School & Educational Facility Cleaning Services in Southern Ontario
Schools, colleges, and educational facilities see hundreds of people move through them every day. Desks, door handles, railings, keyboards, and washrooms all become high-touch surfaces where germs spread quickly. Twin City Commercial Cleaners provides professional school cleaning services for elementary schools, high schools, private schools, and learning centers across Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, and Brantford. Our goal is simple: create a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment so students can focus on learning and staff can focus on teaching.
What’s Included in Our School Cleaning Programs
We tailor every program to your building, but a typical scope includes:
Classrooms & Learning Spaces
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Wiping and disinfecting desks, chairs, and work surfaces
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Cleaning whiteboards, ledges, and high-touch classroom areas
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Dusting shelves, bookcases, and storage units
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Spot-cleaning walls and doors where fingerprints and smudges build up
Hallways, Entrances & Common Areas
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Sweeping, mopping and/or machine-scrubbing floors
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Cleaning door glass, interior windows, and display cases
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Railings, push bars, light switches, and lockers wiped and disinfected
Cafeterias & Lunch Spaces
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Food-safe cleaning of tables, chairs, and serving areas
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Disinfection of high-touch surfaces (tray slides, handles, counters)
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Floor cleaning after meal periods to remove spills and debris
Washrooms & Staff Restrooms
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Full cleaning and disinfection of toilets, urinals, sinks, and counters
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Touchpoint sanitizing: taps, flush handles, stall doors, dispensers
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Restocking checks (soap, paper, and supplies if provided)
Gyms, Change Rooms & Multi-Purpose Spaces
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Floor cleaning for gyms and activity rooms
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Benches, seating, and change-room surfaces wiped and disinfected
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Odour control and sweat-prone area sanitation
Offices, Libraries & Admin Areas
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Reception and admin desks
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Meeting rooms, staff rooms, and principal’s office
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Garbage and recycling removal
We can also build in enhanced disinfection during flu season or outbreaks.
Types of Educational Facilities We Clean
We support a wide range of learning environments:
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Public and Catholic elementary schools
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High schools and alternative education sites
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Private & independent schools
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Montessori and specialty learning centers
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Adult education & training facilities
If it’s a place where students learn, we can build a cleaning program for it.
Our 5-Step School Cleaning Process
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Site Walkthrough & Risk Assessment: We review classrooms, washrooms, gyms, and high-traffic areas to identify cleaning needs and risk points.
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Custom Cleaning Plan & Schedule: We design a program around bell times, extracurricular activities, and custodial plans — including nightly, weekly, or hybrid approaches.
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Security & Access Protocols: Our teams follow your building access, alarm, and key-control procedures to keep staff and students safe.
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Routine Cleaning & Quality Audits: Supervisors perform inspections and audits to ensure consistent quality and hygiene.
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Ongoing Communication With Administration: We adjust routines for report-card nights, events, construction projects, or changing enrollment.
Why Schools Choose Twin City Commercial Cleaners
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Insured, bonded & WSIB-certified staff, trained for educational facilities
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Experience working around students, staff, and sensitive areas
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Cleaning schedules built for evenings, weekends, PD days, or summer months
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Award-winning commercial cleaning company recognized multiple times in Southern Ontario
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Local teams serving Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph & Brantford
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You get a cleaning partner that understands how schools operate — not just a generic janitorial service
School Cleaning Pricing — What Affects Cost?
School cleaning costs depend on:
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Number of classrooms and floors
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Size and frequency of cafeteria, gym, and washroom use
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After-hours vs daytime cleaning windows
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Floor types (vinyl, tile, carpet, hardwood gym floors)
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Frequency (nightly, multi-times per week, weekly, summer-only deep cleans)
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Special requests (project work, stripping & waxing, summer deep-clean programs)
We always start with a walk through and discussion with administration before pricing.
Cities We Serve — School Cleaning in Southern Ontario
We provide professional school cleaning services in:
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Hamilton: Elementary and secondary schools across the mountain, lower city, Ancaster, and Stoney Creek.
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Kitchener-Waterloo: Schools, academies, and learning centers across Waterloo Region.
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Cambridge: Schools in and around major corridors and family neighbourhoods such as Hespeler Road and surrounding areas.
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Guelph: Busy elementary and secondary schools serving student-heavy communities across the city.
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Brantford: Community schools and education facilities in Brantford’s growing residential and downtown areas.
How School Cleaning Differs From Other Facility Types
Feature | School Cleaning | Office Cleaning | Daycare Cleaning |
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Main concern | Germ spread among students & staff | Employee productivity & cleanliness | Very young children & toy hygiene |
High-touch surfaces | Desks, lockers, railings, washrooms | Desks, door handles, boardrooms | Toys, snack tables, chairs |
Schedule | Evenings, nights, PD days, summer deep cleans | Nights or weekly | Daily or more |
Chemical selection | Student-safe, classroom-friendly | Standard commercial-grade | Child-safe, food-safe |
Special spaces | Gyms, cafeterias, portables, libraries | Meeting rooms, kitchens | Nap rooms, diapering areas, soft zones |
Frequently Asked Questions – School Cleaning Services
How often should a school be cleaned?
Most schools require daily cleaning of classrooms, hallways, washrooms, and common areas. Gyms, cafeterias, and entrances are usually cleaned every day as well, with deeper seasonal cleans during breaks or summer.
Can you clean after school hours, on weekends, or during PD days?
Yes. We typically clean after school, in the evenings, or on weekends. We can also schedule larger projects — like floor refinishing or deep cleans — on PD days or during breaks.
Are your cleaners trained and background-checked?
Yes. Our teams are WSIB-certified, insured and background-checked, and follow your board or facility’s security and access policies.
Do you clean gyms, cafeterias, and specialty spaces like libraries and labs?
Absolutely. Our school cleaning programs include gyms, cafeterias, staff rooms, libraries, offices, and other specialty areas. We tailor the scope to your building layout.
Which cities do you serve for school cleaning?
We provide school and educational facility cleaning in Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, and Brantford, plus surrounding communities in Southern Ontario.
Elevate Your School Cleaning with Award-Winning Cleanliness
Choose Twin City Commercial Cleaners, for your school cleaning requirements. If you’re interested in learning more about our services, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. Our team is always available to provide you with the information you need. We’re excited to hear from you and help create a cleaner, healthier workspace for your school. Contact Twin City Commercial Cleaners today to discuss your school cleaning needs and discover how we can assist you in maintaining a spotless environment.
