Beginners Guide to Commercial Cleaning in Surrey

Beginners Guide to Commercial Cleaning in Surrey

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Beginners Guide to Commercial Cleaning in Surrey


So, youre thinkin about diving into the world of commercial cleaning in Surrey, huh? Well, youve come to the right place! This guide aint gonna be perfect, but itll surely give you a good starting point.

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Commercial cleaning might seem like a daunting task at first, but trust me, its not rocket science.


First things first, lets talk about what commercial cleaning actually is (and no, its not just about mopping floors and dusting desks).

Floor cleaning

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Its about ensuring a clean, safe, and pleasant environment for folks to work in.

Dry cleaning

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This could be anything from offices to retail spaces, and even industrial sites. Terminal cleaning Each of these places has its own unique needs, so its not a one-size-fits-all kind of deal.


Now, before you grab your mop and bucket, there are a few things you should know. You don't need a ton of fancy equipment to start with, but having the basics is crucial.

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Think vacuum cleaners, microfiber cloths, and some good quality cleaning solutions. And hey, don't skimp on the gloves – your hands will thank you later! If youre wondering where to get these supplies, Surreys got plenty of local stores that won't break the bank.


Next up, lets chat about techniques. Floor cleaning Its not enough to just wipe surfaces and call it a day.

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You gotta know the right way to do things. For instance, always clean from top to bottom – gravity, folks!

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Dust and dirt fall downwards, so starting at the top ensures you're not just making more work for yourself.

Dry cleaning

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Oh, and dont forget to sanitize high-touch areas like door handles and light switches (youd be surprised how many germs lurk there).


But wait, theres more!

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Commercial cleaning isnt just about the physical act of cleaning.

Cleanliness

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Theres a business side to it too. Building good relationships with clients is key. Dry cleaning Always be professional and punctual, and communicate openly about what services you provide. If you don't know something, don't pretend – be honest and find out. Clients appreciate honesty and transparency.


Now, lets not forget about the environmental aspect. Get more details Surrey Commercial Cleaning & Maintenance That Works for You here. Concierge More and more businesses in Surrey are becoming eco-conscious, and theyll love it if you can offer green cleaning services. This means using products that are safe for the environment and reducing waste wherever possible. Not only is it good for the planet, but it can also be a selling point for potential clients.


Of course, we cant ignore the safety side of things. Always be aware of the chemicals youre using (some can be quite harsh) and ensure that you're following health and safety guidelines. Parts cleaning cleaning The last thing you want is someone getting hurt on the job.

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  10. Teeth cleaning
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Plus, having insurance is a must-have – better safe than sorry!


In conclusion, commercial cleaning in Surrey is not just an opportunity to earn a living, its a chance to make a difference in peoples everyday lives. It might not be the most glamorous job out there, but it's honest work. And who knows? Maybe youll even find joy in transforming messy spaces into spotless ones.


So, there you have it! Cleanliness A (somewhat) comprehensive guide to getting started in the commercial cleaning business in Surrey. Remember, its not about being perfect, but about taking the first step and learning as you go. Good luck, and happy cleaning!

Citations and other links

Cleaning Methods
Hand washing (part of hygiene)
A dry cleaning machine

Cleaning is the process of removing unwanted substances, such as dirt, dust, and other impurities, from an object or environment.[1][2] Cleaning is often performed for aesthetic,[3] hygienic, functional, safety, or environmental protection purposes. Cleaning occurs in many different contexts, and uses many different methods. Several occupations are devoted to cleaning.

Contexts

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Cleaning occurs in various commercial, domestic, personal, and environmental contexts, which differ in scale and requirements.

Methods

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A shop assistant washing a shop window in Jyväskylä, Finland, in the 1960s

Cleaning is broadly achieved through mechanical action and/or chemical processes (usually solvation); many methods rely on a combination of mechanical and chemical action.[1] Methods include:

Cleaning by item

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Surface cleaning in art conservation
Laundry in a river
Teeth cleaning

Some items and materials require specialized cleaning techniques, due to their shape, size, location, or the material properties of the object and contaminants.[2]

Buildings and infrastructure

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Other items

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Occupations involving cleaning

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Sweeping

Many occupations involve cleaning, either in their entirety or among other duties for example:

References

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  1. ^ a b CDC (2024-03-11). "Cleaning". Infection Control. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
  2. ^ a b c CDC (2025-03-18). "When and How to Clean and Disinfect Your Home". Water, Sanitation, and Environmentally Related Hygiene (WASH). Retrieved 2025-10-31.
  3. ^ Mack, Robert C.; Grimmer, Anne. Preservation Brief 1: Assessing Cleaning and Water-Repellent Treatments for Historic Masonry Buildings (PDF). U.S. Department of the Interior - National Park Service. Retrieved January 11, 2025.

