Memorial Day Cleaning Guide: How to Keep Your Office Healthy, Productive, and Prepared for Summer

Written By Team Clean Princeton

Final Thoughts

Memorial Day is a time of remembrance — and a smart time to hit the reset button on your workplace. A cleaner space boosts morale, reduces allergens, and helps your team transition into summer feeling ready, not sluggish.

If you'd like help tackling your cleaning goals this season, Princeton Commercial Cleaning is here to support you — but even if you handle cleaning in-house, we hope these tips help you get more out of your efforts.

Memorial Day weekend is a time to pause and honor those who served — but it’s also a natural checkpoint for businesses to reset, regroup, and prepare for the summer season. Whether you're managing a corporate office, co-working space, or medical practice, this time of year is ideal for addressing overlooked cleaning issues and improving workplace hygiene.

At Princeton Commercial Cleaning, we’ve compiled a practical checklist to help you evaluate your office’s cleaning needs and optimize your space as we head into summer.

Evaluate Your High-Traffic Zones

Memorial Day marks the start of peak allergy and humidity season in New Jersey — which means more dirt, allergens, and bacteria circulating through shared spaces.

Here’s how to assess your space:

  • Reception Area: Is the carpet showing wear? Are fingerprints visible on glass doors?

  • Break Rooms: Check behind appliances, inside microwaves, and under tables.

  • Restrooms: Look for hard water stains, soap scum buildup, and neglected corners.

Tip: Run a “5 senses” test — does the area look, smell, and feel clean?

Use This Weekend to Schedule Seasonal Deep Cleaning

When the office is closed for a holiday, it’s the perfect time to take care of cleaning tasks that are hard to do during business hours:

  • Carpet extraction or steam cleaning

  • Tile and grout deep cleaning

  • Window cleaning (especially interior glass walls or dividers)

  • HVAC vent dusting or light fixture wipe-downs

Regular deep cleans aren’t just cosmetic — they extend the life of your flooring and furniture while improving air quality.

Prevent Summer Sick Days With Clean Air and Surfaces

Did you know that indoor air can be 2–5x more polluted than outdoor air? In summer, sealed windows and increased AC use can trap allergens, mold spores, and bacteria.

Quick Wins:

  • Replace air filters on schedule

  • Wipe down computer keyboards, phones, and door handles weekly

  • Use microfiber cloths (they trap dust better than paper towels)

Offices that follow a consistent disinfecting protocol report fewer employee sick days.

Plan Ahead for Summer Staffing Gaps

Many cleaning challenges arise when regular staff take vacations or workloads spike with fewer hands on deck. This is a good time to review:

  • Your current cleaning contract: Are your needs being met?

  • Emergency protocols: Who handles spills, floods, or last-minute sanitation needs?

  • Flexible add-ons: Can you temporarily increase cleaning during busy summer months?

Having a reliable backup plan now can prevent scrambling later.

Final Thoughts

Memorial Day is a time of remembrance — and a smart time to hit the reset button on your workplace. A cleaner space boosts morale, reduces allergens, and helps your team transition into summer feeling ready, not sluggish.

If you'd like help tackling your cleaning goals this season, Princeton Commercial Cleaning is here to support you — but even if you handle cleaning in-house, we hope these tips help you get more out of your efforts.

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