Why a clear spec matters in education
Schools are busy, shared environments. A written cleaning specification sets expectations, keeps routines consistent, and helps you evidence standards during audits and site visits. It also makes budgeting transparent—everyone can see what happens and how often. We provide school and academy cleaning across the South West.
What a good daily routine looks like
- Entrances and high-touch points: doors, handrails, switches, push plates.
- Classrooms: desks and chairs, touch points, bin change, floors.
- Toilets and washrooms: clean and disinfect fixtures, restock supplies, mop and dry floors.
- Circulation areas: corridors, stairs, reception, staff rooms.
- Kitchens/servery areas (non-catering zones): wipe surfaces and touch points; bins.
- Floors: vacuum carpets, mop hard floors with slip-risk in mind.
Bolt-ons within the contract, such as carpet care, windows (internal and external) and washroom consumables, can be planned so standards don’t slip—no random one-off jobs required.
Term-time frequencies that work
Daily: classrooms, washrooms, circulation areas, touch points.
Twice daily (busy sites): washrooms and key touch points near canteens and entrances.
Weekly: detail clean high-use classrooms, glass partitions, staff areas.
Monthly/termly: high-level dusting, machine scrub of hard floors, targeted carpet extraction in high-traffic zones.
Summer Deep Clean: starting strong for September
Survey & scope
Review all blocks, finishes and footfall; agree priorities by risk and usage.
Deep-clean schedule
Room-by-room plan for classrooms, labs, sports halls and circulation areas.
Floors
Machine scrub and protect hard floors; targeted carpet extraction in heavy-traffic routes.
Fixtures & fittings
High-level dusting, vents, skirtings, internal glass.
Stock & consumables
Set dispensers and a simple supply plan ready for term start.
Handover & sign-off
Quick report with photos, actions and any minor snags before pupils return.
Out-of-hours cleaning, access and safeguarding
Most schools prefer early morning or evening routines. We work to your access rules (keys, alarms, escorts). Staff are trained, supervised and vetted as required for school environments. Supervisors perform spot checks and leave a signed worksheet or digital log.
We provide school and academy cleaning across the South West, including Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire.
Products, methods and sustainability
We use fit-for-purpose products and microfibre systems to reduce chemical use and waste. Colour-coding prevents cross-contamination. HEPA-filtered vacuums help control dust. If you have sustainability targets, we can specify lower-impact options and a refill/dispense plan.
How we measure quality
Regular audits and clear standards keep everyone aligned. Here’s what we track and share with you:
- Monthly quality audit score with photos and actions.
- Attendance and timing: planned vs actual visits.
- Issues fixed by the next visit.
- Soap, towels and toilet tissue kept in stock.
- A named contact for quick requests and changes.
Health, safety and documentation
We provide a site-specific Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS), COSHH data, equipment checks where relevant, and follow your site inductions. Higher-risk rooms (e.g., science labs) get additional controls agreed in the spec.
Add-ons within the contract (not one-offs)
- Carpet care: targeted extraction on a termly/annual plan.
- Internal glass: included as part of rounds.
- Washroom consumables: supply and restock under a simple plan.
School and Academy Cleaning – Pricing and mobilisation timelines
Most schools are priced per visit or per contracted hour, with periodic tasks bundled in. Mobilisation typically begins with a site survey, followed by a written plan and a first-month check-in to refine the spec.
What you’ll notice in the first month
- Fewer minor complaints about washrooms and classrooms.
- Consistent touch-point cleanliness.
- Clear records of what was done, when and by whom.
- A contract that runs smoothly in the background with a named supervisor.
FAQs
Can you work around breakfast clubs, lettings and evening events?
Yes. We can split shifts or add short uplifts on busy days to keep standards consistent.
Do you supply washroom products?
We can supply and restock agreed products within your contract.
How quickly can you start?
After a site survey, we can mobilise within weeks, depending on size and recruitment.
What about exam periods?
We adjust timings to avoid disruption and add extra touch-point cleaning where traffic increases.
If you’d like daily school cleaning with a clear plan for term-time and a Summer Deep Clean, book a site survey and we’ll map tasks, frequencies and standards to your site.