When designing office spaces, the focus is usually on design, durability, and material cost. However, one factor that directly affects daily operational expenses is often overlooked — the labor intensity of cleaning. Corridors in offices are high-traffic areas. They are the first to accumulate dust, dirt, shoe marks, and wear out faster than other zones.

How often should deep floor cleaning be performed?

For a professional assessment of these parameters, at CPG Facility Management we use the ISSA Timing approach — a system of time standards for cleaning operations developed by the international association ISSA (Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association). This methodology is based on best practice recommendations and allows us to calculate how much time is needed to maintain specific floor types depending on their usage intensity. In commercial real estate, these standards are used for:

• Calculating staffing requirements
• Creating cleaning schedules
• Forecasting cleaning budgets
• Comparing the operational “cost” of different flooring materials

From the perspective of cleaning labor intensity in office corridors: easy — PVC / linoleum; moderate — porcelain stoneware; more difficult — natural stone. The most resource-intensive — carpet in high-traffic areas. Does this affect the cleaning budget? Yes, the choice of flooring can increase maintenance costs by 20–40%. Based on commercial office experience: more complex flooring → more staff hours → larger team → higher operational costs. This is why developers and FM companies increasingly evaluate materials not only by design but also by the “cleaning time per m²” metric.

Practical Experience of CPG Cleaning Pro Group. In commercial property maintenance, the least labor-intensive corridors are those with seamless, durable flooring (PVC, homogeneous linoleum). Why? They allow:

• Reducing daily cleaning time

• Minimizing the use of aggressive chemicals

• Lowering the frequency of deep restorative procedures

• Stabilizing operational budgets for years ahead

In contrast, decorative or porous materials require more frequent use of equipment and specialized care procedures.

Key Questions for a Developer or Office Tenant

Before choosing corridor flooring, consider these five questions:

1. What is the actual daily corridor traffic?

2. Is mechanized cleaning planned?

3. How often can deep cleaning be performed without interrupting office work?

4. Is the property prepared for regular floor restoration?

5. What is the long-term maintenance cost per m²?

CPG The Cleaning Pro Group always works according to international standards, using the ISSA methodology to analyze cleaning labor intensity, optimize schedules and staffing, select proper tools and equipment, and forecast long-term costs. This approach allows our clients to maintain clean, safe, and well-kept offices, stabilize operating budgets, and extend the lifespan of flooring for years. By choosing CPG, you get not just cleaning but a systematic and predictable approach to facility cleanliness, ensuring efficiency, safety, and cost savings.