When "In-House" Becomes a Liability

For years, many GP surgeries in Retford have relied on reception teams or admin staff to clean shared areas. However, in 2025, that no longer suffices, given the updated CQC regulations, IPC inspections, and patient safety audits that are becoming increasingly rigorous on a monthly basis.

Basic tidy-ups don't meet the required standards. And when they don't, the practice suffers not just in compliance scores but in perception.

What's the Risk of Keeping Cleaning In-House?

In a word, liability.

When staff without proper training, equipment, or knowledge of infection control are tasked with cleaning, it's not just the floors at risk; it's your patients, reputation, and even your CQC rating.

Most in-house arrangements:

• Don't include documented cleaning schedules
• Lack of traceability for audits or IPC checks
• Are not backed by liability insurance
• Miss key touchpoints like skirting, door handles, bins, or sharps disposal areas

If a patient falls ill due to poor hygiene or an inspector notices inconsistent routines, the paper trail leads back to you.

What Makes a Specialist Cleaning Provider Different?

At Clean Sweep Commercial, we don't hand a mop to whoever's available. Our uniformed, DBS-vetted staff are trained in NHS cleaning standards, including:

• The National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2025
• Safe COSHH chemical handling
• Correct colour-coding methods
• Complete audit documentation via our Sentinel Platform 

We don't just clean; we document everything. Our cloud-based system logs what was cleaned, when, and by whom, with GPS-stamped photos and digital checklists.

You can provide that to CQC in seconds. Can your current team do that? 

Results That Speak for Themselves

In over 20 years, we've:

• Never missed a clean
• Supported dozens of Retford surgeries through CQC inspections
• Helped reduce staff illness by eliminating infection risks
• Delivered cost-effective cleaning solutions with zero disruption to patients or practitioners

Most practices that switch to us say the same thing: "We didn't realise how much we were missing." 

What You Might Be Paying Without Realising

Keeping cleaning in-house feels cheaper. But once you factor in:

• Staff wages for non-specialist tasks
• Holiday & Sickness
• PPE and supply orders
• Time lost organising rotas
• Failures in IPC audits
• Risk exposure

…it adds up quickly.

We offer flat-rate pricing, insurance cover, full transparency, and peace of mind. Our cleaning isn't reactive; it's structured, thorough, and built around your practice schedule. 

Want to See the Difference?

We'll walk your Retford surgery, assess current gaps, and provide a tailored cleaning proposal within 24 hours, completely free and with no obligation. 

Stop hoping your cleaning is good enough. Let's make sure it is. 

IPC Isn’t Optional — It’s a Legal Responsibility

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is about more than ticking a box. It’s about protecting vulnerable patients and healthcare staff from avoidable illness.

For GP surgeries in Newark, meeting IPC standards requires consistency, documentation, and professional cleaning procedures, not just a mop and bucket.

We Build IPC Into Every Clean

At Clean Sweep Commercial, we don’t treat IPC like an extra. It’s built into the way we operate every single day.

Our uniformed, DBS-vetted staff use:

• Colour-coded equipment to prevent cross-contamination
• Approved hospital-grade disinfectants
• Single-use cloths and disposable mop heads
• Proper PPE and safe work systems
• Cleaning logs with traceable records via Sentinel

Surgeries Need More Than Surface Cleaning

Waiting rooms, reception desks, treatment rooms, and washrooms all carry different infection risks. We tailor our service to address the unique demands of every area.

We focus on high-touch points, such as door handles, taps, armrests, and keyboards, and thoroughly clean areas that are often overlooked.

Whether you’re seeing 30 patients a day or 300, we scale our service to match your needs.

Proof of Clean Every Time

Our Sentinel digital platform documents every clean when it was done, by who, and with photo evidence. If you’re ever audited, you’ve got full accountability at your fingertips.

That means no last-minute panic before an IPC inspection. You’ll already be ready. 

Final Thought

In Newark’s healthcare sector, poor IPC isn’t just unprofessional; it’s a liability.

We’ve supported GP surgeries for over 20 years and have never missed a clean. If you want total peace of mind that your surgery meets the highest standards of infection control, we’re the right choice.

Book your complimentary walkthrough today, and let’s create a customised cleaning plan that keeps your staff and patients safe.

Switching Cleaners Without the Headaches

TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment) may sound like legal red tape, and it can be, if not handled correctly. But when you’re changing cleaning providers at your Newark GP surgery, you don’t have to deal with the mess yourself.

At Clean Sweep Commercial, we’ve managed TUPE transitions for over 20 years. We are aware of the pitfalls, we understand the process, and most importantly, we know how to do it with minimal disruption to your surgery.

What TUPE Means for Your Surgery

In simple terms, TUPE protects the rights of cleaning staff when their employment is transferred to a new company. That means if your current cleaning team is outsourced and you change providers, those cleaners may legally transfer over to the new company (i.e., us).

Handled well, it’s seamless. Poorly managed, it’s stressful.

We treat all incoming staff fairly and professionally, vetting, retraining, and re-onboarding them to meet NHS standards and your surgery’s expectations. If they’re not suitable, we handle that too. 

We Respect People—But Standards Come First

We understand that some surgeries worry about “inheriting” the same issues under a different name. That’s not how we operate.

Every TUPE case is assessed on merit. We identify who is suitable to stay, who requires retraining, and where new DBS-vetted staff should be introduced to meet your infection control standards.

You’re not just swapping logos; you’re getting a complete service upgrade. 

A Structured, Transparent Transition

From day one, we provide your practice manager with:

• A complete TUPE compliance plan
• A clear timeline of actions and milestones
• Staff vetting and DBS re-checks
• Infection control training as required
• Direct communication with HR and the current provider

We handle the tedious (but essential) tasks so you can focus on running a safe and effective surgery.

Trusted TUPE Transitions for Over 20 Years

Clean Sweep Commercial has successfully taken over dozens of GP surgery cleaning contracts across Lincolnshire, including many in Newark. We’ve never missed a clean transition, and we’ve never had a failed one.

We’re fully compliant with TUPE law, CQC expectations, and infection control best practices. You’ll know precisely who’s cleaning your surgery, how they’ve been vetted, and how we’re ensuring continuity of care.

Book a TUPE-Safe Cleaning Transition Today

We’ll walk you through what’s involved and show you how we’ll deliver higher standards with less stress, zero downtime, and 100% legal compliance.

Contact Clean Sweep Commercial to book your TUPE walkthrough now.