A bustling Bristol office faced persistent challenges with its daytime cleaning setup. With staff working continuously between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., the single daytime cleaner struggled to maintain standards without disrupting employees.
CCS conducted an on‑site assessment and redesigned the cleaning schedule, resulting in higher productivity, improved cleanliness, and reduced costs.
Client Challenge
- The office operated at full capacity throughout the day, making desks and surrounding areas difficult to access.
- The daytime cleaner had to ask employees to temporarily leave their desks to clean surfaces and vacuum around them.
- Frequent interruptions, such as stopping the vacuum when phone calls came through, made the process inefficient and frustrating for both staff and the cleaner.
- Cleaning quality suffered because essential tasks could not be completed properly during working hours. The situation made it clear that the existing model was not productive or sustainable.
CCS Cleaning Assessment
CCS spent a full day on site to understand:
- Peak busy periods
- Which tasks genuinely required daytime attention
- Which tasks could be deferred until after office hours
- This observational approach allowed CCS to design a cleaning plan tailored to the office’s workflow and occupancy patterns.
Cleaning Solution Implemented
Due to TUPE requirements, the existing cleaner was reassigned to another daytime role that matched her contracted hours. CCS then introduced a new, more efficient structure:
Post‑lunchtime cleaner
- Performed quick cleans of kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensured hygiene in high‑use areas without disrupting staff
Two evening cleaners
- Arrived after all office staff had left
- Completed full office cleaning without interruptions
- Worked more efficiently, covering more ground in less time
- This shift from daytime to evening cleaning allowed the team to work productively and maintain high standards.
Our Cleaning Results
- Increased productivity: Cleaners could work uninterrupted, completing tasks faster and more thoroughly.
- Cost savings: The company saved hours of cleaning time, reducing overall expenditure.
- Higher cleaning standards: With full access to the office in the evenings, cleaners delivered consistently better results.
- Improved staff experience: Employees no longer had to leave their desks or deal with daytime cleaning disruptions.
Key Lessons
Cleaning schedules must align with workplace activity patterns to be effective. Our on‑site observation is essential for designing a realistic and efficient cleaning plan.
With the help of evening cleaning, businesses can significantly improve productivity in busy office environments. Get in touch with our team today to book your free on-site for our office cleaning services in Bristol.
