Professional Office Cleaning Services in Dublin
Dublin is Ireland's business capital. Over 500,000 people commute into the city every day to work in offices ranging from two-person startups on Camden Street to 10,000-seat corporate campuses in the Docklands. Every one of those offices needs cleaning — and in Dublin, the standard expected is exacting. Multinational tenants in the IFSC and Grand Canal Dock demand spotless workspaces. Professional services firms on Fitzwilliam Square and Baggot Street need their Victorian offices maintained to the highest standard. Tech companies in Sandyford Business Park expect clean-desk policies enforced overnight.
Optus Glean provides contract office cleaning across all of Dublin — from Dublin 1 to Dublin 24, from Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown to Fingal, and from South Dublin County to the city centre. We clean offices of every size, from single-room suites above shops on Grafton Street to multi-floor corporate headquarters on Sir John Rogerson's Quay. Our Dublin office cleaning teams are locally recruited, Garda vetted, uniformed, and managed by dedicated area supervisors who conduct unannounced quality audits at every site.
Dublin Office Cleaning by Area
Dublin's office market is clustered in distinct business districts. Each has different characteristics, access requirements, and cleaning demands. Here is how we serve the key areas:
IFSC & North Docklands
The International Financial Services Centre on Custom House Quay and the surrounding streets — Mayor Street, Commons Street, Guild Street — house some of Dublin's largest financial institutions, fund administrators, and legal firms. Office buildings here are typically multi-tenant, managed by property companies like IPUT, Hibernia REIT, or Kennedy Wilson. Cleaning access is controlled by building management, and Optus Glean works within these systems daily. Our IFSC teams typically clean between 6pm and 10pm, with early morning touch-ups from 6am to 8am for reception areas, washrooms, and kitchens. Floor areas in the IFSC are large — 500 to 5,000 sqm per floor — and we deploy teams of 3 to 12 operatives per building depending on size.
Grand Canal Dock & South Docklands
Grand Canal Dock is Dublin's tech quarter. The European headquarters of Google, Meta, Airbnb, and dozens of high-growth tech companies are concentrated around Barrow Street, Hanover Quay, Grand Canal Square, and Pearse Street. Office specifications here are among the highest in Ireland — polished concrete floors, glass partitions, designer kitchens, collaboration spaces, and wellness rooms all need specialist cleaning attention. Optus Glean provides daily cleaning, periodic deep cleans, and washroom management for tech offices across the South Docklands. We understand the culture of these workplaces: quiet, unobtrusive, and thorough.
Baggot Street, Fitzwilliam Square & Georgian Dublin
The Georgian core of Dublin 2 — Baggot Street (Upper and Lower), Fitzwilliam Square, Merrion Square, Pembroke Street, and Harcourt Street — is home to hundreds of professional services firms: solicitors, accountants, consultants, architects, and financial advisers. These are typically smaller offices occupying one or two floors of a Georgian building. The cleaning challenges are specific: narrow staircases, original timber floors, high ceilings, ornate plasterwork, and sash windows all require care and attention. Optus Glean provides tailored office cleaning for Georgian offices across Dublin 2 and Dublin 4, with operatives trained to work around period features.
Sandyford Business Park & Leopardstown
Sandyford Business Park, accessible via the Luas Green Line, is one of Dublin's largest suburban office clusters. Companies including Microsoft Ireland, Vodafone, and numerous SMEs operate from the park and surrounding areas including Central Park, Leopardstown, and Stillorgan. Parking is generally easier here than in the city centre, and our cleaning teams can access buildings more flexibly. We provide daily evening cleaning, washroom services, and periodic carpet and floor care for offices across the Sandyford area. Monthly contracts for a standard 200–400 sqm office in Sandyford typically range from €600 to €1,200.
Citywest Business Campus & Southwest Dublin
Citywest Business Campus on the N7 corridor is home to major employers including Aldi Ireland, Perrigo, and numerous pharmaceutical and logistics companies. The campus offers modern office space with good loading access and car parking. Optus Glean provides daily cleaning, industrial cleaning, and facilities management for businesses across the Citywest campus and nearby Grange Castle Business Park, which houses data centres and manufacturing facilities for companies including Takeda, Pfizer, and Google.
Park West Business Park & Cherry Orchard
Park West on the M50/N4 junction is one of Dublin's largest mixed-use business parks, with over 200 companies ranging from light industrial to professional services. Optus Glean provides contract cleaning for offices, warehouses, and shared facilities throughout Park West. Our teams are familiar with the park's layout, access protocols, and security requirements. We also serve businesses in the nearby Cherry Orchard and Ballyfermot industrial areas.
Blanchardstown, Swords & North Dublin
North Dublin's office clusters include Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Business Park, Northwest Business Park in Ballycoolin, and Swords Business Park near Dublin Airport. These areas attract a mix of professional services, logistics companies, and airport-related businesses. Optus Glean provides daily office cleaning, washroom services, and periodic deep cleaning across all north Dublin business parks. Proximity to Dublin Airport means some clients require early morning or late-night cleaning to match shift patterns.
