A clean office is noticed in small ways: a visitor who does not see dust on the reception desk, staff who are happy to use the washroom and pantry, a meeting room that is ready when the client arrives. Whether your business is in the commercial area of Motijheel, a corporate building in Gulshan or a mixed office block in Tejgaon, the challenges are much the same: dust from busy roads and construction, humid months that encourage mould, heavy foot traffic and shared building facilities.
A written checklist turns "keep the office clean" into specific tasks that someone is responsible for. Use the checklists below as a starting point and adapt them to your floor plan, headcount and working hours.
Why a written checklist helps
- Clear expectations. Cleaners know exactly what to do and in what order, and managers know what to check.
- Consistency. The standard stays the same when staff change or someone is on leave.
- Accountability. A simple sign-off sheet shows what was done and when.
- Fewer gaps. Monthly and quarterly jobs, such as air-conditioner grilles and high dusting, are not quietly forgotten.
Daily office cleaning checklist
| Area | Daily tasks |
|---|---|
| Entrance and reception | Sweep and mop the floor, shake out or vacuum entrance mats, wipe the reception desk, door handles and glass doors at hand height. |
| Workstations | Empty bins, dust clear desk surfaces without moving papers, and wipe shared phones and desk equipment where agreed. |
| Washrooms | Clean and disinfect toilets, urinals, basins and taps; clean mirrors; mop floors; refill soap, tissue and hand towels; check that drains flow freely. |
| Pantry and tea area | Wash up, wipe worktops, the sink and the outside of the microwave and fridge, empty food waste and mop the floor. |
| Meeting rooms | Wipe tables, reset chairs, clean whiteboards, and remove cups and litter. |
| Floors | Sweep and mop hard floors; vacuum carpeted walkways and high-traffic areas. |
| Rubbish | Empty every bin, replace liners and take waste to the building's collection point at the agreed time. |
Weekly office cleaning checklist
| Area | Weekly tasks |
|---|---|
| Carpets | Vacuum all carpeted areas thoroughly, including under desks and along the edges. |
| Glass | Clean glass partitions, internal windows and glass doors on both sides. |
| Furniture | Dust chair bases, cabinet tops, shelves, skirting boards and window sills. |
| Touch points | Wipe light switches, door frames, printer and copier panels, and any lift buttons inside your premises. |
| Pantry | Clear out the fridge on a day agreed with staff, clean inside the microwave and descale the kettle. |
| Washrooms | Descale taps and fittings, scrub floor drains, and wipe walls and cubicle partitions. |
| Plants and décor | Dust plants and décor, and empty water from plant saucers. |
Monthly office cleaning checklist
| Area | Monthly tasks |
|---|---|
| High dusting | Ceiling fans, light fittings, air-conditioner grilles, and the tops of tall cupboards and partitions. |
| Windows | Inside of external windows, window tracks and frames; blinds or curtains dusted. |
| Upholstery | Vacuum fabric chairs and sofas in reception and meeting rooms. |
| Washrooms | Deep scrub of grout and tiles, clean the exhaust fans, and check corners for mould. |
| Storage areas | Sweep and dust storerooms, and check for damp, droppings or other signs of pests. |
| Walkways | Keep fire exits, stairways and corridors within your premises clear of stored items. |
Every few months
Some jobs need specialist equipment or more time, and are usually scheduled every three to six months, depending on how heavily the office is used:
- carpet shampooing and upholstery cleaning;
- floor scrubbing and polishing for marble, tiles and vinyl;
- a deep clean of the pantry, including its exhaust fan;
- external glass cleaning where it can be reached safely;
- pest control treatment;
- water tank cleaning, if the tanks are the office's responsibility rather than the building's.
Dhaka-specific points to plan for
- Dust. Traffic and nearby construction bring in fine dust every day. Good entrance mats, keeping windows closed at peak traffic times and frequent dusting of desks and electronics make a real difference.
- Monsoon mud and damp. Provide an umbrella stand, mop the entrance more often in wet weather, and check storerooms and washrooms for mould.
- Mosquitoes. Empty water from plant saucers, air-conditioner drip trays and any containers on balconies or roofs every week.
- Building management. Agree cleaning hours, lift use, rubbish collection times and the entry of cleaning staff with building management and the security guards in advance.
- Working hours. Noisy or wet work, such as floor scrubbing and carpet shampooing, is best done early in the morning, after hours or at the weekend.
- Prayer rooms. If your office has one, keep it on the daily list: vacuum the prayer mats, keep the floor clean and the room ventilated, and ask staff how they would like it looked after.
How to put the checklist to work
- Walk around the office with the checklist and remove, add or adjust tasks to match your space.
- Decide who is responsible for each task — in-house staff, a cleaning company or both.
- Put a simple sign-off sheet in the washrooms and pantry, where standards matter most to staff.
- Agree who supplies consumables such as soap, tissue and bin liners, and who reorders them.
- Review the checklist every month for the first quarter, then every few months.
In-house cleaners, scheduled visits or a contract?
Small offices often manage daily tidying in-house and bring in a professional team for periodic deep cleans. Larger offices, and those with many visitors, usually benefit from a scheduled arrangement in which trained cleaners work to an agreed checklist under supervision. Contract cleaning puts that arrangement on a formal footing, with the scope, frequency and staffing agreed in writing.
When to call a professional
- The office has not had a thorough clean for several months, or carpets and chairs look grey and tired.
- You are moving into new premises, or renovation work has just finished.
- Washroom standards are slipping, or staff complain about smells or mould.
- You need cleaning done outside office hours without taking staff away from their work.
- You want a reliable daily or weekly service with supervision and a written scope.
Our office cleaning service works from a checklist agreed with you, and visits can be scheduled before or after working hours, subject to building rules and team availability. To get started, request a free quote with your approximate floor area, the number of washrooms and how often you need cleaning.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should an office be deep cleaned?
Many offices schedule a deep clean, including carpet and upholstery cleaning, every three to six months, with daily and weekly cleaning in between. Offices with more staff, frequent visitors or a busy pantry may need it more often.
Can office cleaning be done outside working hours?
Yes. Cleaning can be arranged early in the morning, in the evening or at the weekend, subject to your building's access rules and team availability. This keeps noise and wet floors away from staff and visitors.
Who supplies cleaning materials and consumables?
A professional team normally brings its own equipment and cleaning agents. Consumables such as hand soap, tissue and bin liners are often supplied by the office, but this varies, so agree it in writing before the service starts.
Can you provide cleaners who work in our office every day?
Yes. For daily on-site cleaning we offer cleaner supply and contract cleaning arrangements, with trained staff working to an agreed scope. Share your office size, working hours and requirements, and we will suggest a suitable arrangement.
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