Regular office cleaning keeps a space tidy. A deep clean removes what routine maintenance misses: dust buildup behind furniture, grime on light switches, mould under sink edges, and bacteria in carpet fibres that accumulate over months. For Melbourne offices, a thorough deep clean is recommended every three to six months, or before and after a major office event or staff transition.
What Makes a Deep Clean Different
Routine cleaning covers floors, bins, and visible surfaces. Deep cleaning reaches behind, underneath, and inside, including appliances, air vents, skirting boards, grout lines, and upholstery. It takes two to eight hours depending on office size, and it requires professional-grade equipment and products for lasting results.
Room-by-Room Checklist
Reception and Common Areas
- Wipe all light switches, power points, and door handles with disinfectant
- Clean air conditioning vents and ceiling fans
- Vacuum and steam-clean carpet or deep-scrub hard floors
- Wipe skirting boards and window ledges
- Clean internal glass panels and mirrors
- Sanitise reception desk surfaces, including underneath phone handsets
Workstations and Open-Plan Areas
- Move desks and vacuum underneath
- Wipe monitor screens with a screen-safe cleaner
- Disinfect keyboards, mice, desk phones, and headsets
- Wipe drawer handles and desk edges
- Clean chair armrests and bases
- Remove all items from shelving and wipe down before replacing
Kitchen and Break Room
- Degrease range hood filters
- Clean inside the microwave, oven, and fridge
- Descale the kettle and coffee machine
- Disinfect the sink, taps, and surrounding benchtop
- Wipe inside all cupboards
- Sanitise the dishwasher filter and door seals
- Clean behind and underneath the fridge
Bathrooms
- Scrub grout between tiles
- Descale taps, showerheads, and toilet cisterns
- Clean inside and behind toilets
- Sanitise all dispensers (soap, paper towel, hand dryer)
- Wipe mirrors and light fixtures
- Mop floors with disinfectant solution
- Check and clean the exhaust fan
Storage Rooms and Utility Areas
- Dust shelving units and stored items
- Mop floors thoroughly, including corners
- Wipe light fittings
- Clean the mop bucket and equipment storage area
Before The Cleaners Arrive
Remove personal items from desks and clear common area surfaces. This gives cleaners full access and reduces the chance of anything being misplaced. Label or secure any confidential documents.
A 200 to 300 square metre Melbourne office takes two to three professional cleaners three to six hours to deep clean. Easy & Shine Cleaning Services handles office deep cleans across Melbourne with a free onsite quote and flexible scheduling, including after-hours bookings that do not disrupt the working day. Call 0438 183 061.
Frequently Asked Questions
A 200 square metre Melbourne office takes roughly four hours with two cleaners. Larger or heavily used spaces take longer.
Most Melbourne commercial deep cleans range from $300 to $700 depending on floor area, current condition, and specific requirements.
Every three to six months for standard offices. Monthly deep cleaning is standard for healthcare, food service, and childcare environments.
Yes. Most professional cleaning companies in Melbourne, including Easy & Shine Cleaning Services, offer after-hours and weekend bookings.
