One of the questions we know most people want answered when looking for a professional cleaning service for their office is:
“How often should a typical office be cleaned?”
The truth is that when it comes to cleaning, there is no such thing as a typical office. All offices are different, and all needs are unique.
Some offices can easily manage with cleaning 1–2 times per week, while others require daily cleaning.
It largely depends on how the office is used in everyday operations.
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In this article, we go through what determines cleaning frequency, provide concrete rules of thumb and examples — and help you assess what makes sense for your specific office.
What does office cleaning frequency depend on?
Office cleaning is not just about square meters.
Two offices with the same number of employees can have very different needs, depending on layout, facilities, and behavior.
There are particularly several factors that play a role when assessing how often an office should be cleaned:
- The number of employees who are in the office daily
- The size and layout of the office
- The number of toilets and kitchen facilities
- How common areas are used throughout the day
- Office culture and activity level
- Whether there is staffing during the day, e.g. a picoline service (LINK) that keeps the kitchen and shared areas tidy
Therefore, there is no simple answer to how often an office should be cleaned — but there are naturally guidelines based on experience that can help.
Why are office facilities just as important as the number of employees when calculating cleaning frequency?
The number of employees cannot stand alone when determining a cleaning frequency.
A concrete example:
- 25 employees in a 600 m² office with 6 toilets will often still appear tidy at the end of the day
- The same 25 employees in a 250 m² office with 1 toilet will, on the other hand, quickly require daily cleaning
So it’s not only about how many people use the office, but also how the office is designed and used.
When does daily office cleaning make sense?
Daily cleaning is typically relevant when:
- Many employees share few toilets
- The kitchen is used intensively throughout the day
- There is a high flow of guests
- Social events such as Friday bars or other events are held
- The company has high standards for presentation and hygiene
In these cases, daily cleaning is often a necessity.
When is cleaning a couple of times per week sufficient?
Cleaning 1–3 times per week may be sufficient if:
- The office is spacious relative to the number of employees
- There are multiple toilets with good capacity
- Employees generally keep things tidy
- There is support during the day, e.g., in the kitchen and shared areas
In these situations, a lower frequency can make good sense — both practically and financially.
What is the most common cleaning frequency in offices?
There is no single answer that fits everyone.
But in practice, you most often see the following solutions:
- 1–2 times per week for smaller offices
- 2–3 times per week for medium-sized offices
- Daily cleaning for larger offices and headquarters
The final solution always depends on the office’s facilities, behavior, and expectations.
How often should an office be cleaned – short summary
How often an office should be cleaned depends on:
- The number of employees
- The office’s size and facilities
- How the office is used in everyday operations
That is why the best solution is always an assessment based on your specific needs — not a standard model.
If you would like help finding the right cleaning frequency for your office, we are happy to offer a non-binding visit and a quote tailored to your office.
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