Choosing the right cleaning schedule is vital to keep your small business clean and neat as well as hygienic and safe. But what is the right cleaning plan for your office? There is no one single right answer, but you can right-size your schedule by considering a few factors. 

1. How Much Traffic Is There?

A simple rule of thumb when it comes to cleaning any office is how many people use the space every day. A small office with only a few employees and few outside visitors might only need to be cleaned once a week or so. But the more people who pass through, the dirtier your floors will get, the more trash will accumulate, and the sooner the facilities will need to be refreshed. 

2. What Are the Expectations?

Different offices and industries may have different expectations when it comes to tidiness. While all office employees have a right to a clean workplace, some industries may be held to a gold standard. Clients may expect the office of a lawyer, accountant, or medical professional to be immaculate at all times. A manufacturer or mechanic's office, on the other hand, may get more leeway from clients. 

3. What Special Issues Exist?

Your office isn't a single entity. Within it, what specific issues call for more frequent cleaning? Bathrooms are the most common area to need more frequent attention for hygiene. Similarly, a well-used break room can become unsanitary if it's not cleaned regularly. If you must keep the server area, research department, or client meeting rooms particularly clean, you could either schedule targeted visits or clean the entire office more often. 

4. Do You Do Deep Cleanings?

Deep cleanings consist of special cleaning: things like carpet and upholstery, moving furniture, disinfection and sanitization, and hard-to-reach areas. Deep cleanings and light cleanings work hand-in-hand to keep everything in good shape. If you can't have as many deep cleanings as you'd like, keep things tidier from week to week. Conversely, if you schedule more deep cleanings, you might be able to reduce the light cleanings a little. 

5. How Does Your Staff Work?

Your office staff affect cleaning schedules by their routines and willingness to help out. Busy workers who have no time to tidy up or take out the trash need a service to do these things more often. Fastidious workers who are inclined to clean up messes and wipe off counters after themselves may allow you to have less outside help. While you don't want to overburden your staff, take into consideration their habits and personalities. 

Where to Learn More

As you weigh these five factors, you'll start to see patterns that will help you right-size your cleaning schedule. Learn more by making an appointment with a cleaning company in your area today.