If you’re managing a business in Ann Arbor, Warren, Farmington Hills, or anywhere across Southeast Michigan, keeping your facility clean is essential to your daily operations — but how often should you actually schedule cleaning services?
At Michigan Commercial Cleaning Co., one of the most common questions we get is:
“How often should we have our building professionally cleaned?”
The answer depends on your business type, building size, employee count, customer traffic, and regulatory requirements. In this post, we’ll help you determine the right cleaning frequency for your space — whether you need light office cleaning or comprehensive janitorial services.
Why Cleaning Frequency Matters
Choosing the right cleaning schedule isn’t just about appearances. It also impacts:
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Employee health and sick days
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Customer impressions
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Compliance with safety and sanitation standards
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Longevity of flooring, furniture, and fixtures
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Air quality and workplace morale
A clean workspace helps businesses in Wixom, Sterling Heights, and Shelby Township maintain a professional image and operate more efficiently.
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How Often Should You Schedule Cleaning? Let’s Break It Down by Business Type:
🏢 Corporate Offices
Recommended: 2–5 days per week
In modern office settings — especially with shared desks, open floor plans, and busy breakrooms — cleaning multiple times per week is key to controlling germs and maintaining a polished environment.
Tasks include:
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Trash removal
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Restroom sanitation
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Surface disinfection
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Floor vacuuming/mopping
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Breakroom cleaning
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🏥 Medical & Dental Offices
Recommended: Daily (or even multiple times per day)
Sanitation is critical in healthcare. Regulations often require frequent cleanings to reduce the spread of germs and ensure patient safety.
We recommend:
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Daily cleaning for exam rooms, restrooms, and waiting areas
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Mid-day touch-ups for high-contact surfaces
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Weekly deep cleaning of all surfaces
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🏪 Retail Stores & Showrooms
Recommended: 3–7 days per week (depending on traffic)
Retail spaces in Sterling Heights and Shelby Township need to look their best — especially in customer-facing areas like sales floors, dressing rooms, and restrooms.
Retail cleaning may include:
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Entryway maintenance
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Restroom cleaning and restocking
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Dusting shelves and fixtures
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Floor care (daily or scheduled)
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🏭 Warehouses & Light Industrial Facilities
Recommended: Weekly to daily, based on foot traffic and machinery use
Even non-customer-facing facilities benefit from regular cleaning for safety, compliance, and employee well-being.
Common cleaning tasks include:
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Sweeping/dust removal
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Trash and debris pickup
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Breakroom and restroom sanitation
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Entryway and hallway care
We work with manufacturers across Wixom and Warren to build custom cleaning schedules that reduce downtime and promote safety.
🏫 Schools, Churches & Community Centers
Recommended: Daily cleaning with weekly deep cleaning
These multi-use spaces see frequent public use — and lots of germs. Regular janitorial service helps reduce illness outbreaks and keep shared spaces welcoming.
Our plans cover:
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Classroom, lobby, and restroom cleaning
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Carpet vacuuming and floor mopping
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Disinfecting high-touch areas like doorknobs and railings
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Deep cleaning during weekends or off-hours
What Else Affects Cleaning Frequency?
Even within the same industry, other factors affect how often your business should be cleaned:
🧑💼 Employee Count
More people = more mess. High-density offices may require daily cleaning, while smaller teams might get by with twice-weekly service.
🚪 Customer Traffic
Dozens of customers a day? You’ll want daily entryway and restroom cleaning. For back-office use only, once or twice a week might work.
📍 Facility Layout
Open layouts, large restrooms, shared workstations — all of these require more frequent cleaning than private or low-traffic spaces.
💼 Regulatory Requirements
Certain industries — like medical, food service, or education — have cleaning standards that must be met to remain compliant. We build your schedule to match those expectations.
What About Deep Cleaning?
No matter how often you clean, we recommend deep cleaning at least:
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Quarterly for standard businesses
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Monthly for medical, industrial, or food-based operations
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Seasonally (especially spring and winter)
Deep cleaning includes:
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Baseboard and vent cleaning
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Tile and grout scrubbing
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Carpet shampooing
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Disinfecting high and low contact surfaces
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Breakroom and bathroom deep sanitation
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Not Sure Where to Start? Let’s Build the Right Plan
At Michigan Commercial Cleaning Co., we don’t use cookie-cutter plans. Every cleaning schedule is built specifically for your space, your people, and your business hours.
We provide flexible cleaning options across:
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Michigan Commercial Cleaning Co.
Your trusted, local partner in commercial and janitorial cleaning — serving Michigan with professionalism, precision, and pride.