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A cleaner sweeping the floor of a parking garage in Atlanta, Georgia.
Janitorial closet in Elko, Nevada, United States

A cleaner, cleanser or cleaning operative is a type of industrial or domestic worker who is tasked with cleaning a space. A janitor (Scotland, United States and Canada), also known as a custodian, Facility Operator, porter or caretaker, is a person who cleans and might also carry out maintenance and security duties. A similar position, but usually with more managerial duties and not including cleaning, is occupied by building superintendents in the United States and Canada and by site managers in schools in the United Kingdom.

According to the Cambridge English dictionary a "cleaner" is "a person whose job is to clean houses, offices, public places, etc.:";[1] the Collins dictionary states that: "A cleaner is someone who is employed to clean the rooms and furniture inside a building."[2] However, a cleaner does not always have to be employed and perform work for pay, such as in the case of volunteer work or community service. "Cleaner" may also refer to cleaning agents e.g. oven cleaner, or devices used for cleaning, e.g. vacuum cleaner.[2][3]

Cleaner cleaning the footpath in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Cleaning operatives may specialize in cleaning particular things or places, such as window cleaners, housekeepers, janitors, crime scene cleaners and so on.[4] Cleaning operatives often work when the people who otherwise occupy the space are not around. They may clean offices at night or houses during the workday.

Etymology

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The word janitor derives from the Latin "ianitor",[5] meaning doorkeeper or porter, itself from "ianua", meaning door, entrance or gate.[6]

Its first recorded use meaning "caretaker of a building, man employed to see that rooms are kept clean" was in 1708.[6]

Demography

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Between 17% and 23% of the total illegal immigrant population living in the United States work in the cleaning industry[7] (and growing at a rate of 1/2% to 1/3% per year). In addition to this population offering an abundant source of inexpensive labor,[8] janitorial work is mostly undertaken at night, making it an appealing option for janitorial companies to employ illegal workers[9][10] seeking clandestine employment.

In the Netherlands, the number of cleaning companies grew from 5,000 in 2003 to 8,000 in 2008.[11]

Pay scale

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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2023 the median pay of a janitor working in the US was $16.84 per hour.[12]

Outsourcing

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Cleaning is one of the most commonly outsourced services.[13] Some of the reasons for this include:

  • Basic cleaning tasks are standardised, with little variation among different enterprises.
  • The nature of the job and required standard of performance can be clearly defined and specified in a contract, unlike more technical or professional jobs for which such specification is harder to develop.
  • Some organizations prefer to outsource work unrelated to their core business in order to save additional salaries and benefits required to manage the work.
  • Some organizations may feel uncomfortable dealing with labour relations related to low wage employees; by outsourcing, these labor relations issues are transferred to a contractor whose staff are comfortable and experienced in dealing with these issues, and their approach can benefit from economies of scale.
  • If a janitor is unavailable due to sickness or leave, a contractor which employs many janitors can easily assign a substitute. A small organisation which employs one or a few janitors directly will have much more trouble with this.

Occupation classification: types of cleaning operatives

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A train cleaner at work in London, 1918

The cleaning industry is quite big as different types of cleaning are required for different objects and different properties. For example, cleaning an office space requires the services of a commercial cleaner, whereas cleaning a house requires a residential cleaner or residential cleaning service. Depending on the task, even these categories can be subdivided even further. For example, end-of-lease cleaning, carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, window cleaning, car cleaning services, etc. Cleaners often specialize in a specific cleaning sector or even a specific task in a cleaning sector, and one cannot expect a window cleaner to be able or willing to clean a carpet.

