Janitorial Cleaning Checklist

A janitorial cleaning checklist should include each and every space of an office starting right from the entrance to the last counter of the office kitchen counter. Since an average office space comprises of several separate divisions of work space, separate load of work being done in them and a big amount of constant visitors trafficking the areas, keeping the premises clean is essential for health safety.

A Janitorial Cleaning Checklist is maintained to keep a tab of the cleaning duties. It helps in allocating the tasks among the janitors and monitoring for its completion. Here is a checklist that can guide you for performing janitorial services at your commercial space, you can alter it according to the staffs on hand and the total size that you need to be cleaned. The frequency of the service also depends on the traffic and use.

It is required to segregate the total space to optimize cleaning. A general office can be divided as per the following categories:

1. Entrance and Exists

2. Lobby or Reception

3. Public waiting rooms

4. Conference rooms

5. Halls

6. Staircase and elevators

7. Public Restrooms

8. Employees’ restrooms

9. Office bay

10. Canteen and Kitchen area

Entrance and Exits

Wipe and remove handprints from the doors
Wipe and clean door knobs
Clean and air door mats
Vacuum carpet
Dust and clean any planters
Wipe and clean lights and fixtures
Remove cobwebs from ceilings and corners
Sweep and mop floor and dry thoroughly

Reception or Lobby, Hallways and Conference Rooms

Wipe and clean door and glass surfaces
Dust all visible surfaces
Spray cleaner and wipe all picture frames and décor, light switch boards etc
Dust and clean lights and fixtures
Spot clean the walls
Remove cobwebs from ceilings and corners
Check Air conditioner
Clean and air door mats
Dust and clean furniture
Organize them neatly
Remove and stack newspapers and magazines
Remove any coffee cups and glasses
Sweep and mop the floor and dry thoroughly
Vacuum carpeted area
Remove trash and replace liners in the bin
Relocate trash bins at strategic places
Restock stationaries
Restock refrigerators

Restroom Cleaning

Washrooms be it for visitors or employees, should be cleaned thoroughly to avoid any spreading of unwanted diseases and also to keep the office area fresh and clean.
Spray the sinks with a cleaner, scrub and clean thoroughly
Wash and clean faucets
Use a powerful cleaner and clean the toilet bowls
Allow the cleaner on the bowl and also on the rim to sit for a while and scrub and flush
Use a disinfectant after cleaning
Refill soap dispenser, and paper utilities
Polish the mirrors and other glass surfaces
Clean the lights and fixtures and also the switch board
Clean the door and door handle
Mop and clean the toilet floor and use a sanitizer
Remove trash and replacer the liner
Deodorize the restrooms

Staircase and Elevators

Thorough cleaning is required as these experience huge traffic

Wipe and clean the elevator door and operating switch panel
Remove cobwebs from the ceiling
Mop and clean the elevator floors
Wipe down the staircase banister
Polish any metal trimmings
Sweep and clean the stairs
Spot clean the walls and remove ugly stains
Empty cigarette bins and trash bins
Make sure that the fire extinguishers are in working conditions
Check the lights and replace any fused bulbs

Office Bay

Dust all tables and desks
Clean any spills and stains
Clean the chair heads
Rearrange stationaries
Dust and clean all electrical gadgets including computers, printers etc
Make sure all the charging points wirings are in safe working conditions
Sanitize the telephones and desk tops
Clean the window panes and other glass surfaces
Make sure that the air- conditioners are working fine
Replace air conditioner filters once very month
Clean all lights and fixtures
Vacuum clean the carpet and rugs
Mop and clean the hard floor
Empty trash, replace liners and keep the bins at their usual places
Restock paper utilities

Kitchen and Canteen

Wipe and clean all visible surfaces
Wipe the outer surfaces of refrigerators and other kitchen gadgets
Wipe and clean microwave inside out
Clean the sink and faucet thoroughly
Clean the surface of the water cooler
Clean the outer surfaces of the cabinets and drawers
Clean the lights and fixtures
Clean the stove top and vent hood surface
Empty trash, replace liner
Sweep, mop and dry the floor thoroughly.