Top 10 Benefits of Commercial Cleaning Services for Workplaces

A clean workplace is more than just looking good on the surface, it helps your staff stay healthy, builds client trust and keeps everyone safe. Many Australian businesses choose between doing the cleaning themselves or hiring a professional commercial cleaner. In this guide, we outline everything you need to know about commercial cleaning, from common pitfalls to proven benefits:

In This Article

• What is commercial cleaning service?
• Why commercial cleaning services matter?
• The cost of poor commercial cleaning?
• Common challenges businesses face?
• Ten benefits of professional commercial cleaning
• How Eximm can help keep your business areas clean

What Are Commercial Cleaning Services?

Commercial cleaning services keep business spaces clean and sanitised, including offices, shops, showrooms, warehouses, and shared facilities. Tasks may include:

• Detailed dusting and vacuuming of all surfaces, including hard-to-reach areas, to maintain a thorough clean.
• Professional bathroom and kitchen cleaning with commercial-grade products that ensure hygiene beyond everyday cleaning.
• Advanced sanitisation of high-touch points like handles, switches, and shared equipment to reduce health risks in the workplace.
• Expert window and floor cleaning using specialised equipment for streak-free finishes and long-lasting protection.
• Deep carpet and floor treatments that go beyond surface cleaning to remove embedded dirt, allergens, and extend flooring life.

Services are tailored to your space, industry, and foot traffic, ensuring hygiene is maintained to Safe Work Australia standards.

Why Commercial Cleaning Services Matter?

Cleanliness affects every part of a business. It improves safety, builds confidence in your company by setting a standard of professionalism, and shows respect for both staff and customers.

A clean workplace:

• Helps to prevent sickness from spreading.
• Maintains workplace safety by reducing hazards linked to improper cleaning.
• Impresses clients with clean, tidy areas.
• Meets hygiene standards in key industries.
• Shows staff their health matters, boosting morale.

The Cost of Poor Commercial Cleaning

If you cut back on professional cleaning, problems can build up fast. This often leads to extra costs, safety risks, and a poor impression on others. Here’s what can happen when cleaning standards slip:

• Untidy areas can leave a bad impression on clients and visitors.
• Poor cleaning leads to faster wear and costly repairs.
• Employees waste time cleaning instead of doing their main work.
• Staff lose focus or take more sick days due to messy or unhealthy spaces.
• Spills and damage can cause injuries or disrupt work.

Common Cleaning Challenges

Drawing on trusted national and state guidelines, businesses across Southeast QLD and Northern NSW typically face several cleaning related challenges before partnering with professional services including the following:

1. Inconsistent schedules that leave high use areas neglected

• Guidance: Safe Work Australia recommends that workplaces and facilities should be cleaned regularly, taking into account the type of work performed, the likelihood of contamination, the number of workers using them…including during shiftwork, and the type of facility, such as eating areas, toilets, hand basins and showers.
• Implication: Without professional cleaning services, businesses may struggle to maintain consistent schedules and proper hygiene standards in high use areas, increasing the risk of contamination and hygiene lapses, especially in spaces with heavy foot traffic.

2. Lack of industry specific knowledge

• Guidance: Safe Work Australia advises that choosing incorrect products or methods can leave residue, spread contamination, or damage finishes. Businesses should reference manufacturer recommendations and safety data for cleaning agents, something professional cleaners are trained to do.
• Implication: Without professional training, cleaning efforts may be well intentioned but still ineffective or damaging, leading to hygiene issues and unnecessary repair costs.

3. Internal resource strain when staff are asked to double as cleaners

• Guidance: Safe Work Australia and WorkSafe Queensland standards specify that cleaners must be trained, equipped, and supervised. While all staff should assist in spot cleaning and spill management, routine cleaning should be assigned to qualified personnel. Internalising this work can also place administrative strain on business leaders, who must manage rosters, training, and quality checks, reducing focus on core business goals.

4. Poor response to spills, hazards, or hygiene events outside business hours

• Guidance: WorkSafe Queensland states that cleaning programs must provide a rapid response to spills, with clear spot cleaning procedures and accountability. Safe systems of work require floors and other surfaces to be maintained so work can be carried out safely, with spills cleaned up immediately to prevent contamination and slip hazards.

5. Difficulty tracking and verifying cleaning quality over time

• Guidance: Safe Work Australia advises that cleaning methods must be documented, regularly updated, and subject to supervision. Workplace managers are expected to monitor the condition of the work environment, including facilities, to ensure the health and safety of workers. Without systems to track and audit cleaning, standards often decline, especially across multiple sites or shifts.

Key Benefits of Professional Commercial Cleaning

1. Improve Staff Productivity: Clean, organised spaces help people focus. Starting the day in a tidy office feels clear, calm, and organised, not stressful.
2. Reduce Sick Days: Routine, professional cleaning of shared areas and high touch surfaces helps stop germs from spreading. This means fewer sick days and a more dependable team.
3. Create a Safer Workplace: Professional cleaners are mindful of and fix hazards like spills, debris, or damaged floors before they cause accidents. This helps keep the workplace safe.
4. Boost Employee Morale: Staff feel respected when their workspace is tidy and well maintained. A clutter free kitchen and regularly emptied bins create a more pleasant environment, making time spent in the workplace more comfortable and less distracting.
5. Enhance Indoor Air Quality: Dust, mould spores and allergens build up over time. Using the right equipment and techniques improves air quality, which can reduce fatigue, headaches and complaints related to breathing discomfort.
6. Make a Better First Impression: Clients, suppliers and new staff quickly notice their surroundings. A clean entry, shiny floors and fresh smells show your business is professional and dependable.
7. Extend the Life of Your Assets: Built up dirt damages furniture, floors, and fixtures. Regular cleaning keeps them in good condition, prevents stains and reduces the need for early replacements.
8. Balance Long Term Costs: While professional cleaning is an ongoing expense, it can offset itself by reducing the need for urgent repairs, lowering staff sick days, and removing the cost of purchasing and maintaining cleaning equipment.
9. Get Tailored Cleaning Plans:  Every workplace has its own routine. Cleaning schedules can be adjusted to suit the space, with options like weekly deep cleans or after hours service. This keeps costs focused and avoids day to day operations.
10. Free Up Internal Resources: When professionals manage cleaning externally, internal teams stay focused on what they’ve been hired to do. It also removes the stress of managing quality, since professional teams follow set standards and regular checks.

Prioritising commercial cleaning helps create a workplace built on clarity, consistency, and trust.

From safer floors and better air quality to improved staff wellbeing and client impressions, the benefits are seen in daily operations and long-term outcomes. Investing in professional cleaning makes it easier to maintain standards, avoid surprises and support ongoing improvements. Reviewing your cleaning approach is a simple, effective step toward a healthier, more efficient workplace.

How Can We Help?

Eximm takes care of professional cleaning for commercial businesses, enabling your staff to stay focused and productive. Our trained team uses the right products and equipment and follow consistent plans to keep your space clean and safe without interrupting daily operations. 

From small offices to busy retail stores, we work around your hours and needs. A good cleaning plan can boost staff morale, reduce safety risks, and improve how clients see your business. 

With a clear plan and regular service, cleaning becomes one less thing to worry about. 

Let us review your workspace and recommend a smarter, long-term cleaning solution that suits your office, schedule, and standards. 

Call 1300 225 539 or book your free on site audit today. 

References:

1. Safe Work Australia – Model Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities, Nov 2024
2. Safe Work Australia – Cleaning Guidance for Non-Healthcare Settings, Sept 2020
3. WorkSafe Queensland – Workplace Cleaning and Disinfection Guidelines