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Practical guides for running a clean office.

Straight answers on cleaning costs, hiring and switching providers, day porters, building coordination, and move-ins, written by the people who run Nomad Facilities.

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Featured · Costs & budgeting

How Much Does Office Cleaning Cost in NYC?

Why hours of support matter more than square footage, and how to pay only for what you need.

Hank Jonap · 6 min readRead the guide

Printable office cleaning checklist

Daily, weekly, and periodic tasks on one page. Free PDF, no sign-up.

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Nomad Facilities team members cleaning a client office together

Choosing a provider

10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Office Cleaning Company

Insurance, staffing, supervision, supplies, and what happens when someone calls out.

Hank Jonap · 4 min read
The Nomad Facilities team in uniform

Switching providers

How to Switch Office Cleaning Companies Without Disrupting Your Workplace

A step-by-step plan for changing vendors while keeping your office covered.

Khamila Torres · 3 min read
A Nomad Facilities day porter cleaning the glass walls of a client office

Day porters

What Does a Day Porter Do, and Does Your Office Need One?

How daytime support differs from nightly cleaning, and signs your office needs it.

Khamila Torres · 3 min read
A Nomad Facilities team member deep cleaning carpet with an extractor

Checklists

The Complete Office Cleaning Checklist: Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Tasks

Daily, weekly, and periodic tasks for restrooms, kitchens, workstations, and floors.

Khamila Torres · 3 min read
A bright, open office lounge

Building management

Working With Building Management on Office Cleaning in NYC

Insurance certificates, after-hours access, freight elevators, and vendor rules.

Hank Jonap · 3 min read
A newly finished office ready for move-in

Move-ins

Post-Construction Cleaning Before Move-In: What to Expect

Rough, final, and touch-up cleaning, and when to schedule each one.

Khamila Torres · 3 min read
An empty modern office space

Move-outs & leases

What Does “Broom Clean” Mean in a NYC Commercial Lease?

What move-out condition usually means, and how to prepare for the handover.

Hank Jonap · 3 min read
A Nomad Facilities team member restocking snacks in an office pantry

Pantry & supplies

How to Keep an Office Pantry Stocked: What to Stock and When to Reorder

What to stock, how to set reorder levels, and who should own ordering.

Khamila Torres · 3 min read
Two Nomad Facilities supervisors walking a client office with a clipboard

Getting started

What to Expect During an Office Cleaning Walkthrough

What we look at, what to have ready, and what you get afterward.

Hank Jonap · 3 min read

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