Professional two-person cleaning team working in a bright medical practice reception

Dental practices, GP surgeries, medical centres and private clinics need a cleaning service that supports infection control, protects patient confidence and keeps the premises presentation-ready every day.

CQD provides specialist dental practice cleaning, medical centre cleaning and GP surgery cleaning across Slough, Maidenhead, Reading, High Wycombe, Windsor, Bracknell and 27 other locations across South East England.

You receive:

  • Daily commercial cleaning on a monthly subscription.
  • Structured touch-point sanitisation.
  • Washroom cleaning, restocking and consumables support.
  • A dedicated two-person team for your premises.
  • No TUPE within our operating model.
  • No long-term contract.
  • Fixed monthly pricing with no hidden fees.
  • Cleaning available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Request a free, no-obligation site survey.

Infection control starts with a clear, repeatable cleaning system

A dental practice cannot rely on an occasional general clean. Your practice needs defined responsibilities, suitable products, correct equipment and cleaning frequencies that reflect how each area is used.

The Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme guidance on cleaning the care environment highlights the importance of cleaning hard surfaces between patients, assessing the risk of different procedures and maintaining written cleaning policies.

The NHS National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2025 also emphasise risk-based cleaning specifications, clear frequencies, high-frequency touch-point cleaning and auditable standards.

CQD supports your existing infection prevention and control arrangements. We do not replace your practice manager, IPC lead or clinical responsibilities. We provide the professional commercial cleaning team, procedures and management support that help your standards remain visible and consistent.

Clear schedule. Clear zones. Clear accountability.

Two professional cleaners working in a dental practice treatment room

Daily touch-point sanitisation removes avoidable risk from busy areas

Frequently touched surfaces need deliberate attention. They should not be left to chance or included as an afterthought at the end of a general clean.

Depending on your site survey and agreed specification, daily touch-point sanitisation can cover:

  • Reception desks and counter surfaces.
  • Door handles, push plates and access points.
  • Light switches and pull cords.
  • Waiting-room chair arms and seats.
  • Card machines, shared pens and telephones.
  • Lift buttons and communal controls.
  • Kitchen and breakroom handles.
  • Washroom taps, flush buttons, dispensers and hand dryers.
  • Grab rails, locks and other frequently handled fittings.

Treatment rooms require a clear division of responsibility. Clinical contact surfaces such as dental chair controls, headrests, bracket tables and operating light handles may require cleaning and disinfection between patients, depending on the procedure and your local protocol. Those responsibilities must be agreed with your clinical team.

CQD’s role is to deliver the agreed environmental cleaning schedule consistently, using appropriate products, colour-coded equipment and COSHH-compliant procedures.

Four-zone colour coding helps control cross-contamination

A visible colour-coded system makes the cleaning method easier to understand and monitor.

  • Red zone: washrooms, toilets, basins and washroom floors.
  • Blue zone: reception areas, waiting rooms, offices, corridors and general areas.
  • Green zone: staff kitchens, breakrooms and food areas.
  • Yellow zone: clinical, treatment and isolation areas.

Equipment stays in its designated zone. Red washroom equipment does not move into a treatment room. Green kitchen equipment does not move into a clinical area.

This simple system supports safer, more repeatable cleaning and gives practice managers a straightforward way to check that the agreed method is being followed.

Inspection-ready presentation needs evidence, not just a clean-looking reception

A clean reception is important. It is not the whole standard.

A practice should be able to explain:

  • What is cleaned.
  • How often each area is cleaned.
  • Which team is responsible.
  • Which products and equipment are used.
  • How touch points are managed.
  • How issues are reported and corrected.
  • How the cleaning standard is checked.

The CQC’s dental infection prevention and control guidance supports the need for effective infection prevention and control systems, appropriate staff training, cleaning schedules and regular checks.

CQD provides a written cleaning specification after the site survey. It identifies the areas included, agreed frequencies, access arrangements, colour zones and the service level selected.

Our site standards are supported by:

  • ISO 9001 quality management.
  • ISO 14001 environmental management.
  • ISO 45001 health and safety.
  • BICSc membership.
  • CHAS accreditation.
  • DBS-checked and reference-verified cleaners.
  • Uniformed, professionally managed teams.
  • COSHH-compliant eco-friendly products.
  • Full insurance.
  • Supervisor oversight and quality checks.

CQD also uses operational scoring for higher-risk premises. Medical and dental sites are treated as Band 1 locations, with a 95% target and weekly audit activity within the CQD operating system.

Cleaner completing a quality checklist while a colleague works in the background

Washroom compliance protects hygiene, presentation and patient confidence

Patients notice washrooms immediately. Empty dispensers, unclean basins, overflowing bins or marked floors weaken confidence in the whole practice.

A dependable washroom routine covers:

  • Toilets, seats and flush mechanisms.
  • Basins, taps and splashback areas.
  • Mirrors and dispensers.
  • Door handles, locks and grab rails.
  • Floors and skirting areas.
  • Waste bins.
  • Toilet tissue, hand wash and paper towels.
  • Regular checks throughout the agreed cleaning period.

Bronze includes washroom cleaning and restocking. Gold includes full washroom consumables fulfilment, including the agreed supply and management of toilet roll, hand wash and related consumables.

That means fewer last-minute purchases and less administration for your practice team.

Choose the subscription level that matches your practice

CQD provides subscription-only commercial cleaning. We do not offer standalone ad hoc cleans.

Bronze: £880 per month, excluding VAT

View Bronze package details

Bronze provides the essential daily cleaning routine for practices that need reliable fundamentals and consistent washroom care.

