Even offices that look clean often harbor neglected spots that accumulate grime and dust over time. If your cleaning service isn’t addressing these areas, you are paying for a partial clean.
Commonly Missed Areas
Keyboards and Mice
Shared or personal keyboards accumulate bacteria rapidly, and most cleaning crews skip them entirely without explicit instruction. These should be disinfected regularly if within the scope.
Light Switches and Outlet Plates
High-touch surfaces that almost never get wiped down in a standard routine unless specifically added to the scope.
Push Plates and Door Handles
Touched constantly throughout the day, these are among the highest pathogen-transfer points in any commercial building.
Tops of Filing Cabinets and Tall Shelving
Out of sight, out of mind — until someone reaches up and finds dust. High dusting requires extension tools and a deliberate schedule.
Refrigerator Handles and Microwave Buttons
Break room appliances see constant use but are often wiped only on exterior surfaces — handles and buttons need separate attention.
Air Vents and Return Grilles
Dusty vents circulate allergens directly into breathing zones. These should be wiped monthly and deep-cleaned quarterly.
Chair Bases and Casters
Rolling chair wheels pick up floor debris and redistribute it. Chair bases should be cleaned on a monthly cycle.
Under and Behind Furniture
Dust and debris accumulate under desks and behind furniture. Without periodic furniture-moving during deeper cleans, these spots go unaddressed for months.
Ask for a Written Scope That Covers These
If these areas matter to your facility, name them explicitly in your scope of work rather than assuming a standard clean includes them.