What OSHA Says About Workplace Cleanliness (and How to Stay Compliant)
When it comes to commercial cleaning, it’s not just about appearances—it’s also about compliance and liability. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has clear standards around workplace cleanliness, sanitation, and safety. Failing to meet those can lead to fines, lawsuits, or employee injuries.
At Cleanse Solutions, we help businesses across Lakeland and Central Florida stay compliant by delivering commercial cleaning that doesn’t just meet expectations—it meets regulations.
Here’s what OSHA says about workplace cleanliness—and how to make sure your business is covered.
📄 1. OSHA’s General Housekeeping Standard (1910.22)
OSHA requires that “all places of employment shall be kept clean, orderly, and in a sanitary condition.” This applies to floors, passageways, storage areas, and workspaces.
✅ What That Means for You:
Keep walkways free of debris, trash, and obstructions
Clean up spills and slippery surfaces promptly
Maintain dry, clean floors to avoid slip-and-fall hazards
🚽 2. Restroom Sanitation (1910.141)
OSHA mandates that employers provide clean and sanitary restroom facilities. The number of restrooms required depends on employee count, and they must be:
Stocked with toilet paper and soap
Regularly cleaned and sanitized
Properly ventilated
✅ Our Role: Cleanse Solutions ensures your restrooms are cleaned to OSHA standards, stocked, and inspected on a routine schedule.
🦠 3. Sanitation in Breakrooms and Eating Areas
OSHA requires that areas where employees eat, drink, or prepare food be kept clean and free of contamination.
✅ Common issues we help prevent:
Mold or mildew in sinks
Sticky microwave or fridge interiors
Food waste buildup in trash bins
✅ Our Role: We wipe down breakroom surfaces, disinfect appliances, and empty trash to keep these areas compliant and healthy.
⚠️ 4. Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention
Most workplace injuries reported to OSHA are related to slips, trips, or falls—many of which occur due to poor cleaning and floor maintenance.
✅ How We Help:
Regular mopping and scrubbing of high-traffic zones
Immediate spot-cleaning of spills
Use of slip-resistant floor finishes in appropriate areas
📚 5. Documentation and Communication
While OSHA doesn’t require specific “cleaning logs,” keeping documentation of routine cleanings, inspections, and disinfection protocols is a smart way to show due diligence in the event of a complaint or audit.
✅ Our Solution: Upon request, Cleanse Solutions provides cleaning logs, inspection records, and site checklists to help clients demonstrate compliance.
🧹 6. Are You Required to Hire a Commercial Cleaner?
OSHA doesn’t mandate that you outsource cleaning—but if your in-house staff isn’t trained in chemical safety, sanitization procedures, or OSHA protocols, you could be taking on unnecessary risk.
✅ The smarter move: Work with a trained, insured commercial cleaning provider (like Cleanse Solutions) who understands compliance standards and keeps your facility inspection-ready at all times.
Stay Compliant, Safe, and Professional with Cleanse Solutions
Whether you manage an office, medical facility, or industrial space in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Auburndale, or Polk County, Cleanse Solutions helps you meet cleanliness standards that protect your business, your staff, and your reputation.
We understand what OSHA expects—and we go above and beyond to help you meet (and exceed) those requirements with:
Customized cleaning schedules
Restroom and breakroom sanitization
Floor care that reduces slip risk
Detailed service documentation
Want to stay OSHA-compliant without the stress?
📞 Call or 📩 message Cleanse Solutions today for a walkthrough and compliance-focused cleaning proposal.