The Complete Commercial Cleaning Checklist

A thorough commercial clean is about consistency and coverage. This checklist outlines what a professional commercial cleaning service should cover, area by area, so you know exactly what to expect from your contractor.

Reception & Communal Areas

First impressions matter.

• Dust and wipe all surfaces and furniture
• Clean glass doors and partitions
• Vacuum carpets and mop hard floors
• Sanitise door handles and touchpoints
• Empty and reline waste bins

Offices & Workstations

Where your team spends its day.

• Dust desks, monitors and equipment
• Sanitise keyboards, phones and touchpoints
• Vacuum and spot-clean carpets
• Empty bins and replace liners

Kitchens & Break Areas

A hygiene hotspot.

• Clean and sanitise worktops and sinks
• Wipe appliance exteriors
• Clean microwaves inside and out
• Mop floors and empty food waste

Washrooms

The area clients judge most.

• Sanitise toilets, urinals and basins
• Descale taps and fittings
• Replenish consumables
• Clean mirrors and mop floors

Periodic Tasks

Beyond the daily routine, a good contractor schedules periodic deep cleaning, carpet cleaning and high-level dusting to maintain standards over time.