What Our Dublin Office Cleaning Includes
Every office cleaning contract is built from a detailed specification created during our free site survey. The following tasks form the foundation of most Dublin office cleaning contracts:
Daily Cleaning Tasks
- Vacuuming all carpeted areas and entrance matting
- Mopping and spot-cleaning hard floors (tile, vinyl, timber, polished concrete)
- Emptying all bins, replacing liners, and removing waste to designated collection points
- Sanitising desks, phones, keyboards, mice, and all high-touch surfaces
- Cleaning and restocking washrooms — toilets, urinals, basins, mirrors, soap dispensers, hand dryers, and paper towel units
- Kitchen and breakroom cleaning — counters, sinks, appliances, tables, and seating
- Dusting furniture, windowsills, radiators, and ledges
- Spot-cleaning glass doors, partitions, and internal windows
- Checking and replenishing consumables (toilet tissue, soap, hand towels)
Weekly and Periodic Tasks
- Detailed edge vacuuming and under-desk cleaning
- Damp wiping of all light switches, door handles, and handrails
- Cleaning of meeting room tables, chairs, and AV equipment
- Descaling washroom fixtures and removing limescale
- Polishing stainless steel surfaces and lift interiors
- Buffing hard floors in reception and corridor areas
- Internal window and glass partition cleaning
- Deep cleaning of kitchen appliances including microwaves, fridges, and dishwashers
Quarterly and Annual Tasks
- Full carpet deep clean using hot water extraction
- Hard floor strip, seal, and re-coat
- High-level dusting of ceiling vents, light fittings, and cable trays
- Upholstery and fabric partition deep cleaning
- External window cleaning (coordinated with our Dublin window cleaning team)
Dublin Office Cleaning Prices in 2026
Office cleaning prices in Dublin are influenced by the size of the premises, the frequency of cleaning, the specification (standard vs. enhanced), the time of day (daytime costs more due to disruption management), and the location within the city. Here are realistic price ranges for Dublin in 2026:
| Office Size | Frequency | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Small office (50–100 sqm) | 3 times per week | €350 – €550 |
| Standard office (150–250 sqm) | 5 times per week | €500 – €800 |
| Large office (300–500 sqm) | 5 times per week | €900 – €1,600 |
| Corporate floor (500–2,000 sqm) | Daily | €1,500 – €5,000 |
| Multi-floor HQ (2,000+ sqm) | Daily + periodic | €4,000 – €12,000+ |
Hourly rates for contract office cleaning in Dublin range from €14 to €20 per hour in 2026. One-off deep cleans are typically priced at €18 to €25 per hour. The Sectoral Employment Order (SEO) for the contract cleaning sector sets minimum wage floors that all reputable Dublin cleaning companies must meet. Optus Glean pays above SEO minimums to attract and retain the best cleaning operatives in Dublin.
Why Dublin Businesses Choose Optus Glean
There are over 400 cleaning companies operating in Dublin. Many are sole traders or micro-businesses. A handful are multinational FM companies charging premium rates for generic service. Optus Glean occupies the middle ground — large enough to deliver reliable, insured, and scalable service across all of Dublin, but focused enough to know your building, your people, and your standards.
- Directly employed staff — We do not subcontract. Every cleaner in your Dublin office is employed by Optus Glean, covered by our insurance, and managed by our supervisors. This means consistency, accountability, and no surprises.
- Garda vetted and trained — Every operative is Garda vetted before they start. All receive induction training, manual handling certification, COSHH awareness, and site-specific briefings. Ongoing training is documented and auditable.
- Fixed pricing, no hidden costs — Your monthly fee is agreed at contract stage and does not change unless you request changes to the specification. We supply all equipment and chemicals as standard.
- Quality auditing — Area supervisors conduct regular unannounced quality audits at every Dublin site. Results are shared with you monthly. If something is not right, we fix it the same day.
- Full insurance — €6.5M public liability, €13M employer's liability. Certificates available on request.
- Green cleaning — We use eco-friendly, biodegradable cleaning products as standard. Microfibre systems reduce chemical and water consumption by up to 90% compared to traditional methods. Waste is segregated for recycling wherever possible.
Office Cleaning for Different Dublin Business Types
Tech Companies & Startups
Dublin's tech sector demands flexible cleaning that adapts to open-plan layouts, hot-desking, breakout spaces, game rooms, and on-site cafeterias. Companies in Grand Canal Dock, the Digital Hub, and NovaUCD often have unconventional office configurations that need bespoke cleaning specifications. Optus Glean understands this environment and builds cleaning schedules that match the rhythms of tech workplaces — late-working teams, 24/7 operations, and rapid headcount changes.
Professional Services Firms
Law firms on Fitzwilliam Square, accountancy practices on Pearse Street, and consultancies on Harcourt Street need discreet, reliable cleaning that maintains client-facing standards. Reception areas, boardrooms, and partner offices require higher-specification cleaning with attention to premium furnishings, artwork, and technology. Our professional services cleaning teams are trained in discretion and confidentiality — essential when cleaning around sensitive documents and client files.
