Every year, before the lunar Chinese New Year, it is a common practice for companies to go through an annual spring cleaning of their offices. What does it signify? Well, it signifies the welcoming of a brand new year of opportunities and success! And of course, practically, it forces everyone to declutter (yes, we are guilty of hogging too!) and thoroughly clean up every nook and cranny so that we get those pesky germs and dust out of the way to usher in a healthier office environment.

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Below, we will cover the checklist used by most professional office cleaners so that you can have a peek into how much work goes into a thorough office cleaning project.

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So let's get started!

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A Typical Office Cleaning Project in Singapore

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1. Empty Waste Bins

An office cleaning company will ensure that their cleaners visit every cubicle and room to find out where all the dustbins are loaded and then dispose all the waste in its proper place depending on whether they are recyclables.

2. Vacuum Carpets and Mats

The one place where the MOST dust, dead skin cells and what not are found. The office carpet and mat is the one place that has it all and this can pose a health hazard to your employees and customers if they are not cleaned well and routinely. A professional office cleaning service will spend significant time on this to keep office dwellers happy and healthy.

3. Vacuum Floor

For areas not carpeted, dust and dirt still accumulates and it an essential part of the process to vacuuming these areas. Hard to reach areas are usually neglected and it is crucial for your cleaning company to clean those areas once or twice a year.

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4. Furniture Dusting

Furnitures are the next major area where dust settles and accumulates. Even in an enclosed area, dust travels freely in the air and lands on anything from the cabinets to the pantry tops. Office furniture that is made of wood or leather will be especially vulnerable to attracting dust and have a good wipe down regularly.

5. Disinfecting the Floor

Disinfecting the office floor of micro organisms and bacteria is essential once or twice a year to improve the health of office dwellers. Such bacteria area are usually transferred through their shoes or feet when they move about the office, toilets and wet areas.

6. Cobweb Removal

Cobwebs typically form in corners and ceilings of the wall and window panes. Your cleaning company should remove all of them every once or twice a year.

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7. Glass Walls and Entrance Doors

Fingerprints and stains can be found on glass walls and entrance doors of your office and meeting rooms especially when employees use them frequently. Cleaning them helps maintain the professional outlook of your office for clients and employees.

8. Windows Cleaning

Windows are where light comes in and brightens up your office, lifting morale and energy levels. It must not be overlooked and should be routinely cleaned to maintain staff happiness.

9. Attic Cleaning

If your office has an attic, your cleaning company will clean it and clear any mice waste that may be found.

10. Polishing Door and Cabinet Handles

Some offices are beautifully renovated with ornamental gold and silver handles on their doors and cabinets. Frequent polishing and cleaning is required to enhance and maintain their beauty to last a longer time.