Reliable School Cleaning in Retford
Consistent Standards, Checked Every Visit

Clean Sweep Commercial delivers reliable school and college cleaning in Retford, covering term-time routines and thorough holiday deep cleans. A hygienic, well-maintained site supports pupil wellbeing, staff confidence, and a calmer learning environment — and it also helps you stay inspection-ready without extra workload.
Our uniformed, DBS-vetted staff are trained to work safely around children and to follow clear site checklists, with supervisor oversight to ensure consistent standards. Every visit is logged and verified through Sentinel™, our cloud-based audit system, providing time-stamped records, checklists, and quality control that support your health and safety responsibilities.
Many Retford schools and colleges run this service as a managed cleaning arrangement, with a clear scope of work, documented checks, and reliable supervision — keeping standards consistent across term time and holiday periods without adding admin pressure to your team.
20+ Years
Established 2005
Thousands of Cleans
Delivered year-round
Zero Missed Services
Planned, reliable cover
A primary school in Retford needed professional cleaning but had limited budget flexibility. We built a tailored schedule that combined daily essentials with periodic deep cleans during holidays, ensuring hygiene standards without overspending. The school praised the balance of cost and quality, saying they finally had “best value, not just cheapest price.”
Where School Cleaning Often Fails – And How We Get It Right
Many Retford schools and colleges are fighting the same issues: stretched in-house teams, tired equipment, and standards that slip when staff are off sick or leave mid-term. Clean Sweep Commercial removes that uncertainty with uniformed, DBS-vetted staff trained to work safely around pupils and employees, delivering consistent results you don’t have to chase. We sanitise high-touch points as standard to support healthier classrooms and reduce pressure on absences. We use professional-grade equipment — including scrubber driers and HEPA-filter vacuums — to achieve a higher level of hygiene than most in-house setups can sustain. Every visit is time-stamped, checklist-led, and photo-verified through Sentinel™, so you can see what was cleaned, when it was completed, and who signed it off. No missed areas. No vague assurances. Just accountable school cleaning.
School floor cleaning
Sweeping, vacuuming, scrubbing, and disinfecting all flooring for a safe and hygienically clean environment.
Carpets/rugs cleaning
Routine vacuuming and deep cleaning of carpets, rugs, and entrance mats to control dirt and allergens.
Desks/chairs cleaning
Regularly clean and disinfect desks, chairs, and classroom furniture, including shared surfaces.
Toilets cleaning
Deep cleaning, sanitisation, and restocking of all student and staff toilet areas to ensure hygiene and odour control.
Canteen/Cafeteria cleaning
Thorough cleaning of dining spaces, including tables, trays, food prep zones, and floors, to support food safety.
Administrative Offices & Staff Rooms
Scheduled cleaning and disinfecting of offices, meeting rooms, and shared admin spaces.
Library cleaning
Dusting, surface cleaning, and gentle disinfection of bookshelves, tables, and study areas.
Auditorium Cleaning
Cleaning of large communal areas to ensure a tidy and presentable space for school functions and events.
Windows/Doors/Vents cleaning
Removal of dust, allergens, and bacteria from frames, handles, and air vents to support indoor air quality.
Parking area cleaning
Litter picking, sweeping, and pressure washing were necessary to maintain a clean and safe exterior.
Common area cleaning
Sweeping, mopping, and disinfecting high-traffic areas, including hallways, stairwells, and entryways.
Playground cleaning
Cleaning and disinfection of indoor and outdoor play areas, including sports halls and equipment zones.
Out-of-Term Deep Cleans That Get Your Retford School Ready to Reopen

School holidays are the best window for the kind of deep cleaning that can’t be done properly during term time. With the site empty, our uniformed, DBS-vetted operatives can carry out a full reset without disruption — including machine-scrubbed floor care, carpet steam cleaning, high-level dusting, washroom sanitisation, and kitchen deep cleaning.
We also disinfect shared areas such as libraries, halls, and canteens, so your school reopens clean, safe, and inspection-ready. Working without pupils and staff on-site means we can clean more thoroughly and efficiently, and it’s also the ideal time to flag early wear-and-tear issues before they turn into expensive problems.
Every holiday deep clean follows a tailored site checklist and is delivered in line with your health, safety, and safeguarding expectations — so when the new term starts, you’re not catching up; you’re already set.

School Cleaning You Can Track and Trust
At Clean Sweep Commercial, school cleaning shouldn’t rely on trust alone — it should be transparent, accountable, and easy to verify. That’s why we use Sentinel™, our bespoke cloud-based cleaning oversight system built specifically for schools and colleges.
Every visit is digitally logged, with team leaders checking in and out on site using GPS and time-stamped records. Photo evidence, task-specific checklists, and supervisor notes are captured in real time, so you can clearly see what’s been completed across classrooms, corridors, shared areas, and toilets. Each clean is signed off with a verified digital signature, providing a clear, inspection-ready audit trail whenever needed.
This school was frustrated by recurring issues — bins left full, washrooms below standard, and inconsistent results from their old contractor. We introduced DBS-vetted staff with a detailed cleaning plan and used Sentinel™ logbooks to track every visit. Within a term, staff reported that complaints had stopped, and the site manager said it was the first time cleaning felt “reliable and accountable.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide after-hours cleaning for Retford schools?
Yes. Our team works evenings or early mornings to avoid interrupting the school day.
Do your Retford school cleaners have DBS clearance?
Yes. Every staff member is fully DBS-checked and trained to meet the education sector's requirements.
Can you support Retford schools with budget restrictions?
Yes. We design tailored schedules that meet hygiene standards without overspending.
Do you clean sports halls and gyms in Retford schools?
Yes. We handle high-use areas including gyms, changing rooms, and assembly halls.
Do you carry out one-off cleans in Retford?
Yes. We offer one-off deep cleans before the start of term or special events
Schedule A Walkthrough
Our walkthroughs for schools and colleges typically take just 30 minutes, enough time for us to assess your site, understand your cleaning requirements, and identify any compliance, safeguarding, or high-traffic priorities. Within 24 hours, we’ll send you a tailored cleaning proposal with No Obligation to proceed. Prefer to speak with us directly? Call 01777 594084—we’re always happy to discuss your school’s needs.
