Professional Education Cleaning by Anyclean

Professional cleaning for schools, colleges, nurseries, and universities across London. Educational establishments have unique cleaning requirements-high footfall, infection control demands, safeguarding obligations, and the need for flexible scheduling around term times and school hours.

Our education cleaning services deliver hygienic, safe learning environments that support student wellbeing and help reduce illness-related absence. With DBS-checked staff, colour-coded hygiene systems, and experience across all types of educational settings, Anyclean provides the reliable contract cleaning that schools trust.

Established in 1998, we understand what educational establishments need from their cleaning provider.

Why Choose Anyclean for Education Cleaning

DBS-Checked Staff

Safeguarding is paramount in educational settings. All our cleaning staff working in schools undergo enhanced DBS checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service. We maintain current clearances and provide documentation for your safeguarding records.

Infection Control Expertise

Schools are environments where illness spreads quickly. We use colour-coded cleaning systems to prevent cross-contamination, focus on high-touch surfaces, and employ appropriate sanitisation and disinfection protocols. During outbreaks, we can provide enhanced cleaning and rapid response.

Flexible Scheduling

We work around your timetable, not the other way around. Early morning, daytime, evening, or overnight cleaning to suit your operational needs. We adjust schedules for term dates, inset days, exam periods, and special events.

Safe Products

We use cleaning products that are effective yet safe for educational environments. Child-safe formulations, low-odour products, and COSHH-compliant chemicals suitable for use around students and staff. Allergen awareness is built into our product selection.

Consistent, Reliable Service

Schools need cleaning that happens reliably, every day, to the same standard. We assign regular cleaning teams who know your building, understand your requirements, and deliver consistent results. Cover arrangements ensure continuity during staff absence.

Educational Establishments We Clean

Primary Schools

Primary schools require particular attention to hygiene, given the age of students and their developing immune systems. We clean classrooms, halls, dining areas, toilets, and specialist spaces with appropriate products and methods. Nursery and reception areas receive enhanced attention to surfaces that young children touch frequently.

Secondary Schools and Academies

Secondary schools and academies feature larger, more complex facilities with diverse spaces, including science laboratories, IT suites, sports halls, drama studios, and sixth-form areas, alongside standard classrooms and offices. We tailor cleaning programmes to address the specific needs of each area.

Independent and Private Schools

Independent schools, preparatory schools, and private educational institutions often have high expectations for presentation alongside hygiene. Historic buildings may require careful cleaning approaches. We deliver the standards expected by fee-paying parents and ISI inspection requirements.

Nurseries and Early Years Settings

Nurseries, pre-schools, and early years settings demand the highest hygiene standards. Young children explore their environment through touch and taste, making thorough sanitisation essential. We clean sleep rooms, nappy-changing areas, soft play equipment, and all surfaces at child height using appropriate, safe products.

Colleges and Sixth Forms

Further education colleges, sixth form colleges, and tutorial colleges operate differently from schools, often with extended hours and diverse student populations. We provide flexible cleaning that accommodates evening classes, open access areas, and the varied facilities of FE settings.

Universities and Higher Education

University buildings-lecture theatres, libraries, laboratories, student unions, and administrative offices-require comprehensive cleaning programmes. We work with estates and facilities teams to deliver cleaning that maintains the institution's reputation and supports the student experience.

Special Schools and SEN Settings

Special schools and SEN settings may have additional requirements, including sensory considerations, specialist equipment, and heightened hygiene needs for medically vulnerable students. We work with school staff to understand specific requirements and adapt our approach accordingly.

Spaces We Clean

Classrooms and Teaching Spaces

Classrooms are cleaned daily; floors are vacuumed or mopped; desks and tables are wiped; chairs are cleaned; whiteboards and interactive screens are cleaned appropriately; bins are emptied; and general tidying is completed. We dust surfaces, clean door handles and light switches, and maintain windows internally. IT equipment is cleaned with suitable products that won't damage screens or keyboards.

