Building Cleaning
How Often Should a Commercial Building Be Cleaned?
Published 2026-08-28 · RAM Commercial Building Services
Recommended cleaning frequencies for offices, medical buildings, retail and industrial properties.
By building type
- Offices: nightly or 3–5 times per week
- Medical offices: nightly with disinfection
- Retail: daily for floors and restrooms
- Industrial: weekly offices and restrooms, periodic warehouse floors
Exterior cleaning
Pressure wash entries and walkways monthly or quarterly, dumpster areas monthly, and clean windows quarterly for most buildings.
Day porter service
Busy buildings benefit from a day porter who keeps lobbies, restrooms and common areas tidy during business hours.
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FAQ
Can cleaning be bundled with maintenance?
Yes. RAM offers cleaning and maintenance under one agreement.