Maintaining a clean office isn’t just about appearances – it’s about protecting your team’s health, preserving your company’s reputation, and creating an environment where people can do their best work.
But how often should an office be cleaned?
The answer depends on your office size, usage, and industry standards. In this guide, we’ll break down cleaning frequencies, what deep cleaning involves, and how to choose the right professional service.
How Often Should You Clean a Large Office?
Large offices with 50 or more employees should be cleaned every day.
These high-traffic environments see rapid build-up of dust, germs, and waste, especially in shared spaces like kitchens, meeting rooms, and bathrooms. Daily cleaning reduces health risks and ensures a tidy, presentable space for staff and visitors alike.
Depending on your layout and usage, you may also need:
- Weekly floor polishing and carpet vacuuming
- Monthly air vent dusting and interior window cleaning
Partnering with a national provider like SCS Group ensures consistency and flexibility, even across multiple sites.
How Often Should You Clean a Small Office?
Small offices often think they can get by with less frequent cleaning.
However, even with fewer people, hygiene matters. Offices with fewer than 20 staff may not need daily service, but a routine schedule of 2–3 cleanings per week is still vital. Kitchens and bathrooms should be prioritised, as these are hotspots for bacteria.
Routine cleaning in a small office typically includes:
- General tidying of workspaces
- Disinfecting touchpoints like door handles and phones
- Emptying bins and maintaining shared appliances
Don’t underestimate the value of a clean environment for your team’s wellbeing, no matter your size.
Why Is It Important to Have a Clean Office?
A clean office does more than meet hygiene standards, it creates a better place to work.
Research shows that clean, organised environments improve focus, reduce stress, and help teams stay productive. Just as importantly, clients and guests notice when a space is cared for.
Cleaning also plays a role in:
- Reducing sick leave through better infection control
- Supporting compliance with Safe Work Australia hygiene guidelines
- Boosting morale and company culture
It’s an investment in your people and your brand.
What Does a Deep Clean of an Office Include?
A deep clean goes beyond routine cleaning. It targets areas that are often missed during daily service and is ideal for quarterly or seasonal refreshes. This is also essential after flu season, outbreaks, or when moving into a new space.
A typical deep clean covers:
- Carpet and upholstery steam cleaning
- Disinfection of high-touch surfaces and shared equipment
- Cleaning of vents, skirting boards, behind furniture, and ceiling corners
SCS Group offers rapid-response deep cleaning services Australia-wide, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum results.
Is Commercial Cleaning the Same as Office Cleaning?
Not quite. Office cleaning is a specific service designed for corporate environments. Commercial cleaning is a broader category that can include industrial sites, retail spaces, healthcare facilities, and more – each with its own set of risks, regulations, and cleaning protocols.
If your business operates across multiple property types, it's important to engage a provider that understands the distinction and can customise its approach accordingly. SCS Group delivers both services, using industry-specific solutions backed by ISO-certified systems and cutting-edge cleaning technologies.
Why Choose SCS Group?
With over 15 years of experience and more than 2000 sites serviced across Australia, SCS Group combines national scale with local knowledge.
Our customised office cleaning solutions are backed by triple ISO certification in Quality, Safety, and Environmental Management. We use sustainable products, cutting-edge tools, and a skilled workforce trained to the highest standards.
What sets us apart:
- 24/7 customer support and a dedicated account manager
- Live client dashboards and reporting for full transparency
- Eco-conscious systems aligned with ESG goals
Whether you're managing a single floor or a national portfolio, SCS Group offers scalable, dependable solutions tailored to your business needs.
Book a Custom Office Cleaning Plan Today
Keep your workplace healthy, productive, and always presentable with a tailored cleaning solution from SCS Group.
Contact us now to get started with a plan built around your office’s size, schedule, and hygiene standards.
