Facility Cleaning Checklist

Entryways & Lobby Areas

Performed daily or per scheduled frequency

• Sweep and mop flooring
• Vacuum entry mats
• Wipe doors and glass surfaces
• Dust ledges, fixtures, and signage
• Clean reception desks and counters
• Empty trash and recycling
• Disinfect high-touch points (handles, railings, buzzers)

Offices & Workstations

Maintained daily or multiple times per day in high-traffic offices

• Empty trash and recycling bins
• Dust desks, shelving, and flat surfaces
• Wipe phones, keyboards, and mice
• Spot-clean partitions and cubicles
• Vacuum carpets or mop hard floors
• Disinfect high-touch points (light switches, doorknobs)

Conference Rooms & Meeting Spaces

• Wipe and disinfect tables and chairs
• Clean AV equipment surfaces
• Dust blinds and window sills
• Vacuum or mop floors
• Disinfect remote controls and touchscreens
• Empty trash and recycling

Restrooms & Locker Areas

• Disinfect toilets, urinals, sinks, and partitions
• Refill soap, paper towels, and toilet paper
• Clean mirrors and stainless steel surfaces
• Sweep and mop floors with disinfectant
• Empty trash and sanitary bins
• Disinfect door handles and dispensers

Breakrooms & Kitchenettes

• Wipe counters and tabletops
• Clean microwaves (inside and out)
• Sanitize sinks and faucets
• Wipe refrigerator handles and exterior surfaces
• Refill paper products and soap
• Empty trash and recycling, wipe down receptacles
• Mop and disinfect flooring

Green Cleaning in Public Service Areas

• Use of green-certified, low-VOC cleaning agents
• Microfiber mops and cloths to minimize chemical use
• Recyclable liners and waste-sorting programs
• Sustainable paper and soap product options

Elevators & Stairwells

• Clean and polish elevator buttons and panels
• Sweep and mop elevator floor
• Disinfect handrails and call buttons
• Sweep stairwells
• Dust railings, corners, and landings

Hallways & Common Areas

• Dust and wipe high-touch surfaces
• Vacuum carpets or mop floors
• Clean interior windows and glass partitions
• Remove scuff marks on walls
• Check and restock hand sanitizer stations

Building Exterior Touchpoints

• Clean entryway glass
• Empty exterior trash and recycling
• Wipe handrails and door handles
• Sweep immediate entry area

Periodic & Deep Cleaning Tasks

• Carpet extraction
• Floor stripping and waxing
• High dusting and vent cleaning
• Window washing (interior/exterior)
• Pressure washing entrances and walkways
• Deep sanitation of high-traffic zones

Safety & Compliance Checks

• Ensure cleaning chemicals align with OSHA and EPA guidelines
• Confirm SDS documentation is up to date
• Check storage rooms for proper labeling and secure storage
• Inspect equipment (vacuums, auto-scrubbers, etc.) for maintenance

End-of-Shift Quality Control

• Confirm all rooms serviced per schedule
• Verify restrooms are fully restocked
• Document any maintenance issues
• Report security or access concerns
• Lock and secure assigned areas if required

Security & Access Protocol

• Verified check-in and check-out procedures for all cleaning personnel
• Secure handling of keys, access cards, and building codes
• Compliance with facility-specific security rules and restricted zones
• End-of-shift walkthroughs to confirm all access points are locked

Quality Control

• Scheduled supervisor inspections for multi-floor or multi-building sites
• Digital cleaning logs for task tracking and accountability
• Clear communication between cleaners and facility managers
• Zero-gap coverage planning during staff changes or absences
• Regular performance reviews to uphold consistent standards

Public Health & Sanitization Protocols

• High-frequency disinfecting of handles, counters, elevator buttons and service windows
• Restroom sanitation practices designed for high-use requirements
• Placement and upkeep of hand-sanitizer stations throughout public areas
• Increased disinfection frequency during illness spikes or public health events

Emergency & Incident Response

• Rapid response procedures for spills, accidents, or facility disruptions
• After-hours and same-day emergency cleaning availability
• Coordination with facility teams for incident reporting and documentation
• Special handling protocols for public events or sudden traffic surges