A clean office isn’t just about aesthetics, a clean office supports a healthy workplace.
Whilst weekly or daily cleaning can help keep surface level dirt and bay, deep cleaning for your office is essential for tackling those areas that get overlooked, meaning your office remains hygienic and safe.
What is deep cleaning for an office?
Deep cleaning is more than just wiping surfaces and changing bins, it’s a top to bottom clean that targets areas that get missed during weekly/daily cleaning.
What is done during the deep clean of an office?
Disinfecting high touch surfaces
- Door handles, lift buttons, railings
- Light switches, printers, photocopiers, work phones
Floors and carpets
- Scrubbing hard floors
- Buffing and polishing hard floors
- Deep cleaning carpets
- Deep cleaning upholstery
Ventilation system cleaning
- Clear dust from fans and ventilation systems
- Change HVAC system filters
- Clean blinds
- Clean around window ledges removing mould build up.
Cleaning behind appliances
- Cleaning under desks, removing dust build up on cables
- Moving computers and electronic devices out and cleaning behind them, cleaning dust build up
- Cleaning behind printers and photocopiers
- Clearing cobwebs
Sanitizing desks and group areas
- Disinfecting desks
- Cleaning keyboards
- Cleaning work phones
- Deep cleaning communal kitchens, paying attention to shared microwaves, kettles etc
- Cleaning staff sofas and chairs
- Deep cleaning meeting rooms.
Windows and doors
- Thoroughly cleaning windows internally and externally
- Cleaning around window frames
- Cleaning doors, paying attention to high touch points
- Cleaning skirting boards
Restrooms
- Cleaning toilet bowls and floor surrounding
- Disinfecting toilets and urinals
- Cleaning out bins and disinfecting sanitary bins
- Cleaning limescale of taps
- Sanitizing hand dryers
- Cleaning watermarks
- Disinfectant doors and handles
- Deep clean floors
- Stocking up supplies of hand sanitisers, soap, hand towels
- Cleaning mirrors
What are the benefits of office deep cleaning services?
- Enhanced productivity
Tidy space, tidy mind! A clean working environment has been proven to boost concentration, increase morale and reduce stress. A clea, dust free environment makes it easier to focus on work contributing to increased productivity levels.
- Better employee health
Performing a deep clean in your office will reduce the chance of bacteria and germs that cause common illnesses that are spread easily in shared spaces. Reduced germs and bacteria will lead to less employee sick days.
- Helps keep the longevity of equipment and furnishings
Built up dirt and debris can damage equipment carpets, floors and furniture. By investing in deep cleaning office services you can preserve your office furnishings reducing the need for replacements.
- Demonstrates professionalism
When you deep clean an office regularly it shows you care about first impressions and reflects professionalism and care. Demonstrating this attention to detail means potential clients are more likely to want to do business with you.
How often should you schedule office deep cleaning services?
The frequency of deep cleaning an office will depend on the size of the office, the number of employees and the industry in which you work.
Deep cleaning office services should be scheduled:
Small office: once or twice a year
High traffic offices: Quartley
Medical/food related industries: Monthly or as advised by regulations
How to make sure your office deep cleaning is effective:
- Write an deep cleaning checklist of cleaning jobs you want to be done
- Invest in commercial office deep cleaning services who will be equipped with the best tools and knowledge
- Encourage employee to keep their desks and communal areas clean
- Coordinate your cleaning times so they don’t affect business hours
- Use disinfectants that meet health and safety standards
At Creswells we understand the challenges of keeping an office clean. We provide deep cleaning services to offices across London, providing cleaning that puts you and your employees first.
Contact one of our friendly team for a quote for a deep clean of your office today.