Office Spring Cleaning Checklist

Spring has arrived! With it comes warm weather, rain and more time spent outdoors. Many people use this season as a time to deep clean their homes. It’s also a perfect time to start fresh in your office; to declutter, organize, rearrange and deep clean. Spring cleaning has many advantages for your employees and your business. The following are the benefits of spring cleaning and a spring cleaning checklist for your office.

What are the benefits of spring cleaning your office?

• Improved employee health: A clean workspace boosts mood, reduces allergies and decreases sick days.

• Increased productivity: A clean comfortable space increases the morale of employees, making them feel at ease and promoting increased productivity.

• Enhanced Impression: Cleaning makes your office look, feel and smell better! This improves the perception of your business for clients, customers and employees. It demonstrates your trustworthiness and capability.

• Reduced stress: Decluttering, organizing and deep cleaning relieves stress and improves the relaxation of employees, making the office a happier, more comfortable place.

Spring cleaning checklist for the office:

• Clean and disinfect all surfaces 

  • Phones

  • Workstations

  • Handles

  • Doorknobs

  • Keyboards

  • Light switches

  • Door frames

• Clean and do maintenance on your HVAC system: 

  • Change the filters to improve air quality and reduce wear on the system. 

  • Have ducts cleaned and inspected and remediate any mould growth. 

• Clean and disinfect waste and recycling bins.

• Wash windows as well as curtains, blinds and other window treatments.

• Wash walls with special attention to baseboards, door handles, and corners. 

• Clean reception areas, front desk and hallways. 

• Use high-powered vacuums that trap dust and allergen particles. Pay particular attention to corners, edges and crevices.

• Clean food preparation areas (kitchen and breakroom) by disinfecting 

  • Fridge

  • Pantry shelves

  • countertops

  • Microwave

  • Toaster

  • Coffee maker

  • Sink

  • Tables

  • Chairs

  • Grout

  • Cupboards

  • Garbage and food bins

• Clean hard-to-reach places, removing cobwebs, dust, insect eggs and germs. 

  • Machines

  • Cords

  • Desks

  • Monitors

  • Keyboards

  • Vents

  • Ledges

  • Ceilings

  • Cabinets

  • Light fixtures

  • Switches

  • Door handles

  • Furniture 

• Sanitize bathrooms using special products: 

  • clean toilets, walls, stalls, mirrors, countertops, sinks, floors and doors

  • Scrub the grout

  • Soak and clean bathroom fan grills

  • Wash and disinfect garbage cans

  • Clean floor drains

  • Inspect equipment (toilets, urinals, soap and towel dispensers) to ensure good working order

• Vacuum and clean carpets and area rugs.

• Clean and sanitize closets and storage areas.

• Repair, clean and/or replace furniture. 

• Declutter and organize your drawers and filing cabinets.

• Manage long, messy wires and/or cables.

• Digitally declutter; get rid of files and emails that you no longer need and organize icons.

• Remove old office furniture, computers and/or electronics. 

• Prepare the entryway for the onslaught of slush, salt and dirt. Set up a boot rack for wet footwear and add extra mats.

• Power wash siding and walkways to remove grime and stains and refresh the look of your building.

• Do an outdoor inspection: Walk around the building and note areas that need cleaning and/or repair. Deal with each concern. 

  • To allow rain and snowmelt to drain properly, inspect and clean gutters 

  • Inspect the roof for cracking/loose shingles

  • Check the foundation for cracks

  • Inspect windows and doors for broken seals

• Undertake parking lot maintenance: Hire a commercial cleaning company that provides sidewalk and parking lot maintenance services.

  • Fill potholes 

  • Seal grooves and cracks

  • Repaint lines

  • Remove debris

  • Sweep

  • Clean garbage receptacles

  • Add plants and tidy planters

• Ensure safety by checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Spring cleaning the office is a big job! Hire a reputable, professional, commercial cleaner. They’ll have the knowledge, experience, equipment, supplies and qualified staff to effectively spring clean your office. 

Need a thorough spring cleaning for your office space? Looking for a commercial cleaning company that will meet your business’ specific needs? Call Strathcona Cleaners Ltd at 403-237-8355 or email us at info@strathconacleaners.com. Our Calgary-based business provides janitorial services to an array of industries. We custom-tailor our cleaning and maintenance plans to suit your specific needs. You can even choose non-toxic products and eco-friendly equipment. Depend on us for quality janitorial, office cleaning and post-construction services. Contact us today!