Most London offices need daily cleaning if they are over 10 desks, and 2–3 times weekly under that. Bathrooms and kitchens almost always justify daily attention regardless of headcount. Specialist sectors (food, clinical, client-facing) sit at the higher end.
Key facts
- Daily is standard for offices over 10 desks.
- Hot-desking and co-working setups need daily touch-point cleaning.
- Office kitchens deteriorate fastest — they drive most complaints.
- Carpets in client-facing offices benefit from quarterly deep cleans.
Comparison table
| Office size | Industry / setup | Recommended frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Under 10 desks | Standard professional | 2–3× per week |
| 10–30 desks | Standard professional | Daily (light) |
| 30+ desks | Standard professional | Daily (full) |
| Any size | Hot-desking / co-working | Daily + touchpoint pass |
| Any size | Food / lab / clinical | Daily + specialist |
| Any size | Client-facing reception | Daily lobby + weekly deep |
London context
London's office market is dominated by Cat A and Cat B serviced floors with shared facilities. In buildings around Old Street, Shoreditch and the City, your office cleaning has to coordinate with the building's cleaning contractor for shared kitchens, breakout spaces and bathrooms.
An office is judged by its bathroom. Whatever else you spend money on, underspending on bathroom and kitchen cleaning is the single biggest false economy.
If you're early stage, start light and scale up: 2–3 visits per week, weighted Monday and Friday, with a kitchen-only pass mid-week. As headcount grows past 10, switch to daily, even if the visits are short.
For client-facing companies, treat the lobby, reception and meeting rooms as a separate scope on a stricter schedule. The rest of the office can sit on a normal cycle.
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FAQs
Do you clean during office hours or out of hours?
Either. Most London clients prefer early-morning or evening cleans so the office is fresh on arrival.
Can you do a one-off deep clean?
Yes. Common for new tenants moving in or before a quarterly client visit.
Do you handle waste and recycling?
Yes — we bag and place waste in the building's allocated points as part of every visit.
Need help with office cleaning frequency?
Call, WhatsApp or request a free quote — we respond fast across Central and East London.
Reviewed by Emma Cleaning LTD · Last updated 2026-06-09