CQD cleaner completing a quality checklist while a colleague cleans a glass office partition

Choosing a commercial cleaning company should reduce risk, not add to it.

You need reliable daily cleaning, consistent staff, clear pricing and a service that fits the way your premises operates. You should not have to deal with missed cleans, changing teams, hidden charges, complicated employment liabilities or a contract that is difficult to leave.

CQD Cleaning Services provides subscription-only commercial cleaning for offices, business parks, medical and dental practices, warehouses, industrial premises and other commercial buildings across South East England.

No inherited staff liabilities under the CQD operating model. No long-term contracts. Fixed monthly pricing. No hidden fees.

Start with the employment question: what does TUPE mean?

TUPE stands for the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations.

In simple terms, TUPE can protect employees when a service changes hands. If you replace one cleaning contractor with another and the same cleaning work continues, the cleaners mainly assigned to that contract may transfer to the new provider. Their employment terms, pay, hours and continuous service may also transfer.

That can make changing a cleaning company feel more complicated than it should be.

You may need to obtain staff information from the outgoing contractor, review employment terms, understand existing liabilities and support the required information and consultation process. The incoming provider may then inherit employment responsibilities connected with the transferring team.

The official GOV.UK TUPE guidance explains the general position. However, whether TUPE applies depends on the facts of the service change. If you are changing an existing cleaning contractor, obtain appropriate employment advice before making assumptions.

How CQD removes the usual complication

CQD operates with its own professionally managed cleaning teams. We do not build the service around inheriting your incumbent cleaners or asking you to manage transferred staff.

Instead, CQD assigns the same dedicated two-person team to your premises. The team is:

  • DBS checked.
  • Reference verified.
  • Uniformed.
  • Professionally managed.
  • Supported by cover teams when absence occurs.
  • Accountable to CQD supervisors and your agreed cleaning specification.

This gives you a clean operational start without the uncertainty of taking on an existing contractor’s staffing arrangements. It also gives your premises a known team, clear ownership and consistent standards from the beginning.

No long-term contract means less business risk

A cleaning contract should give you confidence, not trap you.

CQD provides monthly cleaning subscriptions with no long-term contract. You can cancel your subscription at any time. Pricing is fixed monthly, with no hidden fees and no automatic price escalators built into the service model.

That matters when your premises, staffing levels or budget changes.

You know what you are paying. You know what is included. You are not locked into a multi-year arrangement simply because you need dependable daily cleaning today.

Every CQD subscription begins with a free, no-obligation site survey and a tailored cleaning plan. The final specification is based on your building, surfaces, operating hours, washrooms, shared spaces and cleaning requirements.

Two CQD cleaners working together in a commercial office

What should you demand from a commercial cleaning company?

Whether you are looking for an office cleaning company, daily office cleaning for a business park or commercial cleaning in Slough, the same checks apply.

A credible provider should be able to explain exactly how it controls quality, staffing, safety and communication.

1. Consistent staff

Ask whether the same cleaners will return to your premises. Frequent staff changes create security concerns, repeated training and inconsistent results.

CQD assigns the same dedicated two-person team to each premises. They learn your building, access arrangements, sensitive areas and expected standard.

2. Absence cover

Ask what happens when a cleaner is ill or unavailable.

“Someone will attend” is not enough. You need an organised cover system that protects the cleaning schedule.

CQD has cover teams available when regular cleaners are absent. Cleaning does not depend on one individual turning up every day.

3. Proper vetting and management

Your cleaners may have access to offices, records, equipment and restricted areas. Ask for evidence of:

  • DBS checks where appropriate.
  • Reference verification.
  • Professional uniforms.
  • Right-to-work and employment checks.
  • Professional supervision.
  • Clear escalation procedures.

4. Recognised standards and accreditation

A professional commercial cleaning company should be able to show how its systems are managed.

CQD holds or works to:

  • ISO 9001 quality management.
  • ISO 14001 environmental management.
  • ISO 45001 health and safety management.
  • CHAS accreditation.
  • BICSc membership and professional cleaning standards.
  • COSHH-compliant procedures and products.
  • Full insurance cover.

