Question 1

How often should an office be cleaned?

Accepted Answer

Daily for restrooms and trash. Weekly for desks and floors. Monthly for deep cleaning.

Question 2

What's the dirtiest part of an office?

Accepted Answer

Keyboards, phones, and breakroom surfaces. They harbor more bacteria than toilet seats.

Question 3

How do you disinfect office desks?

Accepted Answer

Wipe daily with disinfectant spray or wipes. Pay extra attention to keyboard, mouse, and phone.

Question 4

Should employees clean their own desks?

Accepted Answer

Yes for daily wiping. Professional cleaners handle weekly deep cleaning of common areas.

Question 5

How often should office carpets be cleaned?

Accepted Answer

Vacuum daily. Deep clean every 6-12 months. High-traffic areas may need more frequent cleaning.

Question 6

What is the best disinfectant for offices?

Accepted Answer

EPA-registered disinfectant sprays or wipes effective against common cold, flu, and COVID-19.

Question 7

How do you clean office windows?

Accepted Answer

Use a squeegee with cleaner or microfiber cloths. Schedule professional cleaning twice a year.

Question 8

What about cleaning office bathrooms?

Accepted Answer

Multiple times daily. Spot checks every hour. Disinfect all surfaces, restock supplies, mop floors.

Question 9

How do you clean office break rooms?

Accepted Answer

Daily cleaning of counters, sink, microwave, refrigerator exterior. Weekly deep clean of refrigerator interior.

Question 10

Should offices use eco-friendly cleaners?

Accepted Answer

Many do for sustainability and to reduce employee chemical exposure. They're often equally effective.

Question 11

How do you reduce sick days through cleaning?

Accepted Answer

Disinfect high-touch surfaces daily, provide hand sanitizer, encourage personal hygiene, ensure good ventilation.

Question 12

What is touch point cleaning?

Accepted Answer

Focused disinfection of frequently-touched surfaces: door handles, light switches, faucet handles, elevator buttons, etc.

Question 13

How do you clean office computers?

Accepted Answer

Microfiber cloth and 70% alcohol wipes for keyboards and mice. Microfiber only for screens.

Question 14

How much does office cleaning cost?

Accepted Answer

Typically $0.10-$0.20 per square foot for routine cleaning. More for specialized or deep cleaning.

Question 15

What should be in an office cleaning checklist?

Accepted Answer

Restrooms, kitchen, trash, vacuum, dust, disinfect high-touch surfaces, restock supplies, lock up.

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