When the final bell rings and students and faculty head out for summer break, a rare opportunity begins: the window for deep cleaning educational facilities. For K-12 schools and universities, this period is a critical time to reset learning environments, tackle neglected corners, and prepare buildings for a healthier, safer academic year.
At Commercial Cleaning Corporation, we specialize in summer deep cleans designed specifically for educational environments. Our full suite of school and educational facility cleaning services supports every inch of your building, from the most frequently used classrooms to hidden storage closets.
Learn why deep cleaning in the summer months is the smartest way to safeguard student health, improve building maintenance, and reset your campus for the new school year.
Why Summer Is Ideal for Deep Cleaning
During the academic year, day-to-day janitorial tasks like trash removal, restroom sanitization, and surface wiping take precedence. But what about those areas that don’t often get addressed in a standard rotation? Baseboards, under furniture, behind bookshelves, above cabinets, and under athletic bleachers can go untouched due to time constraints and high occupancy as janitorial professionals try to move quickly and quietly through a campus.
Summer break gives your school cleaning company opportunities like:
- Unrestricted access to every room and hallway
- Time for intensive procedures (floor stripping, carpet shampooing, etc.)
- Less disruption to faculty, staff, or students
- Flexibility for phased cleanings or specialty projects
There may still be people lingering on campus to prepare classrooms and teaching schedules for the new year or to give tours to prospective students, but there will be far less than during the hustle and bustle of the regular school year.
Partnering with a school cleaning provider that understands this seasonal rhythm means your campus reopens in the fall not just looking clean, but actually sanitized and refreshed at a microbial level.
What’s Included in a Summer Deep Clean
Most schools conduct a standard summer deep clean that includes basic tasks like mopping floors, wiping down surfaces, cleaning windows, and emptying lockers or cubbies. Custodial teams then do a more thorough cleaning, focusing on visible areas and high-traffic zones to restore a general sense of cleanliness before students return.
While this approach addresses surface-level buildup and improves overall appearance, it rarely tackles the kind of deep sanitization or preventative maintenance needed to support long-term health, safety, and infrastructure care. Limited time, resources, and equipment can prevent these cleans from reaching every corner of a campus or addressing the more intensive needs that accumulate over an entire academic year.
At Commercial Cleaning Corporation, our cleaning services for schools go beyond the basics. We combine more than 35 years of experience with best-practice methodologies and eco-conscious products to support health and wellness in every academic setting. Our summer deep clean service typically includes a wide range of tasks.
Summer Deep Cleaning at CCC
- Dusting of ceilings, vents, light fixtures, and other items up high
- Detailed floor care like stripping, waxing, polishing, and power scrubbing
- Window and blind cleaning for a clearer, brighter learning environment
- Carpet extraction to remove allergens, stains, and odors
- Furniture sanitization, including desks, tables, and chairs
- Restroom deep cleaning, from grout scrubbing to fixture polishing
- Kitchen cleaning in dining halls and food prep areas
- Exterior pressure washing of entryways and walkways
We also offer school handyman services and minor maintenance support to fix issues uncovered during cleaning. Our clients appreciate this wraparound approach that minimizes vendor coordination and helps schools stay ahead of potential facility issues.
We provide school cleaning services for both K-12 schools and higher education campuses. This includes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools; charter schools; technical and vocational schools; community colleges; and universities and graduate institutions.
A private school may request preservation of antique fixtures and prestige appearance while a large university might prioritize sanitation across multiple buildings and event venues. No matter the size or style of your campus, we tailor our service model to your needs for a personalized schedule and scope.
Why Choose a Professional School Cleaning Company
Some institutions rely on in-house staff to get the job done, but many are shifting to outsourced partners to save money and ensure cleaning is completed to the highest degree. Managing an internal team comes with challenges like hiring, training, turnover, and liability. A professional cleaning company for schools like CCC brings in:
- Specialized tools and products (e.g., HEPA filters, color-coded cloths)
- Trained, background-checked, and tracked cleaning team
- Accountability through a multi-tiered supervision system
- Experience with high-traffic, high-touch educational environments
- Flexible service models that adapt to seasonal and budgetary needs
Institutions can choose to combine our summer services with regular janitorial services for schools during the academic year to maximize ROI and minimize long-term risk.
How Summer Deep Cleans Impact Health
Beyond aesthetics, deep cleaning in the summer addresses unseen health risks. Mold, bacteria, and allergens accumulate in the places students frequent most, especially in humid months when buildings are closed and air circulation decreases (and for older buildings in particular).
Our use of environmentally safe, green-certified products helps fight harmful microbes without releasing harsh chemicals into your learning environments. This supports better respiratory health for students and staff, while aligning with wellness initiatives and sustainability goals.
It also reinforces CDC and WHO recommendations for hygiene in shared spaces, adding another layer of protection for vulnerable populations and immunocompromised individuals. WHO says that access to adequate hygiene facilities can affect low attendance and educational achievement in schools.1
How to Schedule Your School’s Deep Clean
The earlier you plan your summer cleaning schedule, the better. Summer is a peak time for school cleaning providers, and the best partners get booked quickly. We recommend starting with a campus walkthrough in late spring to identify your pain points and service needs.
From there, we’ll work with you to:
- Prioritize problem areas and discuss your general goals
- Create a cleaning schedule that aligns with other summer projects (e.g., painting, repairs)
- Prepare the building for early fall sports or summer school sessions if applicable
- Document the work performed for reporting to faculty, board members, or parents
Whether your campus is preparing for fall enrollment, updating aging infrastructure, or simply trying to reduce the spread of illness, our summer deep cleaning services can help you meet your objectives. If you’re currently comparing options for your upcoming service needs, check out our blog on choosing the right school cleaning partner to help guide your decision.
Ready to get started? Request a quote today to see how Commercial Cleaning Corporation can build a safer, healthier, and more inviting space for the community you serve.
Sources:
1. Ensuring Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools, World Health Organization