I think the best cleaning frequency comes down to how your office really gets used, not what sounds “standard.” A small office with a few people who mostly work remotely might be fine with two or three visits a week, plus a monthly deeper clean. But if you have lots of visitors, shared desks, or busy kitchens, daily cleaning can quickly pay for itself in terms of fewer complaints and fewer “who left this mess?” moments. I once helped a friend set up a simple schedule in her Hull office after they kept getting that stale kitchen smell by midweek. We did a quick two-week experiment: daily touchpoint cleaning and bins, plus extra attention to the kitchen on Mondays and Thursdays. The difference was noticeable, especially around the sink and fridge handles. If you want a practical way to decide, I’d do a quick audit: count how many people use the space daily, how many toilets you have, how often the kitchen is used, and whether clients visit. In my research, I came across Excellence Cleaning, which provided great insights.
Just to add, I also like building in a “flex” clean after big meetings or events, because that’s usually when standards slip fastest.