For example, according to International Standard Classification of Occupations and European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations, the profession of a cleaner can be divided into:[14]

  • 9112.6 - train cleaner: "Train cleaners keep the interiors of trains tidy and clean. They clean out the bins in the different compartments, and perform other cleaning activities such as hoovering, mopping and deep cleaning."[14]
  • 9123.1 - window cleaner: "Window cleaners use cleaning tools such as sponges and detergents to clean windows, mirrors and other glass surfaces of buildings, both on the interior and exterior. They use specific ladders to clean taller buildings, using safety belts for support."[14]
  • 9122.1 - vehicle cleaner: "Vehicle cleaners clean and polish surfaces of external parts and interiors of vehicles."[14]
  • 9111.1 - domestic cleaner: "Domestic cleaners perform all necessary cleaning activities in order to clean their clients' houses. They vacuum and sweep floors, wash dishes, launder clothes, dust, scrub and polish surfaces and disinfect equipment and materials."[14]
  • 9129.2 - sewerage cleaner: "Sewerage cleaners maintain and clean sewerage systems and their pipes within communities. They remove blockages that stop the sewerage flow to ensure the smooth running of the systems."[14]
  • 9112.2 - building cleaner: "Building cleaners maintain the cleanliness and overall functionality of various types of buildings such as offices, hospitals and public institutions. They perform cleaning duties like sweeping, vacuuming and mopping floors, empty trash and check security systems, locks and windows. Building cleaners check air conditioning systems and notify the appropriate persons in case of malfunctions or problems."[14]
  • 9112.3 - furniture cleaner: "Furniture cleaners maintain furniture items by removing dust, applying furniture polish, cleaning stains and maintaining colouring."[14]
  • 5153.1.1 - amusement park cleaner: "Amusement park cleaners work to keep the amusement park clean and take on small repairs. Amusement park cleaners usually work at night, when the park is closed, but urgent maintenance and cleaning is done during the day."[14]
  • 8160.10 - cacao beans cleaner: "Cacao beans cleaners operate machines for the removal of foreign materials such as stones, string and dirt from cacao beans. They operate silos as to move beans from there to hoppers. They direct the cleaned beans to specified silos. They operate air-cleaning system in order to remove further foreign materials."[14]
  • 7133.2 - building exterior cleaner: "Building exterior cleaners remove dirt and litter from a building's exterior, as well as perform restoration tasks. They ensure the cleaning methods are compliant with safety regulations, and monitor the exteriors to ensure they are in proper condition."[14]
  • 9129.1 - drapery and carpet cleaner: "Drapery and carpet cleaners clean draperies and carpets for their clients by removing stains, dust or odors. They do this by applying chemical and repellent solutions and with the use of brushes or mechanical equipment."[14]
  • 9112.5 - toilet attendant: "Toilet attendants clean and maintain toilet facilities in accordance with company standards and policies. They use cleaning equipment to clean mirrors, floors, toilets and sinks. They perform the cleaning activities before, during and after operational service hours. Toilet attendants refill the facility with supplies as needed and maintain records of their daily operations."[14]
  • 9129 - Other cleaning workers: cleaning workers not classified[14]

In addition:

  • 9112.1 - Aircraft Groomer can clean in airplanes: "Aircraft groomers clean aircraft cabins and airplanes after usage. They vacuum or sweep the interior of cabin, brush debris from seats, and arrange seat belts. They clean trash and debris from seat pockets and arranged in-flight magazines, safety cards, and sickness bags. They also clean galleys and lavatories."[14]
  • 8157.1.1 - Laundry ironer: "Laundry ironers re-shape clothing items and linen and remove creases from them by using irons, presses and steamers. They clean and maintain the ironing and drying area and organise the items accordingly."[14]
  • 9129.3 - Swimming Facility Attendant: "Swimming facility attendants handle the daily activities of a swimming facility such as a swimming pool, beach and lake. They clean the facility, maintain a good attitude towards the clients and ensure the overall safety within the facility."[15]
  • 9129.2 Sewerage Cleaner: "Sewerage cleaners maintain and clean sewerage systems and their pipes within communities. They remove blockages that stop the sewerage flow to ensure the smooth running of the systems."[16]
  • Charity / free social cleaning: Cleaning can be done freely, free of charge and without employment e.g. social cleaning of the forest from garbage.
  • Cleaning by convicts: Cleaning is sometimes done by convicts for rehabilitation or leniency purposes; cleaning as a substitute punishment. However, in some cases, cleaners are checked against criminal records.[17]

Office cleaning

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Office cleaning staff perform many of the same duties as janitors. However the tasks are divided among different members. Additional tasks can include:

  • watering plants (pruning as well)
  • cleaning sinks, refrigerators, microwave ovens, toasters in office kitchens, and clearing recycling / garbage bins
  • dusting furniture, computer equipment (monitors and desk area, but excluding keyboards), and tables

Occupational tasks

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Most of the work performed by janitors and building cleaners is indoors. Office and school buildings are usually cleaned when they are vacant, so most of the office janitorial staff work during the evening. The work can be physically taxing and sometimes dirty and unpleasant.[18] General janitor duties often include the following tasks:

Typical cleaning equipment

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The following are some items used by cleaning staff: However, the equipment depends on the situation and the type of cleaning.

in addition: ladder, rake, bags for leaves.