Toilets and Washrooms

School toilets receive thorough daily cleaning-often multiple times daily in high-use periods. We clean and sanitise all sanitaryware, replenish consumables, clean mirrors and surfaces, mop floors, and ensure facilities are hygienic throughout the day. Washroom cleanliness directly affects parent perception and Ofsted assessment.

Dining Halls and Kitchens

Dining halls, canteens, and cafeterias are cleaned after each service, tables wiped, floors cleaned, and the space prepared for the next use. Kitchen and food preparation areas require specialist cleaning to food hygiene standards. We work with catering teams to schedule cleaning that fits service times.

Sports Halls and Gymnasiums

Sports halls, gyms, and fitness suites need appropriate floor care, specialist treatment for sports floors, and cleaning that maintains grip and safety. Changing rooms and shower areas are cleaned and sanitised daily. Equipment is wiped down. We understand the specific requirements of sports facilities.

Science Laboratories

Laboratories require careful cleaning around equipment and chemicals. We clean benches, sinks, floors, and general surfaces while respecting the specialist nature of the environment. Science technicians can advise on any specific requirements or areas to avoid.

Libraries and Learning Centres

Libraries, learning resource centres, and study areas are cleaned with attention to their quiet, focused nature. We vacuum carefully, dust shelving, clean study desks and computer equipment, and maintain the welcoming environment that encourages learning.

Halls and Assembly Spaces

Main halls, assembly halls, and multi-purpose spaces are cleaned daily and prepared for events. Floor care maintains appearance for assemblies, performances, and examinations. We can provide additional cleaning before and after special events, parents' evenings, and open days.

Offices and Administration Areas

Reception areas, administrative offices, head teacher's office, meeting rooms, and staff rooms are cleaned to professional standards. These spaces represent the school to visitors and require appropriate attention to presentation.

Corridors and Circulation Spaces

Corridors, stairwells, entrances, and circulation areas see heavy foot traffic and soil quickly. Daily cleaning maintains appearance and safety. We clean floors, handrails, display boards, and all touchpoints throughout circulation routes.

Infection Control

Schools are environments where infections spread rapidly. Children in close contact, shared equipment, and developing hygiene habits create ideal conditions for illness transmission. Effective cleaning is a key defence.

Colour-Coded Systems

We use colour-coded cloths and mops to prevent cross-contamination between areas. Different colours for toilets, kitchens, classrooms, and other spaces ensure that cleaning equipment used in one area does not transfer contamination to another.

High-Touch Surface Focus

Door handles, light switches, handrails, shared equipment, and other frequently touched surfaces receive particular attention. These touchpoints are where infections commonly transfer between individuals.

Appropriate Sanitisation

We use sanitisers and disinfectants effective against common school-transmitted illnesses, including colds, flu, norovirus, and other infections. Products are selected for efficacy while remaining safe for educational environments.

Outbreak Response

During illness outbreaks, we can provide enhanced cleaning protocols with increased sanitisation of affected areas. Rapid response cleaning helps contain the spread and supports the school's return to normal operations.

Safeguarding and Compliance

DBS checks

All staff working in educational settings hold enhanced DBS clearance. We manage the DBS process, maintain current checks, and provide verification for your safeguarding records. New staff don't work unsupervised until clearance is confirmed.

Staff vetting

Beyond DBS, we verify identity, right to work, and references for all cleaning staff. Our recruitment processes align with safer recruitment principles appropriate for those working in education.

Training

Cleaners receive training in safeguarding awareness, appropriate conduct in educational settings, and the specific requirements of school cleaning. They understand boundaries, reporting procedures, and professional expectations.

Health and safety

Risk assessments and method statements cover our cleaning activities. COSHH assessments document products used. We work safely around students and staff, storing chemicals securely and using appropriate signage.

Insurance

Full public liability and employers liability insurance at appropriate levels. Certificates available for your records.

Flexible Scheduling

Educational settings operate differently from commercial offices, and cleaning must adapt accordingly.

