand, including an all-purpose detergent, dish soap, degreaser, toilet cleaner, and window cleaner. Your office's facilities will determine what you need to buy.
General Office Deep Cleaning
Now that we're finished listing the equipment needed, it's time to get started on cleaning up. In the case of the reception or lobby areas or any individual cubicles, the first thing to do is to get rid of clutter. Junk, documents, and anything old needs to be recycled, shredded, or discarded as part of a thorough cleaning.
One of the first things you should do is dust. Remember to tackle the less prominent or visible areas such as the tops of light fixtures and cabinets, in between the slats of window blinds, and on the grooves on furniture. In addition, be mindful of those hidden, tucked-away corners where dust is more likely to gather.
For higher-contact items like doorknobs, light switches, and fingerprint scanners, do not forget to disinfect after dusting. Dust from the top of things down to avoid sweeping and mopping. Do the remaining cleaning tasks in an above-the-floor order. This means you can either clean the windows first and allow them to dry before dusting or vacuuming furniture, or dust or vacuum chairs and furniture, followed by wiping off any computers or phone you might have lying around.
First, vacuum and sweep the floor, before mopping to clean up any dust that might be in the way. It's usually best to mop twice, just in case there is any dust the first time around. After a washing phase and a rinsing phase, remember to thoroughly dry the floor so as not to create any smudges and markings.
Deep Cleaning The Office Bathroom
Deep cleaning an office bathroom is an essential part of office cleaning. Keeping an office bathroom clean and hygienic ensures that staff and visitors have a pleasant experience and also reduces the risk of illnesses being spread in the workplace.
The things most important to keep clean in the office bathroom are the sinks, toilet bowls, and urinals. With the correct products, let them sit according to the product instructions and then scrub them down before rinsing them thoroughly. It is also important to make sure to clean and disinfect the stall doors and handles. Like most hard surfaces including countertops, switches, and paper towel holders, they must be cleaned and disinfected as well.
Once, all that is finished, begin by sweeping and mopping the floors, removing the trash, and replacing the bag in the bin. Lastly restock any supplies that are needed such as toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, and hygiene products.
Deep Cleaning Office Kitchen and Lunchroom
There are some tasks that are crucial to the cleaning of office kitchens and lunchrooms, such as deep-cleaning the fridge and microwave. Clean all detachable parts with warm, soapy water. Once the insides of the refrigerator and oven have been scrubbed, wipe them with a soft cloth to prevent scratches, and place trays and shelves back in place once everything has dried.
After cleaning the door and handle, disinfect them. If you have any other appliances (like a coffee maker pot), wash them first, then wash the sink after. If your chairs or tables are also greasy, lightly soap them before rinsing and drying them.
Next, deal with items on the counter like condiment bottles, tissue holders, and the like. Use a dampened cloth to disinfect anything that needs disinfecting. Don't forget to clean the windows (when applicable), remove trash, and sweep and mop the floors.
Kitchen and lunchroom floors may be sticky or gritty, so take special care to clean them. The idea of deep cleaning the office is likely to make you tired already, even just thinking about it but hiring professional cleaners in Vancouver to do it for you will definitely take a load off your back and give you the best results.
