Office Maintenance

Office Cleaning

Services you can’t operate without

Office maintenance is a broad term that can cover a variety of different roles and responsibilities, depending on the size and type of office you’re running.

The basics of office maintenance usually focus on cleaning and upkeep. You should find an office maintenance company that provides all of the key services you need to make your office a worker-friendly space. The bare minimum for most offices includes:

  • Stocking supplies. Washrooms need to be well stocked with toilet paper and hand towels, as well as soap and air freshener. If there’s a kitchen in your office, you’ll want it filled with paper towels, plastic cutlery if you don’t use regular dinnerware, and cleaning supplies such as soap, dish soap or dishwasher soap. These are just the basics, and if you want to be a favorite with your employees, you’ll have your maintenance service up the supplies in these areas.
  • General cleaning. Your office maintenance service should keep things tidy. That means garbage cans should be emptied, desks and equipment wiped down and floors swept or vacuumed. The washroom needs particular attention and toilets and sinks need to be scrubbed. You may have to arrange specifically if you want additional chores such as plant watering, and work out a schedule with the service for more substantial cleanings such as carpet shampoos.
  • Rug services. Some office maintenance services offer to replace rugs as they become soiled, however most often you’ll have to arrange for this with a specific rug cleaning company. Many offices have their outer office rugs replaced weekly to avoid tracking outside dirt and grime inside.
  • Landscaping. Generally a separate service, landscaping is an important step in office maintenance. Some companies will have outdoor maintenance included in a lease agreement, but for the most part, if you want your plants looking lively and your grass kept tidy, you’ll have to invest in a landscaper.

These basic services will keep your office in working order. However, don’t be afraid to splurge on office maintenance to keep your company looking professional and to help your employees stay healthy. Paying attention to things such as air quality, window maintenance and parking lot safety can mean all the difference in worker satisfaction.