Keep a short daily routine for desks, the kitchen, trash and high-touch points, then book a professional clean weekly or biweekly for washrooms, floors and disinfecting. Add baseboards, vents and the inside of the fridge monthly. Busier, client-facing spaces need more frequent visits.
A clean office isn't just about appearances. Shared desks, door handles and the staff kitchen are where germs spread, and clients notice a dusty reception or a neglected washroom. For a small business, the right cleaning plan is a short daily routine your team handles, plus a professional clean on a schedule that matches how busy your space is.
Daily: what your team can do
- Clear and wipe desks at the end of the day
- Wipe kitchen counters and the sink; run or empty the dishwasher
- Take out kitchen trash and compost
- Wipe high-touch points: door handles, light switches, the coffee machine
- Tidy meeting rooms after use
Keep disinfecting wipes and a small checklist in the kitchen so it's easy to do and nobody has to guess.
Weekly: the professional clean
- Desks and shared surfaces dusted and wiped
- High-touch points disinfected: handles, switches, railings, shared keyboards and phones
- Staff kitchen: counters, sink, appliance fronts, microwave, table
- Washrooms cleaned and disinfected
- Trash and recycling emptied
- Floors vacuumed and mopped
- Reception and entry glass cleaned
Monthly or quarterly
- Inside the fridge and microwave (clear out old food first)
- Baseboards, door frames and vents
- Window sills and blinds
- Chair bases and under desks
- Fabric chairs and couches vacuumed
Get a price for your officeCommercial cleaning starts at $139 a visit, once or on a schedule. Every booking is covered by our $2M liability insurance.
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| Your space | A good starting schedule |
|---|---|
| Small office, 2–5 people, mostly desk work | Biweekly professional clean, plus the daily routine |
| Office with 6–15 people or a busy staff kitchen | Weekly professional clean |
| Client-facing space: clinic waiting room, studio, showroom | Weekly or more, timed before your busiest days |
| Coworking or shared suite | Weekly for common areas; agree who handles private offices |
What to ask a commercial cleaner
- Insurance. Ask for the type and amount of liability coverage.
- Screening. Who will have access to your space, and how are they checked? Our cleaners have ID, references and a criminal record check before their first job.
- Scope. Get a written list of what's cleaned on each visit, so nothing depends on who shows up.
- Timing. Can they clean before or after business hours? We book any day from 7am to 7pm.
- Access. How keys, fobs and alarm codes are handled.
See our commercial cleaning page for what's included, or read how to hire a cleaner you can trust — the same questions apply to an office.
Frequently asked questions
How often should a small office be cleaned?
Most small offices do well with a weekly or biweekly professional clean plus a short daily routine for desks, the kitchen and trash. Busier or client-facing spaces usually need weekly cleaning or more.
What should an office cleaning include?
Desks and shared surfaces, high-touch points like door handles and switches, the staff kitchen, washrooms, trash and recycling, and floors — with deeper tasks like baseboards and inside the fridge monthly.
How much does office cleaning cost in Vancouver?
Good Maid commercial cleaning starts at $139 a visit for spaces under 1,000 sq ft. The instant price updates for your space's size.
Can you clean outside business hours?
We book any day of the week, with start times from 7am to 7pm, so many offices book early mornings or the end of the day.
Are your commercial cleaners insured?
Yes. Every Good Maid booking is covered by our $2M commercial general liability insurance, and every cleaner has ID, references and a criminal record check.
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