How Often Should an Office Be Cleaned? A Guide for Perth Businesses
There's no single right answer to how often an office should be cleaned. The best schedule depends on how many people use the space, how much of it is shared, and what clients see when they walk in. Here's how to work out what your workplace needs.
What decides your cleaning frequency
- Number of staff and how many people share desks
- Foot traffic — clients, couriers and other visitors
- Shared amenities such as kitchens, bathrooms and meeting rooms
- Industry expectations, especially for customer-facing or health-related workplaces
- Floor types — carpet shows wear and stains faster than hard floors
- Working hours, shift patterns and hot-desking
A simple frequency guide
| Workplace type | Typical schedule | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Small office (under about 10 staff) | Weekly or twice weekly | Lower traffic; the kitchen and bathrooms drive the schedule |
| Mid-size office (about 10–50 staff) | Three to five times a week | Shared amenities and kitchens need frequent attention |
| Customer-facing reception or showroom | Daily | Presentation matters, and entrances, glass and floors show wear quickly |
| Warehouse office and amenities | Daily to weekly | Amenities and lunchrooms see heavy use; offices less so |
| Strata common areas | Weekly to monthly | Depends on the number of lots and foot traffic |
Which tasks need doing how often
Daily
- Bathrooms and kitchens
- Bins and recycling
- High-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches and shared equipment
- Entrances and reception
Weekly
- Vacuuming and mopping all floors
- Desks and workstations
- Dusting of ledges, shelves and screens
Monthly to quarterly
- Window and glass cleaning
- Carpet and upholstery cleaning
- Skirting boards, blinds and vents
Signs your current schedule isn't enough
- Bins are overflowing before the end of the day
- Staff are raising complaints about kitchens or bathrooms
- Dust is visible on desks and ledges within a day or two of cleaning
- Carpets are showing stains or odours
- Staff are tidying up common areas themselves
Getting the schedule right
BJR Cleaning builds office cleaning schedules around your site, whether that's a small suite or a busy workplace. We also look after commercial premises, strata common areas and warehouse offices and amenities across Perth's southern suburbs. We recommend a schedule after assessing the site — call 1800 560 706 or request a free quote.
Frequently asked questions
How often should a small office be cleaned?
Most small offices suit weekly or twice-weekly cleaning, with kitchens and bathrooms as the priority. If you have regular client visits, add a quick reception and entrance clean on visit days.
Can office cleaning be done outside business hours?
Yes. Before-hours and after-hours cleaning is common, so staff and customers aren't disrupted. Access arrangements are agreed before service begins.
Is daily office cleaning necessary?
Not for every workplace. Daily cleaning suits busy, customer-facing or high-occupancy sites. Smaller or lower-traffic offices are usually well served by a weekly or twice-weekly schedule.
Do we need periodic deep cleans as well as regular cleaning?
Usually yes. Tasks like carpet cleaning, window cleaning and skirting or vent cleaning don't need to happen every visit, but doing them monthly to quarterly keeps the workplace looking and smelling fresh.