Not always, but depending on the situation, (for example during cleaning dusty or dangerous substances or places, window cleaning at high heights, being on a busy street or in factories) items used by cleaning staff can include safety equipment such as:

Hazards

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The exposure of a cleaner to hazards depends on the activity performed and the situation for example: allergens, dust, biohazards, fall, possibility of contact with electric shock, slipping on a slippery surface, so safety equipment should be adapted to the situation.

In addition: On the whole, it is not recommended to perform this work for a person with severe allergies.

Working conditions

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The 2000 film Bread and Roses by British director Ken Loach depicted the struggle of cleaners in Los Angeles, California, for better pay and working conditions and for the right to join a union.[21] In an interview with the BBC in 2001, Loach stated that thousands of cleaners from around 30 countries have since contacted him with tales similar to the one told in the film.[22]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Cambridge Dictionary - Cleaner". www.dictionary.cambridge.org. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
  2. ^ a b "Collinsdictionary - cleaner". www.collinsdictionary.com/. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
  3. ^ "Definition of cleaner | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
  4. ^ "Working at height whilst window cleaning". Health and Safety Executive. 9 May 2022.
  5. ^ janitor, Wiktionary, 2021-08-31, retrieved 2022-01-02
  6. ^ a b "janitor". Online Etymology Dictionary. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
  7. ^ Weltin, Dan (2010-05-21). "Immigration Reform: There's Always An Excuse". Cleanlink.com. Retrieved 2011-11-13.
  8. ^ Mollenkamp, Becky (2011-04-11). "Illegal Subcontracting Bad Apples: Illegal subcontracting's continuing impact on the BSC industry". Cleanlink.com. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
  9. ^ Ridgely, Lisa (2010-03-01). "Overdue Diligence: How BSCs can avoid hiring legal workers". Cleanlink.com. Retrieved 2010-04-01.
  10. ^ Miriam, Jordan (2011-08-15). "Immigration Audits Drive Illegal Workers Underground: ABM Caught for Employing illegal immigrants". online.wsj.com. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
  11. ^ Data from the employers' organisation in The Netherlands provided by EU-OSHA's Focal Point Literature review - The occupational safety and health of cleaning workers EU-OSHA - European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
  12. ^ "Janitors and Building Cleaners". Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  13. ^ Torrington, Derek; Hall, Laura; Taylor, Stephen (2008). Contracts, Contractors and Consultants. Financial Times Prentice Hall. ISBN 9780273710752.
  14. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations". European Union. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
  15. ^ "swimming facility attendant". esco.ec.europa.eu. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
  16. ^ "sewerage cleaner". esco.ec.europa.eu. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
  17. ^ "Government of the United Kingdom" (PDF). Government of the United Kingdom. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
  18. ^ "Janitors and Building Cleaners : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics".
  19. ^ Morreale, Don (July 6, 2012). "Crime Scene Cleaners mops up after mayhem". The Denver Post. Archived from the original on April 8, 2013.
  20. ^ Facts about Crime Scene Cleaners! by Documents & Resources for Small Business Professionals DOCSTOC News Source, Fed 12, 2013
  21. ^ "Bread and Roses". Harvard Film Archive. 2000-12-02. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
  22. ^ "BBC - Films - interview - Ken Loach". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
  23. ^ "Definition of maid | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-04-14.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Twin Phoenix can tailor their cleaning services to meet the specific needs of your business, whether it's a medical facility or an industrial environment. They're equipped to handle unique requirements with expertise.

Yes, Twin Phoenix offers loyalty and referral programs for recurring clients. You'll enjoy discounts and special offers, making it easier and more rewarding to keep your space clean and inviting with their services.

Yes, all of Twin Phoenix's cleaning staff are background checked and insured, ensuring your safety and security. You don't have to worry about who's entering your space, whether it's your home or business.