Deep cleaning for commercial buildings

When daily cleaning isn't enough

Even in a well-maintained building, dirt stays behind in places a regular round doesn't reach. Floors turn dull because dirt settles in the texture and grout. Carpet holds on to dust and stains, limescale builds up layer by layer in washrooms, and behind cupboards and equipment a layer of dirt forms that nobody sees until it stands out.

Deep cleaning tackles all of that in one go. We work with machines and, where it fits, with steam. We match the products to the surface. After that, the building is back at a level that daily cleaning can hold on to more easily.

These are logical moments to choose deep cleaning:

• As a fixed part of maintaining your building
• When you move into a building that has stood empty for a while
• After a renovation, leak or other major disruption
• Before an inspection, audit or important reception
• When you switch to a new cleaning company and want a clean start

What we tackle thoroughly

In the quote, we set out which parts your building needs. These are the main ones.

• Floor maintenance. We scrub hard floors by machine, so that the dirt in the texture and grout comes loose too. Carpet gets a deep clean. Whether polishing or a protective layer makes sense, we discuss per type of floor.
• Washroom cleaning. We remove limescale and deposits from tiles, grout, taps, toilets and washbasins, also in the places that stay out of sight during daily upkeep.
• Equipment cleaning. We clear fridges, microwaves, ovens, dishwashers and coffee machines in kitchens and pantries of grease and deposits. How we handle electrical equipment, we agree with you in advance.
• Furniture and upholstery. Chairs and sofas in canteens, meeting rooms and reception areas hold on to dust and stains. They get a thorough clean that suits the fabric.
• High and hard-to-reach places. Dust builds up on cupboards, pipes, light fittings and ventilation grilles. We only work at height with safe equipment.

First look, then clean

The wrong product or machine can damage a floor. Natural stone calls for something different than vinyl, concrete or carpet. That's why we check in advance which materials are there and what condition they're in. If in doubt, we first test on a small, inconspicuous spot.

Thorough work, with as little disruption as possible

Deep cleaning takes more time and space than daily upkeep. There are machines around, floors need to dry and sometimes furniture has to be moved aside. That's why we decide on the best moment in advance, for example outside working hours, in a quiet period or floor by floor. We agree which rooms are free and when, who moves furniture and equipment and where we can use water and power. We clearly mark wet floors.

Are there rooms with their own rules, such as a commercial kitchen, a care room or a server room? Then we set out in advance what is and isn't allowed and who has access.

One-off or periodic

A one-off clean makes sense after a special event or if a building hasn't been tackled thoroughly for a long time. With a fixed arrangement, for example every six months or every year, less dirt builds up. Which frequency fits depends on the use: a supermarket floor needs something different from an office floor.

What this means per type of building

Where the emphasis lies differs per building.

• Offices. Carpet, chairs, pantries and washrooms get the most attention. A holiday period is often a good moment, because fewer people are around.
• Supermarkets. The floors in the aisles, around the refrigeration and at the entrance have the hardest time. We then work before opening or after closing.
• Commercial buildings and halls. We scrub large floors by machine and also include the canteen, changing rooms and office.
• Owners' associations. In stairwells, lifts and halls, dirt is often trodden in. A thorough clean helps alongside the regular cleaning.

What determines the price?

The price depends on the floor area, the type of floors, the degree of soiling, the amount of washrooms and equipment and the time at which we work. After a visit to your location, you will receive a tailored quote that sets out what happens in each room.

Working safely with machines and products

In deep cleaning, we work with heavier machines and stronger products than in daily upkeep, sometimes close to your staff or customers. So safety has to be properly arranged. Shinesta works with VCA and Keurmerk Schoon. VCA shows that safety, health and the environment are secured in the way we work and that workplace risks are assessed in advance. Keurmerk Schoon covers matters such as trained staff, suitable insurance and correct administration, and is independently audited at least once a year.

Holding on to the result

After deep cleaning, you'll want to keep that level. With daily cleaning you keep your building up to standard continuously, and window cleaning keeps windows and glass fronts clear. Just finished a building project? Then handover cleaning is the better first step. If you combine these services, you have one point of contact for everything.