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Commercial Cleaning Insights

Practical guides for
facilities & office managers

Written by the Alder team for North East businesses. Guides on cleaning specifications, contractor selection, compliance, and sector-specific hygiene requirements.

Guides · 8 min read

How to write a cleaning specification for your commercial premises

A clear cleaning specification protects your business, sets expectations with your contractor, and forms the basis of a contract that works. Here's how to write one — even if you've never done it before.

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Commercial Cleaning Insights

Contractor Selection

What to look for in a commercial cleaning contractor in the North East

The questions to ask, the red flags to avoid, and what a good contractor actually looks like in practice.

June 2026 · 6 min read
Compliance

COSHH compliance in commercial cleaning: what your contractor must know

What COSHH compliance actually means in a cleaning context — and why it matters for your business.

May 2026 · 5 min read
Hospitality

Restaurant deep cleaning checklist: what EHO inspectors look for

A practical, room-by-room checklist of what the Environmental Health Officer checks during a commercial kitchen inspection.

April 2026 · 7 min read
Workplace

How often should offices be professionally cleaned? A guide for managers

The answer depends on office size, staff numbers, and type of work. Here's how to decide what frequency is right for you.

March 2026 · 4 min read
Switching Contractors

How to switch commercial cleaning contractors without disruption

Thinking of switching? Here's a step-by-step guide to changing cleaning contractors without gaps in service or awkward overlap.

February 2026 · 5 min read
Property

Post-construction cleaning: what's included and when to book

A guide for developers and site managers on what a proper post-build clean covers and how to time it with your handover schedule.

January 2026 · 5 min read
Contracts

Commercial cleaning contract vs. ad-hoc cleaning: which is right for your business?

The pros and cons of both approaches — and how to decide what structure gives you best value.

December 2025 · 4 min read
Trust & Safety

Why DBS checks matter for your commercial cleaning contractor

What a DBS check actually tells you about a cleaning operative — and why you should ask before anyone enters your premises.

November 2025 · 4 min read
Workplace

The real cost of a dirty workplace: productivity, staff wellbeing, and first impressions

The evidence that workplace cleanliness directly affects staff performance, absenteeism, and what clients think of your business.

October 2025 · 6 min read

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