Creating a checklist for office cleaning supplies ensures that inventory is replenished at the appropriate times, and that your daily and weekly office cleaning schedule continues to be adhered to.

 No matter what work environment, hygiene and cleanliness are critical to successful work performance. Though the basic supplies might be easy to list – such as hand soaps or sanitizers and trash bags – there is a lot more to cleaning a space than these. Depending on the size and needs of your business, small business owners may wish to revisit this list of office cleaning supplies to ensure their space is kept tidy throughout the week.

 Surfaces in an office space that are regularly touched throughout the day can easily accumulate germs and bacteria. Thereby, on hand, have disinfecting wipes, a feather duster, and micro-fiber cleaning cloths. In particular, the micro-fiber cleaning clothes are key to cleaning most office environments as they easily take care of the dust and smudges that can accumulate on desks, doorknobs, and other surfaces.

In the kitchen, ensure that dish soap is being looked after and replenished when appropriate. Disinfecting counter sprays and sink scrubbers are also required. The kitchen is the ideal place to have paper towels stationed in the event of a spill that needs to be cleaned up. Also, baking soda can be used as an affordable sink or countertop scrubber, and can save on costs.

 If there is carpet in the office, all-purpose stain and spot remover takes care of any coffee spills or surface stains as long as they are caught in time. If the floor is non-carpet, some sort of floor cleaning solution will be required to tackle these types of stains. When it comes to the washrooms, this is not a place where inventory can fall behind. Always ensure you have bath tissue in addition to trash bags and toilet bowl cleaner ready to go. There are also additional items that can be used throughout daily and weekly cleaning, including a mop bucket; a broom, dustpan, and brush; disposable or reusable gloves; and sponges – all of which, it never hurts to have some extra on hand.

 Beyond having these items in inventory, to successfully deliver a clean office day-in and day-out, one must be set up with a consistent cleaning schedule. Daily, weekly, and monthly tasks should be established, and keeping a checklist of is helpful.

 In terms of daily cleaning, this may involve emptying and replacing trash bags, cleaning handles and high-contact surfaces, refilling inventory in the bathroom and kitchen, cleaning and sanitizing spaces in the bathroom, sweeping and mopping floors, disinfecting kitchen countertops, and ensuring the exterior of the business is free from clutter and debris.

 In terms of weekly cleaning, these tasks require a deeper clean than what the daily is able to provide. This may include, vacuuming carpets and mats, wiping down glass surfaces and mirrors, disinfecting trash cans, discarding old food from the refrigerator and wiping down the insides, buffing floors, and polishing brass.

 When it comes to achieving a successful and clean work environment, maximizing opportunities on a daily-weekly schedule is key in addition to having the right inventory prepped. Work with management to ensure that your workspace remains tidy and that cleanliness issues are promptly addressed.