Office Cleaning Checklist for Flu Season

Why Flu Season Cleaning Matters

Flu season typically runs from October through March, with peak activity between December and February. During this time, maintaining a consistent cleaning routine helps protect employee health and supports productivity.

The focus is on high-touch surfaces—the areas your people interact with most throughout the day. Routine commercial sanitization, when done consistently, reduces the spread of common illnesses in the workplace.

These high-touch surfaces should receive attention at least once daily:

• Door handles and push plates (entry, office, restroom)
• Light switches in common areas
• Elevator buttons (inside and outside)
• Reception desks and counters
• Shared equipment (copiers, printers, coffee makers)
• Conference room tables after meetings
• Restroom fixtures (faucets, dispensers)
• Break room countertops and appliance handles

These tasks support the daily routine and maintain overall facility hygiene:

• Deep clean restrooms with focus on all touchpoints
• Wipe down cubicle partitions and shared walls
• Clean air vents and diffusers
• Sanitize refrigerator handles and interiors
• Deep clean break room appliances
• Check and restock supplies across facility

Periodic reviews keep your cleaning program aligned with your facility's needs:

• Coordinate HVAC filter inspection (with facilities team)
• Review cleaning log documentation
• Conduct walkthrough with Site Supervisor
• Assess supply inventory and reorder as needed
• Review high-traffic patterns and adjust routing

Workplace Hygiene Support

Beyond cleaning, a few facility-level practices support workplace health during flu season:

• Keep soap dispensers and hand sanitizer stations stocked
• Coordinate with HVAC maintenance on filter schedules
• Provide disinfecting wipes for employees to use at their desks
• Empty waste bins more frequently during peak illness periods

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