Melbourne · Schools & Childcare

Safe & Thorough School Cleaning Services Melbourne

100% WWCC-Cleared & Police-Checked Teams · 30+ Years Cleaning Schools and Childcare Centres · Non-Toxic, Low-VOC Products

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Professional cleaner sanitising a school classroom — WWCC-cleared teams · Agreed scope · Built around your bell times

About this service

School cleaning built around your campus

A school gets dirty differently from an office. It's not just desks and bins — it's classrooms full of kids who touch everything, bathrooms that get used all day, a canteen that needs to meet food safety standards, and playgrounds that track mud and germs back through every hallway. On top of that, whoever cleans your school is on site around children, which means trust matters as much as the clean itself.

We provide school cleaning across Melbourne for primary schools, secondary colleges, childcare centres, TAFEs and universities. Every cleaner on our team is Working With Children Check (WWCC) cleared and police-checked before they set foot on your campus, and we work to a schedule built around your bell times, not the other way around.

WWCC ClearedEvery cleaner on site

After-hoursBuilt around bell times

Site visitBefore we quote

Service scope

What's Included in School Cleaning?

Every school has a different layout, different facilities and different hours, so we agree the scope with you before the first clean. Below is what a standard school cleaning service typically covers.

Classrooms and Learning Spaces

Classrooms take a beating during the day — chairs get pushed around, desks pick up marker and glue residue, and floors collect whatever came in on 25 pairs of shoes. We clean around books, equipment and displays rather than disturbing them, so teachers walk in to a tidy room, not a rearranged one.

Desks, chairs and shared surfaces wiped down
Whiteboards and marker residue cleaned
Floors swept, vacuumed or mopped
Bins emptied and liners replaced
High-touch points cleaned (door handles, light switches, shared equipment)

Bathrooms and Amenities

Bathrooms in a school get used constantly, by a lot of kids, all day. They're disinfected properly on every visit, not just wiped over, and we check consumables so a class doesn't turn up to an empty soap dispenser or no toilet paper.

Toilets, urinals and basins cleaned and disinfected
Mirrors and fixtures cleaned
Floors mopped
Disinfection of high-touch surfaces (taps, handles, locks)
Consumable restocking (soap, paper towel, toilet paper)

Canteen and Food Preparation Areas

Anywhere food is prepared or eaten needs a different standard of clean to a classroom. Benchtops, sinks and appliance exteriors are cleaned to food safety standards, and tables are wiped down and ready before the next group comes through.

Benchtops, sinks and splashbacks
Appliance exteriors (fridges, microwaves, urns)
Tables and chairs
Food-safe sanitising of prep surfaces
Bin areas kept clean and odour-free

Halls, Gyms and Assembly Areas

Multi-use spaces need to be reset quickly between whatever they're used for — assembly one day, sport the next, a parent evening after that. Floors are cleaned to suit their use, and equipment storage areas aren't left an afterthought.

Hard floor cleaning and mopping
Sports floor care where required
Seating and staging wiped down
Equipment storage areas tidied

Staff Rooms and Administration Offices

Staff areas get the same standard of care as the rest of the school, so teachers and admin staff aren't left cleaning up after themselves at the end of a long day.

Staff kitchen and break areas
Desks and shared office equipment
Reception and sign-in areas
Meeting rooms

Corridors, Stairwells and Entry Points

These are the areas that carry the most foot traffic in the building, and the first thing a visitor or parent notices walking in.

Carpet vacuuming
Hard-floor sweeping and mopping
Entry mats and walkway maintenance
Spot cleaning of spills and marks

Play Areas and Outdoor Equipment (Childcare and Primary)

For childcare centres and primary schools, outdoor and indoor play equipment needs regular attention, using products that are safe for children who touch, climb on and sometimes put things in their mouths.

Climbing equipment and play structures wiped down
Indoor toys and learning materials cleaned
Sandpit covers and outdoor furniture maintained
Non-toxic, child-safe products used throughout

Timing & frequency

Cleaning Schedules Built Around School Hours

Schools don't run like offices, and cleaning shouldn't be scheduled like an office either. We build a schedule around your bell times, your term dates and your holiday periods, so cleaning never gets in the way of a lesson.

Schedule 01

Daily After-Hours Cleaning

For schools with high daily traffic, cleaning is done after the last bell so classrooms, bathrooms and common areas are ready before the first student arrives the next morning.

Schedule 02

Before-School Cleaning

Some schools prefer an early-morning service, giving classrooms and shared spaces a final check before students and staff arrive.

Schedule 03

Weekend Cleaning

A deeper clean done while the school is empty, useful for schools that don't want cleaners on site during the week at all, or that want a more thorough service without disrupting weekday routines.

Schedule 04

Term Holiday Deep Cleaning

Booked over school holidays, this covers the detailed work that doesn't fit into a term-time schedule — carpet steam cleaning, floor stripping and sealing, internal window cleaning, high dusting, vent cleaning and a full reset of classrooms and amenities before the new term starts.

Planning guide

How Often Should a School Be Cleaned?

There's no single answer, and it depends on how your school actually operates:

School size

Larger campuses need more time and often more than one cleaner per visit.

Student numbers

More students means faster wear on floors, bathrooms and shared surfaces.

Facility type

Childcare centres and primary schools generally need more frequent bathroom and play area cleaning than a university lecture building.

