Effective Cleaning Strategies for Schools and Educational Buildings

17 July 2025

Keeping learning environments safe and clean

In schools and educational buildings, cleanliness isn’t just about appearance—it’s about creating a safe, healthy and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. These are busy places and the demands on cleaning teams are high and ever-changing. At It’s Clean Ltd, we understand these pressures and partner with schools across Yorkshire to deliver effective, reliable and responsive cleaning strategies.


Here’s what makes the difference


1. Tailored Cleaning Schedules That Work Around You


Every school operates differently, and so does our cleaning approach. By working closely with staff on site and leadership teams, we build bespoke cleaning programmes that align with the school calendar, peak usage times and any special requirements.


Our clients in this sector have highlighted the benefits of our flexible and proactive scheduling—minimising disruption while maintaining a consistently high standard. Read some of their testimonials here.


2. On-Site Support and Responsive Communication


Problems can arise in any busy environment – it’s the speed with which they are resolved that matters. Our local team ensures any issues—whether staffing, supplies or reactive cleans—are dealt with swiftly. This reliability is a major reason our educational partners choose us and continue to trust us year after year.


3. Training and Consistency Across the Team


The quality of a cleaning strategy hinges on the team delivering it. All our staff undergo thorough training and we carry out regular audits to maintain high standards. For schools, that means consistency—week in, week out.

One school client noted that having the same trusted team made a huge difference to staff and student confidence.


4. Site-Specific Risk Awareness and Training


Schools have unique risk profiles that include busy corridors, technology suites and high-touch surfaces. Our teams are trained to work with the specific needs of schools, colleges and learning environments. Read more about how we train our staff in the expert tasks involved in cleaning electronic and electrical equipment.


5. Partnership That Goes Beyond the Basics


We see ourselves as more than just a cleaning contractor—we’re a service partner. Schools like Ripon Grammar School value our proactive attitude and professional culture. Relationships like this matter. Our teams take pride in their work, stay alert to site-specific needs and consistently go above and beyond.


Looking Ahead


As the educational landscape continues to evolve, so do the challenges. Whatever the needs of our clients, we’re here to help.


If your school, college or trust is reviewing its cleaning provision, we’d love to talk.

Call us on 01423 228777



13 August 2025
Running a small or medium-sized business can be tough, especially in today’s world. Every minute and every penny counts. So, when someone suggests blogging, your first thought might be, "Is that really worth the effort?" As a local contract cleaning company that's been serving Yorkshire for over 25 years, we asked ourselves the very same question. But here’s the thing. The answer, for us, is a definite yes. We see blogging as a way to build our authority online and have proper, honest conversations with our community. Here’s how. Blogging as community As a commercial cleaning company, our business is about building genuine connections and trust with our customers. Our team lives and works in the local area, and we're proud to support other local businesses. With our blog, we see a way to show that we are a human team and not just a faceless corporation. Our blog is a place where we can share our expertise and offer straightforward, useful advice. Whether it's about the benefits of a clean workspace or the importance of choosing a trustworthy office cleaning service, we want to help. We’ve built lifelong relationships with people in Harrogate, Wetherby, Knaresborough and Ripon and across our entire 50-mile radius. Why 50 miles? Because having a defined and manageable local area to cover helps us deliver service excellence every time. Bringing people to our door You might well have found us because you typed something like “local cleaners near me” into Google or a similar search engine. Staying on top of this algorithm is crucial for us, and it’s our blog posts that show how genuine we really are. Every article we write, whether it's about good cleaning practices or a behind-the-scenes look at our team, helps bring people to our website. Once you’re here, you can find out about the different cleaning services we offer. And on top of understanding our services, it's a chance for us to show our customers exactly what makes us different: a local business with over 25 years of experience, who stand by our work as a trusted part of your community. Ultimately our blog is a way to engage with both our existing and potential customers, and our fellow business owners. It’s a chance to build trust and show the real people behind our trusted brand name. So, is blogging a load of faff? For us at least, it's an honest and effective way of reaching out to our community. If you're a business in our area looking for a cleaning partner you can trust, take a look around the rest of our website to find out more. You can even request a free commercial cleaning survey for your business. We'd love to hear your experience of blogging as a small business. Does your business benefit from regular blogging? Have you tried blogging it but dropped it? Do you want to blog but don’t know where to start Or is all just a load of old blog? Let us know your thoughts on the topic!
30 June 2025
We’re delighted to welcome Bridget Meynell as the new General Manager at It’s Clean Ltd. With an impressive background in leadership, operations and regional engagement, Bridget joins us at an exciting time as we continue to grow and evolve. Many will know Bridget from her years as Managing Director at Minster FM, where she made a lasting impact across North Yorkshire. More recently, she’s brought her expertise to Reed and played a key role in the business community as President of the York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce. Her arrival signals a new chapter for It’s Clean Ltd, one where we continue to push forward with quality, innovation and exceptional service at the heart of everything we do. Over the coming weeks, our customers and partners will get to know Bridget personally. We’re confident her energy, experience and people-first leadership style will be a brilliant addition to our team and our wider network. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome.
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