Build an office cleaning scope around occupied desks, carpet traffic, access and drying. A practical checklist for facilities teams.

Separate daily tasks from periodic work

Write down routine tasks such as emptying bins, cleaning agreed surfaces and maintaining shared facilities. Keep periodic carpet and upholstery cleaning in a separate plan. This makes it easier to compare quotations and avoids assuming that a routine cleaner will undertake specialist fabric care.

Prioritise the areas people actually use

List entrances, walkways, meeting rooms, desk areas and upholstered seating. Note visible traffic marks, spills and furniture that cannot be moved. Photographs and approximate floor areas help a provider understand the scope before a site survey or quotation.

Make access part of the booking

For a London office, confirm loading arrangements, parking restrictions, lift access, security sign-in and the person authorised to admit the team. If cleaning must happen outside normal hours, ask about availability before committing to a reopening time. Do not assume a provider offers round-the-clock service.

Plan the return to use

Decide which areas can be taken out of use and how colleagues will be directed around them. Ask for material-specific drying and aftercare advice. If a meeting room or reception must reopen at a fixed time, discuss staged work or alternative scheduling before booking.

Compare a written scope, not just a total

Check the rooms and floor area, furniture arrangements, stain assessment, additional charges and any access requirements. Ask whether office chairs, rugs or other upholstery are included. OneGo Cleaning Masters quotes office carpet cleaning according to the premises and agreed work rather than using a residential room rate for every office.

Questions before booking

Can carpets be cleaned while staff are working?

Possibly, depending on the layout, access and the ability to keep the working area clear. Discuss the occupied site before booking.

What should I send for an office carpet quote?

Send the postcode, approximate area, photographs, operating hours, access restrictions and the required reopening time.

Discuss your cleaning job

Read about our related cleaning service, compare the starting prices and inclusions, or send your postcode and job details for a quotation.