How to Clean a Church or Place of Worship

Churches and places of worship present a unique cleaning challenge: large gathering spaces used heavily on certain days, a mix of carpet and hard floors, and often a volunteer or small paid crew working with a tight budget. An efficient routine and the right equipment make it manageable.

The Sanctuary or Main Hall

The main worship space is usually the largest area and often carpeted. Vacuuming pews and open carpet is the core task. A wide area vacuum or a backpack vacuum covers the space quickly, which matters when volunteers have limited time. Extract the carpet a few times a year to keep it fresh.

Entryways and Lobbies

• Keep entrance matting clean to catch grit and moisture
• Dust mop and scrub hard floor lobbies
• Clean glass doors and high touch handles
• Address spills from coffee and refreshments promptly

Fellowship Halls and Kitchens

Many churches have a fellowship hall and kitchen used for meals and events. Scrub these hard floors after events, since food and grease build up. An auto scrubber makes quick work of a large hall floor, and a floor machine handles periodic deep cleaning and refinishing.

Restrooms and Classrooms

1. Disinfect restroom fixtures and high touch surfaces after heavy use days
2. Clean children's classrooms and nursery areas, where germs spread
3. Vacuum and spot clean carpeted classrooms
4. Restock supplies before the next gathering

Work Around the Schedule

Worship spaces are busy on certain days and quiet on others. Schedule deep cleaning and floor work for the quiet days, and keep a light touch-up routine for busy ones. Efficient equipment lets a small crew or volunteer team cover a large building in the time they have. Equip your team with our commercial vacuums and auto scrubbers.