How To Get Your School Spotless Over Summer

The summer holidays offer the perfect window for schools across South Wales to tackle deep cleaning and get ready for the new academic year. With empty classrooms, quiet corridors, and fewer time pressures, it’s the ideal time to refresh your school environment and ensure it’s safe, hygienic, and welcoming for staff and students.

At ServiceMaster Swansea, we’ve helped dozens of schools prepare their buildings during the summer break – from nursery and primary settings to large secondary schools and colleges. In this guide, we’ll share what goes into a thorough summer school clean and how to plan it effectively.

Why the Summer Break Is the Ideal Time to Clean

During the school year, cleaning is usually reactive – desks are wiped down quickly at the end of the day, bins emptied, corridors mopped. It keeps things ticking over, but it doesn’t always address the build-up of dust, germs, and general wear and tear that naturally happens in a busy school environment.

That’s why Summer is the optimal time for a deep-clean, with no pupils around, cleaning teams can move freely throughout the building, getting to those hard-to-reach places and taking the time to clean more thoroughly. It’s also far easier to schedule disruptive tasks like floor polishing, carpet shampooing, or steam-cleaning washrooms without having to work around classes or events. And let’s not forget how much nicer it feels to return in September to a school that looks, smells, and feels fresh.

What Does a Summer Deep Clean Actually Involve?

A proper summer clean goes far beyond a quick tidy- it’s a chance to hit reset across the entire building. Classrooms usually need special attention where desks, chairs, storage units and whiteboards all benefit from a full wipe-down and disinfect, and carpets or hard floors often require a deep clean after months of heavy use.

In the bathrooms, everything from taps to tiles is descaled and scrubbed to a high standard, while kitchens and dining areas are fully sanitised, including behind and inside appliances. Office and reception areas, staff rooms, and even lesser-used spaces like storage rooms or IT suites are all refreshed. And with the building mostly empty, even outdoor areas like entrances, steps and play spaces can get a bit of overdue care-whether that’s power washing walkways or clearing away debris.

Why Should You Choose ServiceMaster?

ServiceMaster Swansea is uniquely positioned to support schools with professional, reliable cleaning services thanks to over a decade of hands-on experience in the education sector. Our team understands the specific hygiene standards and safeguarding requirements that schools must meet – from daily classroom sanitation to deep cleaning during holidays. All our staff are DBS-checked, fully trained, and equipped to work safely and efficiently in school environments. We also offer flexible cleaning schedules that work around the academic calendar, ensuring minimal disruption to pupils and staff. With a dedicated contracts manager and supervisor for every site, schools can count on consistent service, clear communication, and a spotless finish every time.

If you’re ready to give your school the expert care it deserves, get in touch with ServiceMaster Swansea today.

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