Janitorial Checklist for Office Cleaners
A janitorial checklist for office cleaners transforms a broad promise - "keep the place spotless" - into a concrete, verifiable standard. Each duty is spelled out in plain language: dust desks and monitors, sanitize high-touch points, empty trash and recycling, polish interior glass, restock restroom supplies, mop hard floors, and spot-clean carpets. With expectations so explicit, cleaners know exactly what "done" looks like, and supervisors can confirm quality at a glance.
The checklist comes in two delivery formats for maximum flexibility. A downloadable PDF version is perfect for print-and-clip use: crew leads can post it on a janitor cart or hand it to temporary staff without introducing new software.
The mobile-app version unlocks richer controls. Cleaners tick off tasks on their phones, add time stamps, and, where required, attach notes or before-and-after photos. Supervisors get live completion data, can sort items by urgency, and receive instant alerts when a supply shortage or maintenance issue pops up. Because the checklist lives in the cloud, updating it - say to add seasonal deep-clean steps or stricter disinfection protocols - takes seconds and requires no reprinting.
For janitorial businesses, this dual-format approach protects both profit and reputation. Standardized duties cut down on callbacks, keep labor estimates tight, and provide an auditable trail that demonstrates compliance with OSHA hygiene rules and green-cleaning commitments. For clients, the checklist - whether pinned to a clipboard or embedded in an app - delivers a transparent routine that supports employee well-being and preserves a professional corporate image.
Is the sidewalk free of litter?
Rate how much outdoor trash was removed (0 = none, 5 = overflowing)
Are entrance ashtrays empty and wiped?
Attach a photo of the entrance mats after shaking
Rate fullness of outdoor bins before service (0 = empty, 5 = overflowing)
Note any trip hazards at the entrance
Is the glass on entrance doors streak-free?
Upload a close-up photo of cleaned door glass
Are door frames and corners free of cobwebs?
Countertops wiped and dry?
Sinks and faucets clean?
Mirrors spotless?
Toilets fully cleaned and disinfected?
Attach one “after” photo of a toilet stall
Urinals clean and deodorized?
Vent grilles dust-free?
How many soap or towel dispensers were refilled?
Are all dispensers wiped on the outside?
Are trash cans emptied and liners replaced?
List any plumbing leaks or odors
Horizontal surfaces dust-free?
Corners free of dust build-up?
Carpet vacuumed with visible lines?
Are all floor scuff marks gone?
Attach one wide-angle photo of lobby floor
Reception desk sanitized and tidy?
Coffee or magazine tables wiped?
Window sills dust-free?
Blinds dusted and aligned?
Decorative items (plants, art) dust-free?
Upload photo of any damaged décor
Note any furniture that needs repair
Elevator ceilings and lights dust-free?
Elevator floor swept or mopped?
Door panels polished?
Buttons wiped with disinfectant?
Attach a photo of the elevator control panel
How many flights of stairs were vacuumed?
Handrails wiped?
Stair landings free of debris?
Describe any safety issues in stairwells
Countertops disinfected and clear of items?
Sink and chrome parts clean?
Dining tables wiped?
Are chairs neatly aligned?
Vending-machine tops dust-free?
Exterior of microwave / fridge wiped?
Is the fridge temperature in the safe range (32-40 °F)?
Attach photo of fridge interior shelves
Water coolers wiped and drip tray emptied?
Floors swept or mopped?
Note any appliances out of order
Hallways vacuumed?
Offices vacuumed?
Conference rooms vacuumed?
Under-desk areas vacuumed?
Baseboards dusted or vacuumed?
Were all full vacuum bags replaced today?
Attach photo of vacuum bag tag
Comment on any areas skipped due to meetings
Glass partitions fingerprint-free?
Chair legs wiped?
How many desk phones were disinfected?
Workstation desktops wiped?
Monitors cleaned?
Keyboards sanitized?
Enter count of keyboards sanitized
Upload “after” photo of one random workstation
Trash bags replaced and bins returned?
Report any unusual odors in offices
Attach photo of shared printer control panel
Any tenant feedback today?
All cleaning supplies stored safely?
Sign-off photo of janitor’s closet
Any full trash bags left in the dock area?
Note missing or low stock items (chemicals, liners)
Were any urgent maintenance tickets raised?
If yes, list ticket numbers