The humble office is now a smaller, more manageable space for teams that use the hybrid model. Its importance as a hub of information sharing, team collaboration, and workplace culture has grown.
No matter how large or small the office, there will always be people in it. This means that a mess is going to have to be cleaned. It’s even more obvious in small spaces. Even though some offices are smaller, the need to clean them hasn’t decreased.
You might wonder if using cleaning checklists and rotas instead of commercial cleaning contracts is a better option for managing small office cleaning. You could reduce your cleaning costs by asking your staff to do basic tasks like dusting desks and hoovering.
Right? Well…
Let’s face it: cleaning is NOT the job of a housekeeper. If they have to do this on company time, it’s a waste of productivity. Plus, we may all believe that we know how to clean. But there is a huge difference between an amateur clean and a professional one.
You can’t possibly have time to clean your office and take care of all your customers and your team.
You say, “But that’s such a small space!”. If we all chipped in, the job would be finished in no time!
We’ve heard it so many times!
It’s a simple fact: you won’t be able to get it done. Cleaning will never be as important for your team and you, even if they have a cleaning schedule.
They won’t manage to complete all the tasks, even if they do some. There are places that people forget to clean, like light switches, blinds, and under furniture. Cleaning is sometimes dangerous. Cleaning the office toilets… who’ll volunteer?!
Even with all these areas that have been neglected (and avoided), there are still so many small details to address. The cleaning checklist is a long one.
Even in a small office, you will need to clean a variety of things:
- Computers: keyboard screen, mouse plus PC towers, laptops
- Phones
- Photocopiers and printers
- Whiteboards
- Desks and Chairs
- Floors
- Ceilings
- Windows, skirting boards, walls, and door handles
All of this is before we even get to the kitchen or toilets in the office.
That’s a lot.
If you ignore it, the situation will quickly spiral out of control. Even with just one person in the office, dust and other gross things can accumulate in weeks.
You may still need an office because you have face-to-face meetings with clients and customers. This requires a clean environment.
It’s not fair to put all the responsibility on your employees. If it’s not written in their contract, then you can’t force them to do it.
Are small office cleaning services worthwhile?
Definitely.
In general, the cost of commercial cleaning for small spaces is low because it takes fewer cleaners and fewer hours to clean small spaces. Although it’s still an expense, we’re only talking about a tiny portion of your overall services budget.
Think about how much you’ll be able to save in time, how much stress will be reduced, and how much more pleasant and cleaner your workplace will become. It’s worth it.
Small offices are easier to clean than large ones. Spaces that can accommodate up to 20 people per week may be cleaned less often. Cleaning can be coordinated to coincide with hybrid working in order to minimize the impact of cleaning on productivity.
Are you still hesitant to hire professionals, or do you want your staff to help? We’ll talk about how to create an effective cleaning schedule for your office.
Small Office Cleaning Services
The Abbey Cleaning Service has a team that is made up of professional office cleaners who are based in Cardiff. They have experience with small office cleaning services.