OFFICE CLEANINGCHECKLIST
A complete office cleaning checklist for Sydney businesses — daily, weekly, and monthly tasks for desks, kitchens, bathrooms, and common areas.
Used by offices across Sydney CBD, North Sydney, Parramatta, Chatswood & surrounds
Daily Office Cleaning Checklist
These tasks should be completed every working day to maintain hygiene, presentation, and workplace health standards across your office:
Reception & Entry
- ✓Wipe and sanitise reception counter, desk phone, and keyboard
- ✓Clean glass entry doors — remove fingerprints from inside and outside
- ✓Vacuum entry matting and sweep or mop hard floor entry area
- ✓Tidy visitor seating — straighten cushions, remove litter
- ✓Wipe down any display surfaces, brochure holders, or signage
Desks & Work Areas
- ✓Empty all general waste and recycling bins — reline with fresh bags
- ✓Sanitise high-touch surfaces — door handles, light switches, lift buttons
- ✓Spot-clean visible marks on glass partitions and internal windows
- ✓Wipe down any shared workstation surfaces (with permission or when unoccupied)
- ✓Tidy and vacuum any high-traffic walkway areas between desks
Kitchen & Breakroom
- ✓Wipe benchtops with food-safe disinfectant
- ✓Clean sink, taps, and drainer — remove all dishes
- ✓Wipe exterior of all appliances — microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge, coffee machine
- ✓Mop kitchen floor with disinfectant
- ✓Empty kitchen bin and replace liner
Bathrooms & Amenities
- ✓Scrub and disinfect all toilet bowls and cisterns
- ✓Wipe and disinfect toilet seats, lids, and flush buttons
- ✓Clean and polish all basins, taps, and soap dispensers
- ✓Clean and squeegee all mirrors streak-free
- ✓Mop bathroom floors with disinfectant solution
- ✓Restock soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and hand sanitiser
Weekly Office Cleaning Checklist
Weekly tasks address areas that accumulate soil over the working week but do not need daily attention:
- ✓Full vacuum of all carpeted areas throughout the office
- ✓Mop all hard floor surfaces — corridors, tiles, vinyl, polished concrete
- ✓Clean all internal glass — partitions, windows, glass office fronts — streak-free
- ✓Wipe down shared equipment — printers, photocopiers, scanners, landline phones
- ✓Clean whiteboards — remove old writing and wipe with appropriate cleaner
- ✓Deep clean kitchen: inside microwave, coffee machine drip tray, sink drain
- ✓Clear and wipe refrigerator shelves; discard any expired or unlabelled food
- ✓Dust all horizontal surfaces — windowsills, shelving, plant stands, ledges
- ✓Clean and wipe down all meeting room surfaces — tables, chairs, AV equipment
- ✓Wipe down stairwell handrails and any shared corridor surfaces
Monthly Office Deep Clean Checklist
Monthly tasks address the areas that build up gradually and are not practical to clean daily or weekly:
- ✓Carpet spot treatment — pre-treat all visible stains and soiling
- ✓Clean behind and underneath all office furniture and filing cabinets
- ✓Dust and wipe all air conditioning vents and return air grilles
- ✓Wipe down skirting boards, door frames, and window ledges throughout the office
- ✓Clean window blinds — wipe each slat, or dust and vacuum vertical blinds
- ✓Deep clean all kitchen appliances internally — oven, toaster, dishwasher interior
- ✓High-level dusting — tops of cabinets, light fittings, exposed ducts and beams
- ✓Wipe down and sanitise storage room and filing area floors and surfaces
- ✓Clean upholstered furniture — vacuum chairs and lounge seating
- ✓Spot-clean exterior windows at ground level
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about office cleaning checklists and schedules from Sydney businesses.
What should be cleaned in an office every day?
Every day, an office should have bins emptied and relined, bathrooms cleaned and consumables restocked, kitchen benchtops and sink wiped down, high-touch surfaces sanitised (door handles, light switches, shared equipment), reception area tidied and cleaned, and visible marks on glass and hard floors addressed. Vacuuming or sweeping high-traffic floor areas should also be done daily.
How long does office cleaning take?
Cleaning time depends on office size. A small office of 100–200 sqm (5–10 staff) typically takes 1–2 hours for a daily clean. A medium office of 300–500 sqm takes 2–3 hours. Large offices of 500 sqm or more typically require 3–5 or more hours per session. Weekly and monthly cleans take longer due to the additional tasks involved — factor in 30–50% more time for a weekly clean and twice that for a monthly deep clean.
Should I hire a professional cleaner or have staff clean the office?
For any office with 5 or more staff, a professional cleaner is strongly recommended. Professional cleaners deliver consistent results, use the right products and equipment, carry insurance, and ensure your workplace health and safety obligations are met. Having staff clean creates liability gaps, inconsistent results, and productivity loss — especially as staff often resent cleaning duties and the work is rarely done to a professional standard.
What do office cleaners most often miss?
Common areas missed in office cleaning include: the inside of the microwave, behind and underneath furniture, air conditioning vents and return air grilles, the fridge seal and door interior, window tracks and ledges, skirting boards, light switches and electrical plates, and the underside of desk surfaces. A structured checklist like this one — combined with a professional cleaning service — ensures these areas are consistently addressed.
How much does office cleaning cost in Sydney?
Office cleaning in Sydney typically costs between $35 and $55 per hour per cleaner. A small office clean (100–200 sqm) costs approximately $70–$120 per session. Medium offices (300–500 sqm) typically cost $120–$200 per session. Pricing varies based on frequency, scope, and any specialised tasks required. The more frequently you schedule cleaning, the lower the per-session cost. ANZ Cleaning provides free on-site quotes for all Sydney offices.
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