How to Keep a Shared Office Kitchen and Fridge Clean

The office kitchen is often the biggest source of complaints. Clear rules and a regular schedule keep it clean for everybody.

By the Ample Cleaners team · 5 October 2026 · 3 min read

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Daily

  • Wipe worktops, the sink and the tap
  • Empty the bins and the dishwasher
  • Clean the microwave and the kettle outside

Weekly

  • Clear out the fridge, binning anything past its date
  • Clean the inside of the microwave
  • Wipe the cupboard fronts and the floor

House rules that work

  • Everyone washes their own mug, or uses the dishwasher
  • Label food, and agree a day when unlabelled items are thrown out
  • Keep a visible rota or hire a cleaner to take care of shared areas

Common questions

Who should clean the office kitchen?

A shared rota can work for small teams. Many offices include the kitchenette in their regular professional clean.

Would you rather we did it for you?

Ample Cleaners offers office cleaning across Barking, Dagenham, Romford, Ilford and surrounding areas, with DBS-checked cleaners and a fixed price.

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