Sunshine guide
How often should an office be cleaned?
A sensible way to set cleaning frequencies around people, rooms and actual usage.
Frequency follows use
There is no honest single answer for every office. A small quiet studio and a busy shared workplace create different cleaning needs. Start by mapping people, footfall, food, washrooms and client-facing areas.
Daily or high-frequency tasks
Bins, shared kitchens, washrooms, entrances and obvious spill risks often need the most frequent attention. High-touch points may also matter more where many people share the same space.
Weekly routine
Desk surfaces that are clear and included in the scope, meeting rooms, internal glass spot cleaning, vacuuming and suitable hard floors can form the core of a regular schedule. The exact split depends on occupancy and working patterns.
Less frequent detail work
Ledges, reachable frames, skirting boards, detailed internal glass and low-use storage areas may fit a rotating or periodic plan. Scheduling them deliberately prevents them disappearing from the routine altogether.
A simple way to set the schedule
- List every room and shared area.
- Give each a low, medium or high usage rating.
- Identify hygiene-sensitive or client-facing areas.
- Agree daily, weekly and rotating tasks.
- Review the plan after staffing or office use changes.
A clear schedule protects cleaning time for the areas that actually affect the working day, instead of applying the same frequency to everything.