Canteen and food areas

These usually need daily attention regardless of what the rest of the site needs.

Term dates and holidays

Your cleaning calendar should follow the school calendar, not a generic weekly cycle.

Access and security

Swipe access, alarm codes and after-hours entry all shape what's possible.

Most schools run a daily or after-hours clean through the term, with deep cleaning scheduled for the holidays. We'll recommend a schedule after seeing your site.

School cleaning frequency planning guide for educational facilities — Site visit first **Then we recommend a schedule**

Child safety

Child Safety Comes First

Anyone cleaning a school is on site around children, sometimes while students are still in the building, and that's not something we take lightly.

WWCC-cleared and police-checked teams

Every cleaner assigned to your school holds a current Working With Children Check and has been through a police check before they're rostered onto an education site. We can provide documentation for your records.

The same team, every visit

Wherever possible, the same cleaners service your school each time. They get to know your layout, your routines and your specific requirements, rather than a different face turning up each week.

Non-toxic, low-VOC products

We use eco-friendly, low-VOC cleaning products that are effective against germs without leaving harsh chemical residue on surfaces students touch, sit on or, in the case of younger children, sometimes put in their mouths.

Documented protocols

Our cleaners follow a written scope for your site, so the same standard is applied every visit and there's a clear record of what's been done if your school needs it for its own compliance or reporting.

Why it matters

The Benefits of Professional School Cleaning

Fewer sick days

Shared desks, door handles, taps and bathroom fixtures are exactly how colds and flu move through a school. Regular disinfection of high-touch points cuts down on that spread, for students and staff.

Teachers spend less time cleaning up

Without a proper cleaning service, it's often teachers and support staff picking up the slack at the end of the day. A reliable schedule takes that off their plate.

A better impression for parents and visitors

Open days, parent-teacher evenings and everyday drop-offs all shape how a school is perceived. A clean reception, tidy classrooms and fresh bathrooms do a lot of quiet work for your reputation.

Longer life from your facilities

Carpets, floors, furniture and fittings wear out faster when dirt and grime are left to build up. Routine cleaning protects the investment your school has already made.

Support for compliance and reporting

Documented cleaning schedules and consistent hygiene standards help schools and childcare centres meet their own health, safety and regulatory obligations.

How we work

Our School Cleaning Process

1
Discuss Your Requirements

We start with a conversation about your school, your term dates, bell times, access arrangements and anything specific to your site — including any compliance or reporting needs.
2
Site Walkthrough

We walk through your campus to look at classrooms, amenities, canteen and play areas, floor types and access points. This is how we get the scope and timing right, rather than guessing from a floor plan.
3
Scope and Schedule in Writing

We put the agreed tasks, frequency, and term-time and holiday scheduling in writing, so both sides are clear on exactly what's covered and when.
4
Cleaning Service

Our WWCC-cleared cleaners complete the agreed schedule using their own equipment and non-toxic products. The same team works your site wherever possible.
5
Quality Checks

We review cleaning standards against the agreed scope on a regular basis. If something's missed or your requirements change, you've got a direct point of contact to sort it out.

Why AECS

Why Choose Us for School Cleaning?

Child-safe teams

Every cleaner is WWCC-cleared and police-checked before they're rostered to your school.

Built around your bell times

Before school, after school, weekends or holidays, we work to your calendar.

Eco-friendly products

Non-toxic, low-VOC cleaning products suited to environments where children learn and play.

Consistent standards

The same documented scope applied every visit, not just in the first few weeks.

The same cleaning team

Familiarity with your site, your staff and your specific requirements.

Clear communication

One point of contact, and no runaround when something needs to change.

Room to scale

Add a campus building, change your hours, or bring forward a holiday deep clean as your school's needs change.

Common questions

School Cleaning FAQs

How much does school cleaning cost?

Pricing depends on the size of your school, how many buildings and facilities are involved, and how often you need cleaning. A short site visit gives us what we need to quote accurately rather than guessing over the phone.

Are your cleaners WWCC-cleared and police-checked?

Yes. Every cleaner assigned to a school or childcare centre holds a current Working With Children Check and has passed a police check before they're rostered onto your site. Confirm documentation process here.

Can you clean during school holidays?

Yes. Term holidays are when we usually schedule deep cleaning work like carpet steam cleaning, floor stripping and sealing, and detailed cleaning of classrooms and amenities, so the school is fully reset before the new term.

Do you use products that are safe for children?

Yes. We use non-toxic, low-VOC cleaning products throughout, including in classrooms, play areas and amenities used by young children.

Can cleaning be scheduled around our bell times?

Yes. We build the schedule around your school day — before the first bell, after the last class, weekends, or a combination, whatever causes the least disruption to staff and students.

Do you supply consumables like soap and paper towels?

Our cleaners bring their own equipment and products. Consumables such as soap, paper towel and toilet paper can be supplied by us or restocked from your own supplies, whichever you prefer.

Do we need to sign a long-term contract?

Confirm your terms here — flexible term-time agreements are a strong selling point if you offer them.

Is your team insured?

Confirm insurance cover and any relevant accreditations here — this is one of the most-searched trust questions for school and childcare cleaning, so answer it plainly.

Book Your School Cleaning Service

Tell us about your school and we'll arrange a site visit, recommend a schedule and give you a clear quote with the scope in writing.

Call us on 1300 970 950