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Summer Deep Clean: Why K-12 Schools & Universities Need a Strategic Cleaning Partner

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Alyssa Dannaker

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.

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Choosing the Right School Cleaning Partner: What to Look for Before Signing a New Contract

Posted on June 2, 2025June 2, 2025 by sagefrog

As schools prepare for the new academic year, summer presents a pivotal opportunity to revisit school cleaning services contracts, including those that impact the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff. For K–12 and higher education institutions alike, maintaining a clean, well-kept campus is not just a matter of appearances. It’s a core contributor to student wellness, attendance, and even learning outcomes.

With budget reviews, staffing considerations, and heightened expectations for facility hygiene in mind, selecting the right school cleaning provider is a high-stakes decision. From cost transparency to specialized service offerings, schools need a vendor that acts as a reliable and communicative partner.

Let’s review what schools should look for in a commercial cleaning provider to find safe, cost-effective, and high-quality support during contract renewal season.

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The Essential Classroom Cleaning Checklist

Posted on May 22, 2018April 21, 2023 by sagefrog

Get the NEW 2023 “Ultimate Academic Summer Cleaning Checklist” >

Updated for 2023 we have added a classroom cleaning checklist in downloadable pdf form. You can also check out our ultimate school cleaning guide that has valuable disinfectant information for schools. Classrooms are the epicenter of learning; the place where young minds are molded into the great thinkers of tomorrow. They are also one of the most dirt-ridden places, harboring an unimaginably high concentration of germs, grime and viruses due to the high level of human traffic and shared space. With student’s hands averaging 1,200 aerobic bacteria per square inch¹, it’s no surprise that classrooms are in constant need of deep-cleaning. Luckily, there are periodic cleaning activities that students, staff and teachers can perform to keep the never-ending tide of germs and grime to a minimum.

Follow this classroom cleaning checklist to cut down the amount of harmful bacteria and dirt in your school’s learning spaces to ensure a healthy experience for students and teachers alike. If you’re still having trouble keeping your classroom clean, it may be time to contact a commercial cleaning company for their services.