Revitalise your workspace: your office deep cleaning checklist

When it comes to deep cleaning your office, it can be challenging to know where to start, so we’ve put together a handy office deep cleaning checklist at the bottom of this blog to ensure your office remains pristine, and your employees and visitors are happy and healthy.

What is office deep cleaning?

The average office desk is home to up to 400 times more germs than a toilet seat is; regularly, an office area is considered an area that plays host to a significantly high volume of footfall and traffic, with your co-workers and visitors bringing in various dirt and bacteria from the outdoors.

An office deep clean is in-depth and involves eradicating germs, dirt build-up and grime from your office space. It includes deep cleaning areas that may not usually receive the standard wipe down and disinfectant treatment, such as behind cabinets, kitchen appliances, skating boards and intense dusting.

There is no right or wrong answer regarding the regularity of an office deep clean. This requires a lot of consideration regarding the number of employees and the size of your office. At BIC Plc, we recommend that our clients receive an in-depth commercial office deep clean once or twice a year in order to maintain a high standard of cleanliness in their office space.

For more on what commercial cleaning services include, see our recent blog, ‘What is commercial cleaning?’.

Why is office deep cleaning important?

Office deep cleaning is key to creating a positive, healthy environment for your team and external visitors. Beyond tidying up and organising your office, an in-depth office clean eradicates unseen germs and bacteria that can cling to undetected surfaces. A deeply cleaned and sanitised office environment can significantly reduce employee absences and improve employee health and well-being.

A clean workspace also enhances employee morale and fosters a positive impression on clients and visitors. It doesn’t just benefit your internal employees; it can also create a welcoming and inviting environment for external visitors like clients.

Reduce employee sickness

Regular cleaning promotes a healthy workplace and can help minimise employee disk days due to less dust, bacteria, and germs. Research has shown that maintaining a clean office environment can help to reduce the possibility of employees catching a common cold or even the flu by 80%. This can directly correlate to decreased numbers of absenteeism.

Create and maintain a safe environment

Regularly cleaning your office helps control the spread of infections while keeping an environment free from clutter and dust. This promotes employee safety as it rids the environment of trip hazards. It was revealed in the most recent Health and Safety at Work report (2022-23) that slips, trips and falls injured 179,520 people in the workplace.

Welcome visitors to a clean environment

A dirty workplace will scare away visitors, and if you are bringing prospective clients and customers, it can be the difference between them making a purchase or taking out your services. Your workplace should reflect your workforce and business standards, as visitors will not trust your products or services should they have to browse or negotiate them in an unclean or unhygienic environment.

Increase employee morale and productivity

A clean office environment will significantly contribute to employee morale and productivity. Research has shown that clutter is linked to stress and anxiety, which can have significant implications on employee mental health. Other relevant studies have shown that 94% of workers report feeling more productive in a clean office, while 77% said they thought they produced a higher quality of work in a cleaner environment.

Your office deep cleaning checklist

To help you get your office in good nick, BIC PLC has put together an office deep cleaning checklist to ensure it is the welcoming, productive environment it should be. However, our team of experienced, fully qualified cleaners can take the weight off your shoulders, covering these cleaning tasks through our commercial and office deep cleans offerings.

Your office cleaning checklist:

1. Sweep, mop and vacuum floors.
2. Empty and sanitise bins.
3. Wipe and disinfect all surfaces.
4. Clean light switches.
5. Clean the environment of food, including fridges and freezers.
6. Clean computer screens and keyboards.
7. Clean windows and windowsills.
8. Clean and disinfect all bathroom surfaces and mirrors.
9. Clean all toilets.
10. Safely remove any decorations.
11. Sanitise restrooms.
12. Clean and sanitise phones.
13. Deep clean carpets.
14. Pull out any appliances and sweep, mop and hoover behind any hard-to-reach areas.
15. Refill soap and sanitiser dispensers.
16. Clean any kitchen appliances, including fridges and microwaves.
17. Clean glass doors and windows.
18. Clean sink areas and dry appropriately.
19. Dust blinds.
20. Walkthrough the space and inspect the condition.

Conclusion

To conclude, keeping your workspace and offices lean and tidy is much more than creating an environment that looks good to the naked eye. It has a direct impact on employee productivity, health and well-being.

Using your free comprehensive office deep-cleaning that we provided earlier, you can ensure that your team’s health, productivity, and overall well-being are looked after; you’re not just guaranteeing a sparkling environment but also creating a positive impression on visitors and clients.

Regular deep cleaning helps to eliminate hidden germs and bacteria, reduce employee absences and promote a healthier work environment. It also ensures a safe work environment by minimising trip hazards and controlling the spread of infections. Plus, a clean office boosts morale and productivity, as studies have shown that employees feel more focused and motivated in a clutter-free environment.

Visit our office and commercial deep cleaning services page for more information on our professional cleaning services.