Checklist For Hiring Commercial Office Cleaners

When you are thinking about hiring a commercial office cleaner for the first time, one of the most important things you can do is to create a checklist of items you want cleaned and sanitised, so that the cleaners don't miss any important areas. A checklist is also a good way for you to compare what you want done with the services a commercial cleaner provides, and may end up becoming a major factor on whom you choose to hire. Here's a checklist you can use to help get you started.

WINDOWS

• Remove all hard-water stains on the glass
• Clean all window sills and lock ledges
• Wipe down shutters and blinds
• Dry clean all curtains if needed
• Apply spot-free cleaner
• Dust any wood mouldings

EXTERIOR

• Pressure wash dirty walls, driveway, parking lot, patio, terrace and walkways
• Wash all light fixtures
• Sweep common areas leading to office

BATHROOMS

• Wipe down mirrors
• Sanitise sinks with disinfectant
• Wash cabinets and vanities
• Clean toilet, including water supply hose at the bottom
• Check toilet tank to ensure proper operation
• Clean doors, knobs, baseboard and trims
• Apply grout to any gaps in floor tiles
• Restock toilet paper, paper towels and soap dispenser

KITCHEN

• Clean and disinfect counters
• Clean coffee pots
• Wipe down microwave, inside and out
• Clean all cabinets, inside and out
• Clean and disinfect light switches, door knobs and table tops
• Vacuum or wet mop the floor
• Wash all silverware, glasses and plates

WORK AREA

• Wipe and sanitise all desks, chairs and phones
• Wipe and sanitise all computer equipment
• Use mini vacuum on all keyboards
• Wash walls and filing cabinets
• Vacuum floor and upholstery
• Buff and polish all wood floors
• Wipe down all pictures
• Empty all garbage containers and replace liner
• Dust air vents and corners to remove cobwebs

Although this is quite a thorough list, there may be items you want to add that are unique to your own office plan. And there are also specialised services that commercial cleaners offer, such as graffiti removal, exterior wall painting and rendering, which can enhance the visual appeal of your office. And when you're considering the products the cleaners will use, remember that some commercial cleaning supplies and services are eco-friendly, using 'green' products that are environmentally safe.

You may also want to add a steam cleaning for your carpets, which will incur an additional fee, but may be worth the price if you want to remove pollens, dirt and allergens from your carpet fibres. The same is true if you have wood floors and would like them refinished. Commercial cleaners can use a wood sander to remove the old finish and lay down a new finish that makes your wood floors appear new.