Why a cleaning schedule matters for workplaces
A clean workplace isn't just about appearances — it directly affects staff health, productivity and how clients perceive your business. In Perth's warm climate, bacteria multiply faster on surfaces, and dust from construction and dry conditions accumulates quickly in offices.
This checklist breaks commercial cleaning into Daily, Weekly and Monthly tasks so you can maintain consistent standards.
Reception & entry areas
- Daily: Vacuum or mop entrance floors — first impressions matter
- Daily: Wipe reception desk, counters and glass partitions
- Daily: Empty bins and replace liners
- Daily: Clean glass entry doors — remove fingerprints and smudges
- Weekly: Dust light fittings, signage and decorative items
- Weekly: Clean waiting area seating — wipe or vacuum upholstery
- Monthly: Deep clean entry mats or replace
- Monthly: Clean interior windows and glass partitions thoroughly
Workstations & desks
- Daily: Wipe desk surfaces and clear rubbish
- Daily: Empty desk bins
- Weekly: Sanitise keyboards, mice and phones
- Weekly: Wipe monitor screens with appropriate cleaner
- Weekly: Dust shelves, filing cabinets and desk accessories
- Monthly: Clean chair bases, wheels and armrests
- Monthly: Dust cable management areas and power boards
Kitchen & breakroom
- Daily: Wipe benchtops, sink and taps
- Daily: Clean microwave interior and exterior
- Daily: Empty bins, wipe splashes from appliances
- Daily: Sweep and spot-mop floor
- Weekly: Clean inside fridge — discard expired items, wipe shelves
- Weekly: Descale kettle and clean coffee machine
- Weekly: Full floor mop
- Monthly: Deep clean oven and rangehood
- Monthly: Clean inside cupboards and drawers
Washrooms & toilets
Washrooms are the number-one area clients and staff judge a business on. In Perth's warm climate, frequent sanitisation is non-negotiable.
- Daily: Clean and sanitise all toilets and urinals
- Daily: Clean basins, mirrors and taps
- Daily: Restock soap, paper towels and toilet paper
- Daily: Mop floors with disinfectant
- Daily: Empty sanitary bins and general waste
- Weekly: Descale taps and shower fittings
- Weekly: Scrub tile grout and check for mould
- Monthly: Deep clean exhaust fans
- Monthly: Check and clean behind toilets and under vanities
Common areas & strata
- Daily: Vacuum or mop corridors, lobbies and lifts
- Daily: Wipe lift buttons, handrails and door handles
- Weekly: Clean stairwells — sweep, mop, wipe handrails
- Weekly: Dust fire equipment, signage and noticeboards
- Weekly: Clean mailbox areas and entry intercoms
- Monthly: Pressure wash car park floors and bin areas
- Monthly: Clean exterior windows (ground level)
- Monthly: Remove cobwebs from external areas and eaves
Meeting rooms & boardrooms
- Daily: Wipe table, remove cups and rubbish
- Daily: Vacuum floor, straighten chairs
- Weekly: Clean whiteboards and presentation screens
- Weekly: Sanitise phone units and remote controls
- Monthly: Clean chair upholstery and table legs
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