# Office Cleaning Basics
# Check Your Duty Sheet
You or your employees should have duty sheets that are based on your service plan that you created for your client. The duty sheet will serve as a checklist of what needs to be cleaned each day.
# Equipment and Supplies Check
Gather all supplies and equipment needed to clean. The key is to not waste time and be more productive. Set up your mobile barrel and cleaning caddy with the supplies to get the job done.
Items To Put On The Caddy
- Microfiber cloths
- Trash bags
- Duster
- Spray bottle with all purpose cleaner
- Spray bottle with disinfectant cleaner
- Spray bottle with window cleaner
- Stainless steel cleaner
- Disposable gloves
- Face Mask
- Safety glasses
- Carpet spotter
# Plan Your Cleaning Path
Observe the work site and plan you start and ending points of each area. Work in a logical pattern as you move around the areas and rooms so you won't miss an area or room.
# Cleaning Best Practices
- Do not discard filled paper boxes unless it is marked as trash.
- Never put your hand in a trash can or use your hand to push the trash down.
- Don't lift heavy items or furniture
- Do not disturb paperwork on desk and tables.
- Dust around paperwork.
- Use long handle dusters to clean high surfaces.
- Use caution around computer equipment.
- Check power equipment cords for frayed wires, broken plugs or missing grounds on plugs.
- Never yank power cords from wall.
- Inspect your own work.
- Always keep janitors closets clean and organized.