What Does a Commercial Office Cleaning Service Actually Include?
Not all commercial cleaning services are the same, and what's included in your quote varies widely between providers. Before you sign a contract, you should know exactly what tasks are — and aren't — part of your standard service.
Standard Inclusions
Vacuuming of all carpeted areas, including under desks and in corners. Hard-floor mopping of tile, vinyl, or hardwood. Trash removal with bins emptied and relined. Restroom cleaning — toilets, sinks, mirrors, floors scrubbed and disinfected, consumables restocked. Breakroom cleaning of counters, sink, and microwave exterior. Surface dusting of desks, shelves, and window ledges. Glass and mirror cleaning. Lobby and reception area cleaning.
Common Add-Ons
Carpet steam cleaning or extraction, floor stripping and waxing, exterior window washing, high dusting (ceiling fans, vents, top of shelving), post-construction cleanup, and supply restocking as a consumables package. See our dedicated pages on conference room and breakroom cleaning and carpet and floor care for what's included in those services specifically.
What to Ask Your Provider
When reviewing a quote, ask the provider to walk you through every task they will and won't perform. Request a written scope-of-work document rather than a verbal agreement. This protects you if quality ever falls short and gives you a clear basis for evaluating their performance.
Customization Is Standard
Good commercial cleaning companies will tailor their services to your space. If you have a server room that should never be entered, a conference room used only once a week, or a kitchen with specific equipment, tell your provider. A well-structured contract should reflect your actual needs. Compare exactly what's included in a Cottage Grove-area quote at the quote form.