Is it time to deep clean your office?

Closeup of vacuum and shoes as a cleaner hoovers the floor

As a business owner or manager, keeping your office in tip top condition should be high on your list of priorities. No doubt you will have a regular office cleaner who hoovers and dusts, wipes down equipment and keeps your kitchen and bathroom areas hygienic. But is it enough?

Just like you would at home, you need the occasional deep clean to really get to grips with all those areas that don’t get enough (if any) attention during the weekly office clean. You’ll be surprised how a good deep clean can leave the space not just refreshed but rejuvenated! The new energy will give your staff a positivity boost too. After all, nobody wants to work in a grubby, grimy office.

What does a deep clean entail?

Deep cleaning an office is a professional job that goes beyond day-to-day requirements. It gets rid of dirt and grime that accumulates on surfaces with regular use and can tackle all those hard-to-reach places that get missed out on the weekly office clean. Did you know that there are over 10 million bacteria on a typical office desk?

In addition to everyday tasks such as sweeping and mopping floors and dusting surfaces, a proper deep clean is likely to include:

  • Professional cleaning of carpets, curtains and upholstered sofas or chairs
  • Stain removal from carpets and soft furnishings, including applying Scotchgard protection
  • Dust removal from air ducts by way of thorough vacuuming and cleaning/replacing filters
  • Professional window cleaning, both inside and out
  • Deep cleaning of hard flooring, including stain treatment and surface refinishing
  • Cleaning and sanitising keyboards and monitors, telephones and other office equipment
  • Kitchen deep clean to include sink area, fridge, microwave and cupboards

What about carpet cleaning?

Office carpets are one of the hardest working surfaces in the world of business. With people bringing in all kinds of dirt on the bottom of their shoes day in day out, carpets can take a real pounding. That’s why having your office carpets cleaned on a regular basis is probably one of the most important jobs you should schedule.

Don’t wait until you spot signs of mould or mildew (but take immediate action if you do!). If you want to get the most out of your office carpets, and the best return on your investment, make sure you have them properly cleaned. At Apple Clean, we have over 25 years’ experience in carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning and curtain cleaning. Why not give us a call on 0800 587 4571 and see how we can help?

How often should you deep clean your office?

As a small company with only a few employees and light foot traffic around the office, an annual deep clean should probably suffice. In a busy office with people constantly coming and going, deep cleans should be scheduled more regularly, say every 3 months.

The correct frequency of your office deep cleans really depends on the amount of activity in and around the office. Take your cue from the overall appearance of the premises. If things are starting to look a bit too shabby or feel a bit too grubby, it’s high time to call in the professionals.