Every office has its usual cleaning routine that keeps it in reasonable shape in the short term, but after some time a more thorough clean of the office premise is required: a deep clean.
A deep clean is actually the fundamental cleaning task that makes the whole office space clean and hygienic. The regular cleaning usually maintains the higher traffic areas until the next deep clean.
Deep cleaning compared to regular cleaning
Every place we live and work becomes dirtier the more time we spend in it. This dirt might be from food and beverage spills, dirt from shoes, germs from the breath or hands or the slow and steady accumulation of dust on every surface. Regular cleaning will usually keep on top of the worst of it by wiping down surfaces, removing rubbish, cleaning toilets, vacuuming and mopping. However, over time dirt and germs can accumulate on surfaces that aren't included in the regular schedule.
A deep clean is a much more comprehensive and thorough cleaning service and results in a very high standard in appearance, hygiene and cleanliness. Deep cleans can be performed whenever needed but should also occur at least quarterly or biannually.
What cleaning tasks are included in deep cleaning in the office?
Deep cleaning is usually customised depending on the needs of the particular office but can include the following:
Carpet and furniture steam-cleaning or shampooing. This type of carpet cleaning goes beyond what regular vacuuming can do. This removes all the stains and deep accumulation of dust and dirt. It will improve the appearance of the carpets and furniture and thereby the whole office.
Hard floor stripping and sealing. This removes stubborn layers of grime and protects the surface from wear and tear.
High dusting. Dust will accumulate on exposed surfaces, exacerbating allergies and creating an unpleasant environment. During the deep cleaning of an office every surface will be cleaned including ceiling fans, air conditioner vents and on top of tall cabinets and fridges.
Sanitising. During a deep clean the whole office will be disinfected to eliminate pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. Areas of most concern include the bathrooms, kitchens, common touch points like door handles and shared equipment. This is particularly important during an outbreak of a virus
Cleaning e-equipment. Electronic equipment can harbour germs and be difficult to clean properly and safely. During deep cleaning phones, computer monitors, keyboards, computer mouses and the like are disinfected and cleaned.
Why is deep cleaning an office so important?
Deep cleaning is imperative in creating a healthy, safe and enjoyable work environment for staff, visiting clients and business partners.
Deep cleaning will improve the health of your staff. The elimination of dust and germs from the office space through a deep clean will reduce allergies and illnesses. When staff are healthy they will take less sick days - meaning increased productivity
Deep cleaning gives a great impression. Shining hard floors, clear windows, fresh air and stainless carpets give the impression to visitors that your company is professional and doing well. If they see dust, cobwebs and stains, on the other hand, it will reflect badly
Deep cleaning creates a more enjoyable space to work. Staff will feel that they are being well looked after if their workplace is hygienic and clean. A clean office boosts workplace morale.
Are you due for deep cleaning your office?
When was the last time your office had a complete and thorough clean?
If the answer is more than three months ago, consider booking your next deep clean to get your office back in top shape. If you have had gastro, colds, flu or Covid in the office it would be wise to have a deep clean to sanitise your office space to keep everyone healthy. Or do you have an important meeting coming up? Impress your visitors with a deep clean beforehand.
DC Enviro will keep your office clean
We are specialists in all aspects of commercial cleaning services including deep cleans for offices. It's our mission to help you ensure that your workplace is clean, comfortable and conducive to productivity and growth.
Based in Perth, we have over a decade of experience in commercial office cleaning and use only highly trained in-house cleaners. Our equipment is state of the art, all our work is supervised and we conduct frequent quality audits to ensure that the work is of only the highest standard.Contact us today and we can tailor make a commercial cleaning plan for your office or workplace.