What is commercial cleaning?

What are commercial cleaning services, and how do they weigh up against in-house services?

The importance of maintaining clean workplaces is understated. Commercial environments like offices, healthcare facilities, warehouses, shops & gyms must meet strict hygiene standards according to UK regulations.

It goes without saying that cleanliness is fundamental to a business’s operations. However, it’s often overlooked, and companies find themselves relying on in-house cleaners, when the job requires a lot more precision, planning, management, and most importantly, equipment.

That’s where commercial cleaning services come in. High-level, professional and consistent services, tailored to meet your needs.

Commercial cleaning standards go beyond basic household tidying. It’s carried out by trained specialists who use industrial-grade tools and adhere to health codes & legislations. The cleaning hours are flexible, as it often needs to take place off-hours to avoid disrupting business.

It’s scalable and adaptable, meaning the services can cover areas of any size or and jobs of any scope. Companies like Luminare often have a wide offering - like biohazard cleans, waste management, carpet cleans, interior fit-outs, repairs, and construction cleans, to name a few – which means that your business only needs one reliable contact to cover a range of services.

Why is it better to outsource cleaning services?

Organisations like to feel in control when it comes to cleaning and maintaining their spaces, but, according to IFMA, in-house cleaning can cost businesses 25% more than contract cleaning services.

In-house cleaning costs include wages, holiday & sick pay, equipment, supplies, and other payroll obligations. Not to mention the hassle that comes with training, regulation, compliance, and finding a replacement if your cleaner is sick.

The time spent managing in-house cleaning is difficult to measure, but we know that you'd rather spend that time focusing on your actual core operations.

Outsourcing reduces all these extra responsibilities, as you put the care of your facilities into more capable hands. All admin-related tasks like scheduling, quality monitoring, subbing cleaners who are off sick or on holiday, finding new staff who are trained and up to the job - it’s all handled by the service provider, giving you your time back.

Not to mention that outsourcing facilities management ensures a guaranteed level of consistency than in-house services can’t offer.

At Luminare, we take the time to understand your needs and how best to fulfil them, while maintaining a consistent level of quality. Making the change may seem intimidating, but we can guarantee a smooth transition.

We offer comprehensive services, covering everything from cleaning and waste management, to repairs and interior fit outs. Head to our services page to find out more.