Office Disinfecting & Sanitizing Services in Aurora, CO

Every L&G commercial cleaning visit already includes basic sanitizing of restrooms and high-touch points at no extra charge. But when flu season hits, someone in the office gets sick, or you just want a documented, EPA-backed disinfecting pass, that's a different (and separately priced) service. Nationally, professional disinfecting runs about $135–$300 per visit, averaging around $200 for a typical office (Angi-sourced data via Royal Restoration, 2025). Here's what actually drives that price in Aurora, and how often you really need it.

Cleaning, Sanitizing & Disinfecting Aren't the Same Thing

These three words get used interchangeably, but they describe different levels of germ removal, and that difference is exactly why disinfecting is priced separately from a standard clean:

• Cleaning physically removes dirt, dust, and debris with soap and water or a general-purpose cleaner. It doesn't necessarily kill germs — it just removes them from the surface.
• Sanitizing reduces germs to a level considered safe by public health standards, typically using a lighter-duty product with a shorter contact time. This is what's already bundled into every L&G commercial visit for restrooms and common high-touch points.
• Disinfecting kills a much higher percentage of specific bacteria and viruses, using an EPA-registered product left on the surface for a defined dwell time — usually several minutes, not a quick wipe (EPA List N guidance).

A full disinfecting pass takes real, dedicated labor time to do correctly, which is why it's quoted as its own line item rather than folded silently into a standard visit rate.

What Determines Disinfecting Cost in Aurora

Disinfecting is priced differently than routine cleaning because it's a distinct process with its own products, equipment, and labor:

• Application method — a hand-wipe pass with EPA-registered wipes costs less than an electrostatic sprayer treatment, which coats hard-to-reach surfaces evenly but requires specialized equipment.
• Square footage — electrostatic disinfecting is typically quoted per square foot, so total cost scales with the space, not the headcount.
• Frequency — a recurring add-on tacked onto your existing cleaning schedule costs less per visit than a one-time emergency treatment after an outbreak.
• Facility type — medical, dental, and food-service spaces need higher-frequency, higher-documentation protocols than a standard office (EPA List N guidance).
• Product — not all "disinfectant" products are equal; EPA List N products are tested against specific pathogens and require a minimum contact (dwell) time to actually work, which affects labor time.

Average Disinfecting Rates in 2026

Facility Size	Typical Cost per Treatment	Typical Cost per Sq Ft
Up to 1,000 sq ft	$100–$300	$0.10–$0.30
1,000–5,000 sq ft	$500–$1,500	$0.10–$0.30
5,000–10,000 sq ft	$1,000–$3,000	$0.10–$0.25

Electrostatic disinfecting benchmarks from Purity Services (ISSA rate guide); general disinfecting visit pricing from Royal Restoration, 2025–2026.

For most Aurora offices in the small-to-midsize range that already book office or janitorial service with L&G, disinfecting is quoted as an add-on during your regular walkthrough rather than off a flat menu price — Luis will fold the square-footage benchmarks above into your specific quote so you know the number before anything is scheduled.

Signs Your Aurora Office Needs Disinfecting Now

You don't have to wait for flu season to book a disinfecting pass. It's worth scheduling one if any of the following apply:

• Someone on your team was out sick with a confirmed flu, cold, or stomach virus
• You're heading into cold and flu season (October–March) and want to get ahead of it instead of reacting to it
• You share a building, elevator, or lobby with other tenants and have limited control over shared-space cleanliness
• You're hosting an event, client visit, or inspection and want a documented, EPA-backed treatment beforehand
• Your space has high public foot traffic — retail, a waiting room, a gym, or a shared coworking floor

How Often Should You Disinfect Your Office?

