Back to School, Back to Work: Reset Your Cleaning Routine

How a fresh approach to cleaning can help offices ease into autumn

As summer comes to a close and people return from holidays, workplaces start to feel busier again. Meetings pick up, shared spaces are used more often, and the general pace of work tends to shift. With this change in routine, it is a good opportunity to take stock of how your office is being cleaned and maintained.

Cleaning often gets overlooked when things get busy, but it makes a big difference to how the space feels and functions. Whether you are managing a small team or overseeing a larger site, a tidy, well-kept workspace helps everything run a bit more smoothly. Here are a few simple ways to reset your cleaning routine this season.

Start with a Thorough Clean

A woman is using a vacuum cleaner to clean an office floor.

After a quieter summer period, your workspace might need more than just a surface wipe. Dust can settle in unused corners, bins get forgotten, and office kitchens might have more than a few expired items lurking in the fridge.

Clear and clean desks, shelving, and windowsills
Deep clean shared kitchen appliances and worktops
Wipe down corners, vents, light switches and skirting boards
Clean out storage areas and sort through supplies

Getting on top of this early in the season makes ongoing cleaning more manageable.

Focus on Shared Areas

A group of people are sitting around a table in a kitchen.

Once everyone is back in the office, communal areas often get a lot more use. These are also the places where dirt and germs build up fastest, so they benefit from more regular attention.

Disinfect door handles, tables, and shared equipment
Ensure meeting rooms are cleaned in between use
Keep stock of hand wash, tissues, and cleaning sprays in shared facilities

A clean, well-stocked kitchen or meeting room makes the whole office feel more organised and cared for.

Don’t Forget the Floors

A couple of people are cleaning a room with a vacuum cleaner.

Floors tend to pick up more than their fair share of dust, dirt and wear, especially as foot traffic increases again after the summer lull.

Hoover or mop high-traffic areas daily if needed
Book in a professional carpet clean for a refresh
Spot-check for scuff marks or stains in corridors and reception spaces

Fresh-looking floors are one of the first things people notice when they walk into a room.

Build a Cleaning Routine That Works

A green pen is next to a checklist with three green check marks

Now is a good time to look at your current cleaning plan and see if it still suits your team’s schedule. If the office is busier, your cleaning frequency might need to change too.

List out tasks that need to be done daily, weekly, and monthly
Make sure high-use areas are prioritised
If your team can’t manage it all in-house, consider bringing in professional support
A simple, realistic routine helps everyone know what needs to be done and when.

Make a Fresh Start

Coming back after the summer can feel like a reset in more ways than one. Keeping your workspace clean and tidy supports that shift and helps create a more comfortable, focused environment.

For support with regular office cleaning or seasonal deep cleans, visit www.equitycleaningservices.co.uk to see how our commercial cleaning services can work for your team.

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