Serviced Offices & Co-Working Spaces
Dublin has a growing serviced office market with providers including WeWork (Two Dockland Central), Iconic Offices (multiple locations), and Regus operating across the city. These spaces need cleaning that is fast, thorough, and unobtrusive — often during short windows between bookings. Optus Glean provides cleaning for serviced offices and co-working spaces with rapid turnaround and consistent standards across multiple rooms and floors.
Government & Public Sector
Dublin is home to most Irish government departments, agencies, and semi-state bodies. Offices on Merrion Street, Kildare Street, Custom House, and throughout the city centre require cleaning that meets public procurement standards. Optus Glean is experienced in tendering for public sector cleaning contracts and meets all requirements for insurance, Garda vetting, Safe Pass, and employment compliance.
Health, Safety & Compliance
Office cleaning in Dublin is governed by the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and the associated General Application Regulations. Optus Glean maintains full compliance with all relevant legislation including:
- Safety statements and risk assessments for every Dublin site
- COSHH assessments for all chemicals used
- Manual handling training for all operatives
- Safe Pass certification for any work in construction or mixed-use environments
- Working at height training for any tasks above 2 metres
- Documented method statements for all cleaning activities
- Incident reporting and investigation procedures
All documentation is available for inspection by building managers, property companies, and clients at any time. We maintain a zero-accident target and report our safety performance quarterly.
Frequently Asked Questions — Office Cleaning in Dublin
How much does office cleaning cost in Dublin?
Office cleaning in Dublin costs between €14 and €20 per hour in 2026. A standard office of 150 to 250 sqm typically costs €500 to €800 per month for daily cleaning (Monday to Friday). Larger offices in the IFSC, Docklands, or Sandyford may cost €1,500 to €5,000 per month depending on floor area, specification, and frequency. Dublin rates are approximately 10–15% higher than other Irish cities due to higher labour costs, the SEO wage floor, and operating expenses. Optus Glean provides fixed-price contracts based on a detailed site survey, so you know exactly what you will pay each month.
Which areas of Dublin do you cover for office cleaning?
We cover all of County Dublin. This includes Dublin city centre (Dublin 1 through Dublin 8), the IFSC, North and South Docklands, Grand Canal Dock, Ballsbridge, Donnybrook, Ranelagh, Rathmines, Sandyford Business Park, Leopardstown, Citywest Business Campus, Park West, Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin, Swords, Malahide, Howth, Dun Laoghaire, Dundrum, Tallaght, Clondalkin, Lucan, and all surrounding areas. We have Dublin-based cleaning teams positioned across the city and county for rapid deployment.
Do you provide evening and weekend office cleaning in Dublin?
Yes. The majority of our Dublin office cleaning contracts are scheduled for evenings (6pm to 10pm) or early mornings (5am to 8am) to avoid any disruption to your business. Weekend cleaning is available for offices that operate Saturday or Sunday, or for periodic deep cleaning tasks. Daytime cleaning is also available for clients who prefer visible cleaning or have 24/7 operations.
What is included in your Dublin office cleaning service?
Our standard office cleaning includes vacuuming all floors, mopping hard surfaces, emptying bins, sanitising desks and high-touch points, cleaning and restocking washrooms, kitchen and breakroom cleaning, dusting, and spot-cleaning glass. We also include periodic tasks such as deep carpet cleaning, hard floor treatment, high-level dusting, and upholstery cleaning. Every contract is built from a bespoke specification tailored to your premises and requirements.
How quickly can you start office cleaning in Dublin?
Standard contract start is within 5 to 10 working days, allowing time for site survey, risk assessment, staff allocation, and induction. For emergency cover, temporary cleaning, or situations where your current provider has let you down, we can often mobilise within 24 to 48 hours. Our large Dublin-based team gives us the capacity to respond quickly without compromising quality.
Are your office cleaners in Dublin Garda vetted?
Yes. Every Optus Glean employee is Garda vetted through the National Vetting Bureau before being assigned to any Dublin site. This is our company-wide policy, not just for sectors where it is legally required. All staff also receive documented induction training, manual handling certification, COSHH awareness training, and ongoing skills development.
Can you clean offices in Dublin on a one-off basis?
Yes. While contract cleaning offers the best value and consistency, we provide one-off office deep cleans, spring cleans, pre-event and post-event cleaning, and move-in or move-out cleans for Dublin offices. One-off cleans are priced based on the size of the office and scope of work, typically ranging from €300 to €1,500 for a standard Dublin office.
Do you supply cleaning materials and equipment in Dublin?
Yes. All cleaning equipment, chemicals, microfibre cloths, and machinery are provided by Optus Glean as part of the contract. We use eco-friendly, biodegradable, COSHH-compliant products as standard. Washroom consumables (soap, hand towels, toilet tissue) can be included in the contract or managed separately through our washroom services division.
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