Commercial office cleaning covers routine janitorial service for workspaces — trash removal, restroom sanitation, vacuuming, hard-floor care, and high-touch disinfection. Most U.S. offices contract nightly or 3–5x weekly service priced at roughly $0.07–$0.20 per square foot per visit, depending on density, finishes, and frequency.
Get a QuoteOffice cleaning is the most common commercial cleaning category. Programs are typically scoped around occupancy density, building class, and the mix of carpet versus hard flooring. Buildings with higher foot traffic, food service, or client-facing lobbies require more frequent attention, while standard professional offices are well served by nightly or alternating-night janitorial routes.
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Class A office cleaning serves premium, high-rise, and trophy buildings where finish quality and lobby presentation are paramount. These programs combine nightly janitorial with dedicated daytime day porters, detailed stone and glass care, and elevated restroom standards, typically priced 15–30% above standard office rates.
Read guideMulti-tenant office cleaning separates building common areas (lobbies, corridors, restrooms, elevators) from individual tenant suites. Common areas are funded through CAM charges and cleaned nightly, while tenant suites are scoped per lease. Clear scope boundaries and consistent coverage models prevent billing disputes.
Read guideDay porter services provide daytime cleaning and upkeep staff who maintain a facility during business hours. Duties include restroom checks, spill response, lobby presentation, restocking, and trash management. Day porters are typically staffed one per 75,000–150,000 sq ft depending on traffic and presentation standards.
Read guideMost offices: nightly or 3–5x weekly janitorial, with weekly detail tasks and quarterly deep cleaning. High-traffic or client-facing floors often add daytime day porter coverage.
Cost per square foot decreases as cleanable area grows, but higher occupancy density raises per-visit labor.
Nightly service costs more per month than 2–3x weekly, but lowers cost per visit through route efficiency.
Carpet-heavy spaces need extraction cycles; hard floors require strip/wax and burnishing programs.
Class A properties carry higher finish and detailing expectations than standard commercial space.
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Most offices: nightly or 3–5x weekly janitorial, with weekly detail tasks and quarterly deep cleaning. High-traffic or client-facing floors often add daytime day porter coverage.
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