Frequency should track flu season and foot traffic, not a fixed calendar:

Office Type	Flu Season (Oct–Mar)	Rest of Year
Low-traffic office (under 10 people)	High-touch points daily	High-touch points weekly
Standard office (10–50 people)	High-touch daily, electrostatic weekly	Electrostatic every 2–4 weeks
High-traffic / customer-facing	High-touch 2–3x daily	High-touch daily
Medical, dental, or food-service	Daily disinfecting, documented	Daily disinfecting, documented

During flu season, high-touch surfaces — door handles, light switches, shared keyboards, elevator buttons, and breakroom fixtures — should be disinfected at least once daily, increasing to two or three times a day during a local outbreak or once someone in the office is out sick (MB Floor Solutions, 2026). A deep clean layered on top once a quarter also helps knock down what daily wiping alone won't reach, like carpets and vents.

What's Included in L&G's Disinfecting Add-On

Every commercial visit already covers standard sanitizing at no extra cost. The disinfecting add-on layers on:

• EPA List N-registered disinfectant, applied with proper contact time
• High-touch point focus: door handles, light switches, keyboards, phones, elevator buttons
• Electrostatic application available for full-room, even coverage on larger spaces
• Restrooms and breakroom fixtures treated as a documented pass, not just wiped
• Optional recurring schedule (weekly, bi-weekly, or flu-season-only) alongside your existing cleaning contract

It pairs with any of L&G's existing services — commercial cleaning for offices and retail, or a targeted one-time pass after an office illness or before a big client visit.

Electrostatic Spraying vs. Manual Wipe-Downs

Both methods use EPA-registered disinfectants, but they cover space differently. A manual wipe-down is precise and works well for a handful of known high-touch surfaces — desks, door handles, shared equipment. An electrostatic sprayer charges the disinfectant droplets so they wrap around and cling to surfaces from every angle, which makes it faster for covering an entire room, including surfaces a wipe would miss like the underside of railings or textured chair fabric. For a small office focused on a few hot spots, a wipe-down pass is usually enough. For a full-floor treatment after an illness moved through the office, or a recurring flu-season program, electrostatic coverage is the more efficient option per square foot.

Disinfecting FAQs

Does L&G use EPA-approved disinfectants?

Yes. The add-on disinfecting service uses EPA List N-registered products effective against common viruses and bacteria, applied with the correct contact/dwell time for the label claim.

Is disinfecting included in a regular commercial clean, or is it extra?

Standard sanitizing of high-touch points and restrooms is included in every L&G commercial visit at no extra charge. Full facility electrostatic disinfecting is an optional add-on, quoted separately based on square footage.

How often should an Aurora office be disinfected during flu season?

High-touch surfaces like door handles, light switches, and shared keyboards should be disinfected daily during flu season (roughly October through March), increasing to 2–3 times daily during a local outbreak or if staff are out sick.

What does a one-time electrostatic disinfecting treatment cost?

Nationally, electrostatic disinfecting runs about $0.10–$0.30 per square foot, so a typical 1,000–5,000 sq ft Aurora office runs roughly $100–$1,500 per treatment depending on size, with lower per-visit pricing on a recurring schedule.

Do you disinfect medical or food-service spaces?

Yes, with a higher-frequency protocol appropriate for sanitation-sensitive facilities. Ask about a tailored schedule during your free walkthrough.

Can disinfecting be added to my existing recurring cleaning contract?

Yes — most Aurora clients add it as a recurring line item (weekly or bi-weekly) alongside their existing janitorial schedule, or as a flu-season-only add-on from October through March, rather than booking it as a one-off every time.

Will disinfecting leave a smell or residue in the office?

EPA List N products used correctly are designed to evaporate or dry down within their labeled contact time and shouldn't leave a strong odor or sticky residue. Rooms are typically ready for normal use again shortly after the dwell time is complete.

Ready to Add Disinfecting to Your Cleaning Plan?

If you're comparing disinfecting or sanitizing options for your Aurora office, get a free commercial cleaning estimate and ask about the EPA-registered disinfecting add-on — online in 60 seconds or over the phone at (303) 944-4318. No deposit, no obligation, and your quote is confirmed before any work starts. Se habla español.

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