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Practical, no-nonsense advice on specifying, buying and checking commercial cleaning — written for the people who have to answer for it. No fluff, no sales pitch.
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Everything here is written from running real commercial contracts — not lifted from a blog template.
What to include in a commercial cleaning contract
A facilities manager's checklist for a commercial cleaning contract — scope, frequency, cover, proof, KPIs and exit terms — so you sign something you can actually hold a supplier to.
Why photo proof of cleaning matters more than you think
Photo proof of cleaning turns a service you have to trust into one you can verify — fewer disputes, easier audits, and a clean you can check without being on site.
How to reduce cleaning complaints across multiple sites
If cleaning complaints keep landing on your desk across a multi-site portfolio, the problem is usually visibility, not effort. Here's how to fix it without micromanaging every site.
How to switch commercial cleaning companies without disruption
A step-by-step guide to changing commercial cleaning providers — notice periods, handover, keys and access, and how to avoid a gap in service.
Cleaning specification vs cleaning schedule: what's the difference?
A cleaning spec and a cleaning schedule are not the same thing, and confusing them is how contracts go wrong. Here's what each one is for and why you need both.
What CQC-ready cleaning actually means for your practice
How cleaning supports a CQC inspection for dental, GP and medical practices — the standards, the evidence, and why a documented record matters more than a spotless floor on the day.
A dental practice cleaning checklist
A practical cleaning checklist for dental practices — clinical areas, decontamination, waiting rooms and the record-keeping that stands up to inspection.
Out-of-hours vs daytime office cleaning: which is right for your site?
Out-of-hours cleaning keeps disruption down but reduces visibility; daytime cleaning is visible but intrudes. Here's how to choose the model that fits your office.
Colour-coded cleaning explained, and why it matters for your site
Colour-coded cleaning is the simple system that stops a washroom cloth ending up on a kitchen surface. Here's how it works and why regulated sites should insist on it.
What to look for in a commercial cleaning company
The questions that actually separate a reliable commercial cleaner from a cheap one — cover, proof, insurance, vetting and a single point of contact.
Ten questions to ask a commercial cleaning company before you sign
The questions that separate a reliable commercial cleaning supplier from one that will let you down — on cover, proof, vetting, pricing and exit — with the answers to listen for.
How often should an office be cleaned?
A practical frequency guide for office and facilities managers — what to clean daily, weekly and periodically, and how to set a schedule that holds up.
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