What is included in office cleaning?
When considering a fixed cleaning agreement, one of the most natural questions is:
What is actually included in office cleaning?
There is no single standard package that fits all offices. The content depends on the office size, number of employees, facilities, and the agreed cleaning frequency.
In this article, we review what is typically included in professional office cleaning — and what is often agreed as optional extras.
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Office cleaning covers the ongoing maintenance of workspaces, shared areas, and facilities.
A typical cleaning agreement will include:
• Cleaning of floors (vacuuming and washing)
• Wiping of free surfaces
• Emptying of waste bins
• Cleaning of toilets
• Cleaning of kitchens and shared areas
The exact distribution of tasks always depends on the agreed frequency and your needs.
Below we have divided the typical tasks into four categories that are often included in a professional cleaning agreement.
The daily or weekly maintenance of the office environment typically includes:
• Vacuuming floors and carpets
• Washing hard floors as needed
• Wiping desks and free surfaces
• Emptying trash bins
• Light cleaning of contact points
The purpose is to ensure a clean and presentable working environment.
Toilets are one of the most important areas in any cleaning agreement.
Typical tasks include:
• Cleaning and disinfecting toilets
• Wiping sinks and fixtures
• Cleaning mirrors
• Floor washing
• Refilling consumables if included in the agreement
Hygiene levels and cleaning frequency are adjusted according to facility usage.
Kitchen and shared zones are used intensively throughout the day and require ongoing maintenance.
Typical tasks include:
• Wiping kitchen counters and dining areas
• Cleaning sinks and the exterior of appliances
• Emptying waste
• Wiping shared tables
• Light maintenance of meeting rooms
The need depends on activity level and the number of employees.
In addition to regular maintenance, tasks can be included that are performed at fixed intervals.
These may include:
• Wiping panels and baseboards
• Interior window cleaning
• More thorough cleaning of kitchen areas
• Vacuuming upholstered furniture
These tasks are typically planned as part of an overall cleaning plan.
What is included in office cleaning?
Not everything is automatically included in an office cleaning agreement. We always recommend aligning expectations with your supplier before entering into an agreement.
Tasks that are often not included in standard agreements may include:
• Cleaning of private drawers and cabinets
• Tidying desks
• Machine-based deep cleaning of floors
• Deep cleaning of upholstered furniture
• Special cleaning after craftsmen
These services are usually agreed upon separately.
In addition to a description of the specific cleaning tasks, a professional office cleaning agreement should include:
• A fixed cleaning plan
• A dedicated contact person
• Cleaning products and equipment
• Coverage during illness and vacation
This ensures stable operations and continuity in the cleaning service.
What is included in office cleaning depends on:
• Your office layout
• The number of employees
• The agreed cleaning frequency
• Your desired service level
A professional cleaning agreement should be clearly defined, so that both tasks and expectations are clear from the beginning.
If you would like a concrete overview of what should be included in your office cleaning, we are happy to offer a non-binding meeting and a review of your needs.
