Janitorial Duties Checklist with Deep Cleaning Tasks
A Janitorial Duties Checklist gives cleaners a straightforward playbook for keeping any commercial space in shape. Instead of vague goals like “keep it tidy,” the list spells out specific chores - dust desks, empty bins, wipe touch points, mop hard floors, restock rest-room supplies - along with how often each one should be done and what “finished” means.
With tasks laid out in plain language, new hires ramp up faster and seasoned staff work more consistently. Supervisors can run a quick walk-through and confirm quality without chasing guesswork. Because the same checklist covers regular and deep-clean items, managers can build realistic schedules and quote labor hours that don’t blow the budget.
If you use a mobile version, cleaners can attach photos, log supply shortages, and flag maintenance issues the moment they find them.
Whether you print the checklist or load it into a cleaning app, treat it as a living document: revisit it each quarter, add new compliance steps (like disinfecting shared keyboards), and remove points that no longer apply. A few quick updates keep your janitorial routine clear, efficient, and ready for whatever changes the building brings next.
Floor mats shaken and vacuumed
Front glass doors fingerprint-free
Upload a photo of cleaned entry glass
Door handles and push plates disinfected
Rate litter level outside entrance (0 = none, 5 = heavy)
Note burned-out exterior bulbs or signage issues
Desks cleared of loose trash (no personal items moved)
Monitors and keyboards lightly dusted
Phone handsets sanitized (count)
Window sills and low ledges wiped
Upload “after” photo of a random workstation pod
Sinks, faucets, and counters cleaned
Mirrors streak-free
Toilets & urinals disinfected (seats, flush handles)
Upload close-up photo of a fixture after cleaning
Soap, towel, and tissue dispensers refilled (units)
Trash bins emptied and liners replaced
Describe any leaks, odors, or supply shortages
Countertops and tables wiped with food-safe cleaner
Sink and faucet polished
Microwave interior cleaned
Refrigerator door handles sanitized
Upload photo of floor area around fridge
Coffee station restocked (cups / stirrers)
Rate floor condition before mopping (0 = clean, 5 = sticky)
Carpets vacuumed (hallways, conference rooms)
Hard floors swept
High-dust shelves, vents, and picture frames
Stair handrails wiped
Upload wide shot of main corridor floor
All office and kitchen bins emptied
Recycling sorted per facility policy
Total full bags removed (pcs)
Dumpster or compactor secured after use
Janitor closet organized, tools hung properly
Chemicals stored with caps tight and labels visible
Upload photo of supply shelf
List items to reorder (liners, sanitizer, bulbs)
Light switches, elevator buttons, and door knobs disinfected
Emergency exits clear of obstacles
Overall facility scent rating (0 = odor, 5 = fresh)
Additional notes or incident reports
