Office kitchens break down for one reason more than any other: nobody feels individually responsible for them. A few habits and a regular cleaning schedule fix most of it.
Set simple shared rules
- Label the fridge with a weekly clean-out day
- Keep a visible spot for sponges and dish soap
- Ask staff to rinse dishes before leaving them in the sink
- Wipe the microwave after use, before spills bake on
The high-touch spots matter most
Fridge handles, the coffee machine, the microwave buttons and the sink faucet get touched by everyone, all day. These are the surfaces worth sanitizing daily, even if a full kitchen clean only happens a few times a week.
Build it into your cleaning plan
Staff habits only go so far. Our commercial cleaning plans for offices include kitchen and break room surfaces as standard, on a schedule that fits your hours, so the kitchen gets a real clean on top of whatever staff manage day to day.
