Filing cabinets are perfect for storing things like invoices, work orders, estimates, vendor information, product specs and customer profiles. Label files according to their specific use and file documents away whenever you clean the office. If you must keep certain documents on hand for immediate reference, then you can make use of desktop trays and wall mounted “pockets. " This is a good idea for things like bills to be paid, open customer files, paperwork that must be filed away and documents in current dispute. To save space, consider scanning documents that can be archived and storing them electronically.
Scrub toilet bowls with a disinfecting cleaner and a toilet brush. Wipe the seat, the lid, the outside circumference of the bowl, the tank and the base of the toilet with disinfectant. Use toilet bowl deodorizing cakes to maintain freshness in between cleanings. Wipe sink and counter areas with a disinfecting cleaner. Sweep and mop the floors. Refill soap dispensers and paper towel holders, and replace toilet tissue rolls.
Keep the refrigerator clean and organized. Make it a point to throw out old food every week and wipe down the interior with a rag dampened with disinfectant. Spray countertops, sinks, tables, chairs and shelves with disinfectant spray and wipe with a wet rag. Clean the inside of the microwave with a disinfecting rag. This should be a part of your daily office cleaning, as microwave messes can become hardened and difficult to clean if left to sit over an extended period of time. If you use a dish drainer, clean it every day along with the dishes to prevent mildew. Wash hand and dish towels regularly, and replace dish sponges as needed.
Seating should be free of dust, crumbs and stains. If you display magazines, books, pamphlets and/or brochures for waiting customers to read, those reading materials should be tidy and up to date. Throw away ripped, dirty and old reading materials. Dust furniture, shelves, knick-knacks, plants, wall hangings, blinds and window treatments. Wipe the walls clean of marks. Clean fingerprints and other smudges off of windows and mirrors. Vacuum the floor, and mop it if applicable.