• Term-time cleaning: Daily cleaning during term time maintains hygienic learning environments. We schedule around school hours-early morning before students arrive, daytime cleaning in unoccupied areas, or evening cleaning after the school day ends.
• Holiday cleaning: School holidays provide an opportunity for deep cleaning, floor treatment, and intensive work that's difficult during term time. We offer holiday deep cleaning programmes that prepare the building for the new term.
• Event support: Parents' evenings, open days, performances, and other events may require additional cleaning before or after. We provide flexible support for special occasions.
• Exam periods: Exam halls require particular attention during examination periods. We ensure spaces are clean and prepared for examinations, working around invigilation schedules.

How It Works

1. Site Survey

We visit your school or college to understand the building, assess cleaning requirements, and discuss your specific needs. We note spaces, surfaces, access arrangements, and any particular concerns. This allows us to develop a tailored cleaning specification.

2. Specification and Quotation

We provide a detailed cleaning specification listing exactly what will be cleaned, how often, and to what standard. The quotation gives clear pricing for your budget planning. Documentation supports any procurement or governance processes required.

3. Mobilisation

Once appointed, we complete DBS clearances for assigned staff, arrange access and keyholding, conduct site inductions, and prepare to commence service. Your account manager coordinates the setup and introduces the cleaning team.

4. Ongoing Service

Cleaning commences according to the agreed schedule. Regular supervision ensures quality. Your account manager conducts periodic reviews and is available for any queries. We adapt to feedback and evolving requirements throughout the contract.

Quality Assurance

Consistent quality requires ongoing oversight. Our quality assurance includes regular supervisory visits and inspections, prompt response to any concerns raised, periodic service reviews with school management, and documented quality checks. We track performance against the agreed specification and address any shortfalls immediately. Our aim is to exceed expectations and support positive Ofsted and inspection outcomes.

Pricing

Education cleaning is priced based on the size of the establishment, cleaning frequency, and scope of work. We provide fixed monthly or termly pricing for budget certainty, supporting your financial planning.

We understand education budgets are under pressure and work to deliver value. Our pricing is competitive and transparent. Holiday deep cleaning and additional services are quoted separately.

Service Areas

We provide education cleaning throughout Greater London, covering all 32 London boroughs. Our teams serve schools, colleges, and educational establishments across the capital, from Central London to the suburbs.

For multi-academy trusts and organisations with multiple sites, we can provide coordinated cleaning across your portfolio with consolidated account management.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are all your cleaners DBS checked?

Yes. All staff working in educational settings hold enhanced DBS clearance. We manage the process and provide verification documentation. Staff don't work unsupervised until clearance is confirmed.

Can you clean during school hours?

Yes. We offer flexible scheduling, including early morning, daytime, evening, and overnight cleaning. Daytime cleaning can be arranged in unoccupied areas or with appropriate safeguards. We work around your timetable and preferences.

Do you provide holiday deep cleaning?

Yes. School holidays are ideal for deep cleaning, which is difficult during term time. We offer comprehensive holiday cleaning programmes, including floor treatment, high-level cleaning, and intensive work to prepare for the new term.

What products do you use around children?

We use effective cleaning products that are safe for educational environments, low-odour, and child-safe, and that meet COSHH requirements. We can accommodate specific product requirements or sensitivities.

Can you respond quickly to outbreaks of illness?

Yes. We provide outbreak response cleaning with enhanced sanitisation protocols for affected areas. Rapid response helps contain the spread and supports a quick return to normal operations.

Do you clean nurseries and early years settings?

Yes. Nurseries require the highest hygiene standards. We clean with appropriate products safe for very young children, paying particular attention to surfaces at child height, sleep rooms, nappy changing areas, and play equipment.

Request a Quote

Looking for reliable school cleaning? Contact us to arrange a site survey and receive a detailed quotation. We'll assess your building, discuss your requirements, and propose a cleaning programme that keeps your educational establishment clean, safe, and welcoming.

Call us on 020 7099 6964 or complete our online enquiry form. Join the schools, colleges, and nurseries across London that trust Anyclean with their cleaning.