May 2025
Professional Cleaning Services for Schools and Universities
Adv. Ilan Shimoni
Chairman of the Cleaning Companies Association in Israel, a party to the new collective agreement in the cleaning industry with the Histadrut (General Federation of Labor), and CEO of Tavas.
Professional Cleaning Services for Schools and Universities
Professional Cleaning for Schools and Universities – Reliable, Available and Delivering the Highest Level of Results

Educational institutions and higher education facilities are not only places where lessons and activities take place for most of the day, but also locations where thousands of people may be present at any given time. These two factors make the importance of consistent, high quality cleaning extremely critical. Without reliable and professional cleaning services, educational institutions will not remain attractive to students and staff, the environment will not be pleasant to spend an entire day in, and they will ultimately struggle to attract new applicants.

Working with cleaning companies – a more efficient solution

Today, many educational institutions and universities prefer to work with cleaning companies rather than employ an in-house cleaner. Professional companies offer a higher standard of cleaning services and can provide a wide range of solutions that are difficult to achieve with a single staff member. For example, if a cleaner takes vacation or is absent due to illness for an extended period, it can be challenging to find a replacement to maintain cleanliness. However, when working with a professional cleaning company, it is the company’s responsibility to provide a substitute and ensure uninterrupted service.

Advanced equipment and professional-grade cleaning materials

Another significant advantage of a cleaning company over a single cleaner is access to advanced equipment and stronger cleaning materials. A professional company uses tools such as floor polishing machines that quickly restore shine to surfaces, specialized equipment for cleaning large windows, bulk cleaning materials, and more. As a result, the school or university does not need to worry about constant supply management — the company handles everything. Naturally, the cleaning results are also better and more professional, which is essential for any educational institution that wants to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment.

No compromises: professional, precise and always available

Professional Cleaning Services for Schools and Universities

One of the key challenges faced by the management of any educational institution is finding reliable and professional cleaning companies that can be fully trusted. In large learning environments, where students, faculty members and numerous visitors are present throughout the day, it is essential to choose a cleaning provider that can deliver fast, consistent and efficient service.

In most institutions, it is recommended to have one cleaner or several cleaners on site at all times, depending on the size of the facility, to maintain cleanliness during school hours and prepare the space for the next day after students leave. This routine requires selecting a company with enough trained cleaning staff and the capacity to provide continuous cleaning services to schools and higher education facilities, even in large campuses that require extensive maintenance.

It is also important to choose a trustworthy cleaning company with employees who can be relied upon as they work among students, both during school hours and before opening and after closing times. In addition, it is recommended to select a company that can provide all necessary services — such as large window cleaning or floor polishing — so that there is no need to bring in external technicians throughout the year.