One of the most common questions we hear from business owners across Newfoundland is a simple one: what kind of cleaning does my business actually need?
The confusion usually comes down to two terms — daily cleaning and deep cleaning. They sound self-explanatory, but in practice a lot of businesses either overestimate what routine cleaning covers or underestimate how often a deep clean is actually needed.
Here's a clear breakdown of both — and how to figure out what your specific business needs.
Daily cleaning — sometimes called routine or maintenance cleaning — is the regular, ongoing service that keeps your workplace presentable and hygienic from one day to the next. It's designed to maintain a baseline level of cleanliness rather than address accumulated buildup.
A standard daily commercial cleaning service typically includes:
Daily cleaning is fast, consistent, and keeps your workplace looking professional. But it has limits — it doesn't address what builds up underneath, behind, and inside things over time.
Deep cleaning is a thorough, top-to-bottom service that goes well beyond the surface. It targets the grime, bacteria, and buildup that routine cleaning doesn't reach, and it typically takes significantly longer than a standard clean.
A professional deep clean usually includes everything in routine cleaning plus:
Deep cleaning isn't a replacement for routine cleaning — it's a reset that makes routine cleaning more effective and extends the lifespan of your floors, carpets, and fixtures.
The honest answer is almost always: both. They serve different purposes and work best together. Here's how to think about the balance for your specific situation.
Daily cleaning is recommended if your business:
Two to three times per week may be sufficient if your business:
Weekly may work if:
Even weekly clients should consider more frequent restroom maintenance regardless of overall office size.
Most commercial spaces benefit from a deep clean every one to three months, but several factors push that frequency higher:
Every month — healthcare facilities, childcare centres, food service environments, high-traffic retail
Every two to three months — standard commercial offices, professional services firms, hospitality businesses
Seasonally — at minimum, every business should schedule a deep clean at the start of spring to address winter salt and moisture buildup, and again heading into winter
After specific events — a confirmed illness outbreak, a large event or high-traffic period, or post-construction work all warrant an immediate deep clean regardless of schedule
The most frequent error we see is businesses investing in routine cleaning but skipping deep cleans entirely — then wondering why their floors look dull, their restrooms never feel truly clean, or their staff are getting sick more often than expected.
Routine cleaning maintains. Deep cleaning restores. You need both.
The best way to figure out the right combination of daily and deep cleaning for your specific space is to have a professional assess it. Factors like your floor type, staff numbers, foot traffic patterns, and industry all affect the right answer.
At Spurview Cleaners, we visit your premises, understand your needs, and build a cleaning plan around your business — not a one-size-fits-all package.