Eco-friendly cleaning products are used wherever suitable, with chemicals controlled through documented COSHH procedures.

5. Availability that fits your premises

Cleaning should work around your organisation, not the other way around.

CQD is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, including mornings, evenings, weekends and overnight cleaning. This is useful for occupied offices, medical premises, warehouses and industrial sites where daytime access is limited.

CQD compared with other cleaning options

Requirement CQD Cleaning Services Typical cleaning agency Managing cleaning in-house
Staff consistency Same dedicated two-person team Team may change regularly Depends on recruitment and retention
TUPE exposure CQD does not build the service around inheriting incumbent staff; obtain advice when changing an existing contractor May involve transferring staff and liabilities You employ and manage the cleaning team directly
Contract length Monthly subscription; cancel any time Often fixed-term or notice-heavy No supplier contract, but employment obligations remain
Pricing Fixed monthly packages; no hidden fees or auto-escalators May include extras and variable charges Payroll, recruitment, supplies, absence and management costs
Absence cover Cover teams available Depends on agency capacity You arrange replacement staff
Vetting DBS checked and reference verified Varies between providers Your responsibility
Accreditations ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, CHAS and BICSc Varies considerably Usually not applicable unless separately managed
Management Dedicated account management and supervisor checks Often managed through a central agency desk Managed by your own staff

The right choice depends on your premises and internal resources. However, if you want dependable commercial office cleaning without taking on day-to-day staffing administration, a specialist subscription model is easier to control.

Red flags that should make you walk away

Ask direct questions before accepting a quote. Be cautious if the provider:

  • Cannot name who will manage your account.
  • Will not explain how absence cover works.
  • Uses different cleaners every week.
  • Provides a vague scope with no written specification.
  • Adds “extras” for ordinary cleaning tasks.
  • Offers an unusually low price without explaining the staffing model.
  • Cannot show insurance, accreditation or health and safety documentation.
  • Wants a long-term commitment before completing a site survey.
  • Cannot confirm how cleaners are vetted.
  • Promises availability but has no clear out-of-hours process.
  • Avoids questions about TUPE when replacing an existing contractor.

A professional provider should make the decision clearer. You should receive a tailored plan, a fixed quote and a realistic start date.

A simple buying process

CQD keeps the process straightforward:

  1. Make an enquiry. Tell us about your premises, location, opening hours and current cleaning concerns.
  2. Complete a free site survey. We review the building and understand how your organisation operates.
  3. Receive a tailored plan and fixed quote. The specification sets out the required cleaning, frequency and package level.
  4. Mobilise within days. Daily cleaning typically starts within 5–7 working days once the plan is agreed.
  5. Review the service. Your dedicated team, supervisor checks and account management keep standards visible.

We respond within 2 hours. There is no pushy sales process and no obligation to proceed.

CQD colour-coded cleaning protocol for washrooms, general areas, kitchens and clinical spaces

Choose the subscription that matches your premises

All CQD packages are monthly subscriptions, exclude VAT and include an initial deep clean when the subscription starts.

Bronze : £880 per month, ex VAT

Best for businesses that need a dependable daily cleaning routine covering the essentials.

Includes:

  • 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, ex VAT

Best for busy workplaces that need stronger control of floors, kitchens and high-touch areas.

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, ex VAT

Best for premises that require the fullest ongoing cleaning and washroom support.

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 package recommendation follows the site survey. You do not need to choose the highest level if it is not right for your building.

Two smiling CQD cleaners in uniform with professional cleaning supplies

Get a commercial cleaning quote without the commitment

The best cleaning company is not necessarily the cheapest quote. It is the provider that gives you consistent staff, clear accountability, reliable cover, transparent pricing and a service you can actually rely on.

CQD has more than 14 years of experience and has served over 500 businesses since 2012. We provide professional commercial cleaning only. No domestic work. No ad hoc uncertainty. No long-term contracts.

Request your free, no-obligation site survey today.

Response within 2 hours. Fixed monthly pricing. Daily cleaning typically starting within 5–7 working days.