Includes:

  • One-off initial deep clean at subscription commencement.
  • Daily vacuuming and mopping.
  • Bin emptying and replacement.
  • Surface and desk cleaning.
  • Washroom cleaning and restocking.

Silver: £1,280 per month, excluding VAT

View Silver package details

Silver is the practical choice for busy practices that need additional floor care, kitchen cleaning and daily touch-point sanitisation.

Includes everything in Bronze, plus:

  • Machine hard-floor cleaning.
  • Deep kitchen and breakroom cleaning.
  • Daily touch-point sanitisation.
  • Named supervisor oversight.

Gold: £1,680 per month, excluding VAT

View Gold package details

Gold provides the most comprehensive routine support for practices with heavier footfall, demanding presentation standards or more extensive washroom requirements.

Includes everything in Silver, plus:

  • Daily machine hard-floor cleaning.
  • Full washroom consumables fulfilment.
  • Regular inspection and sign-off.
  • Cover teams for staff absence.

The final specification is confirmed after your free site survey. You receive a clear recommendation rather than a generic package imposed on your premises.

In-house cleaning, an agency or a CQD subscription?

Option Common difficulty CQD subscription
In-house cleaning Recruitment, absence cover, training, supervision and stock management remain with your practice Dedicated team, cover support and account management included
Agency cleaning Frequent staff changes, inconsistent instructions and limited ownership can create gaps Same dedicated two-person team assigned to your premises
CQD subscription Clear monthly structure and agreed responsibilities Fixed price, no long-term contract and cancellation at any time

If you are comparing contract cleaners UK businesses can rely on, check more than the hourly rate. Ask who will attend, how absence is covered, who checks the work and what happens when your needs change.

The same applies to multi-site practices. If you manage several clinics, your service needs to be consistent without forcing every location into an unsuitable arrangement. CQD can assess each premises and create a practical specification for the group.

Switching cleaning providers is straightforward

1. Request your free site survey

Tell us your location, practice type, opening hours, number of treatment rooms and current cleaning concerns. We respond within 2 hours.

2. Walk through the premises with CQD

We review clinical and non-clinical areas, washrooms, access arrangements, floor types, touch points and operating times.

3. Receive a tailored cleaning plan

You receive a clear specification showing the proposed tasks, frequencies, package level and fixed monthly price.

4. Agree the monthly subscription

There is no long-term contract. No hidden fees. No TUPE requirement within CQD’s operating model. You can cancel at any time.

5. Mobilise within 5–7 working days

Your dedicated two-person team is briefed on the premises and the daily cleaning routine typically starts within 5–7 working days.

6. Review the service with ongoing support

Your account manager remains available for questions, changes and operational issues. Cover teams are available when a regular cleaner is absent.

Dental practice cleaning across Slough and the South East

CQD provides commercial cleaning in Slough, Maidenhead, Reading, High Wycombe, Windsor, Bracknell and 27 other locations across South East England.

We also provide medical, dental and GP practice cleaning for:

  • Dental practices.
  • GP surgeries.
  • Medical centres.
  • Private clinics.
  • Specialist outpatient premises.
  • Multi-site healthcare organisations.

Our wider commercial experience includes commercial office cleaning, schools, retail premises, warehouses, hospitality sites and other professional buildings. We understand that your practice may operate early in the morning, late into the evening or across weekends.

Cleaning is available 7 days a week and 24 hours a day.

Frequently asked questions

Do you clean dental practices and GP surgeries?

Yes. CQD provides environmental cleaning for dental practices, GP surgeries, medical centres and private clinics. The service supports your practice's own infection prevention and control arrangements. It does not replace your IPC lead or clinical responsibilities.

Does CQD take on staff under TUPE?

No TUPE transfer forms part of CQD's operating model. We appoint and manage our own cleaners. If you are replacing an existing provider, TUPE obligations depend on the facts of the arrangement, so appropriate employment advice is recommended before you switch.

Is there a long-term contract?

No. CQD works on a monthly subscription with no long-term contract. You can cancel at any time.

What is included in daily touch-point sanitisation?

Depending on the agreed specification, daily touch-point sanitisation can include reception desks, door handles, push plates, light switches, waiting-room chair arms, shared phones, kitchen handles, washroom taps, flush buttons, dispensers and other frequently handled fittings. It forms part of the agreed environmental cleaning schedule. It does not include instruments or clinical contact surfaces.

How much does practice cleaning cost per month?

CQD subscriptions start from £880 per month ex VAT for Bronze, £1,280 per month ex VAT for Silver and £1,680 per month ex VAT for Gold. Gold includes daily machine hard-floor cleaning and full washroom consumables fulfilment. The final specification is confirmed after your free site survey.

How quickly can cleaning start?

Once the site survey is complete and the cleaning plan is agreed, daily cleaning typically starts within 5–7 working days.

Request a fixed-price cleaning plan with no obligation

You receive:

  • Infection-control-focused environmental cleaning.
  • Daily touch-point sanitisation through Silver and Gold.
  • Washroom cleaning and restocking.
  • Gold-level consumables fulfilment.
  • A dedicated two-person team.
  • DBS checks and reference verification.
  • ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems.
  • BICSc membership and CHAS accreditation.
  • COSHH-compliant eco products.
  • Fixed monthly pricing.
  • No TUPE in the CQD operating model.
  • No long-term contract.
  • Cancellation at any time.
  • Mobilisation typically within 5–7 working days.
  • Response within 2 hours.

Request your free, no-obligation site survey, call 01494 911001 or visit the CQD Cleaning Services website.

No pushy sales. No unclear pricing. Just a practical assessment of whether CQD is the right cleaning partner for your practice.

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