Quick answer: in most offices, kitchens, washrooms, bins and high-touch points are cleaned every working day; desks, floors and internal glass run on a daily or weekly cycle; and high-level dusting, vents and descaling are done monthly. Carpets, windows and deep cleans are scheduled a few times a year.

The checklist below is the one we start from on Dublin sites. Every building is different, so treat it as a template to agree with your cleaning contractor, not a fixed list.

Every day

Kitchens and breakrooms

Worktops, sinks and taps cleaned and dried
Fronts of fridges, microwaves, kettles and coffee machines wiped
Tables and chairs wiped down
Dishwasher loaded or emptied, if that is part of your agreement
Floor swept and mopped

Washrooms

Toilets, urinals and basins cleaned and disinfected
Mirrors, taps and dispensers polished
Hand towels, soap and toilet roll restocked
Sanitary bins checked
Floor mopped with a separate, colour-coded mop

Throughout the office

Bins emptied and recycling sorted
High-touch points disinfected: door handles, push plates, light switches, lift buttons and handrails
Reception desk and visitor seating wiped
Meeting rooms reset: tables wiped, chairs straightened, whiteboards cleaned if requested
High-traffic floors vacuumed and hard floors mopped

Every week

Clear desks wiped and disinfected (most offices run a clear-desk policy so cleaners can reach the surface)
Full vacuum, including under desks and around chair bases
Internal glass, glass partitions and glass doors cleaned
Skirting boards, window sills and low ledges dusted
Chair arms and bases wiped
Fridge cleared of out-of-date food and wiped inside, on an agreed day

Every month

High-level dusting: tops of cupboards, partitions, frames and light fittings within reach
Air vents and grilles dusted
Taps, showerheads and washroom fittings descaled
Behind and under movable furniture cleaned
Upholstered chairs and soft seating spot-cleaned

A few times a year

Carpet extraction cleaning, usually two to four times a year depending on traffic
Window cleaning, inside and out
Hard floor maintenance, such as scrubbing, stripping or sealing
A full deep clean, often before a busy season or a client visit

These are usually quoted separately from the regular contract and agreed in writing before they happen.

What office cleaners do, and what your team does

Clear boundaries prevent most complaints. As a rule:

Cleaners do: surfaces, floors, kitchens, washrooms, bins, glass and the tasks agreed in the schedule.
Your team does: keep desks clear of papers and personal items, wash personal mugs unless the dishwasher is part of the service, and report spills or accidents as they happen.
Agree in writing: who handles fridges, dishwashers, plants, recycling separation and confidential waste.

How to check the checklist is being done

A checklist only helps if someone checks it. Look for:

A site-specific checklist the team works through on every visit
Proof of attendance, such as a digital clock-in at your premises
Supervisor checks on a regular schedule, not only when you complain
A simple way to report issues, with a named person who closes them
A regular quality report, so you see trends rather than one-off problems

How Premier runs it

Every Premier contract starts with a free site survey, where we build this checklist around your building and agree the frequency with you. The team works through it on every visit, clocks in and out at your premises, and a supervisor checks the work. Issues and requests go through the Premier Connect app to a named person, and you get a monthly quality report.

See what is included in our office cleaning service in Dublin, read how prices are built in our office cleaning cost guide, or book a free site survey.