In healthcare, cutting corners isn’t an option.
If you’re a facility manager in a hospital, clinic, or aged care home, you know that every decision (every surface, every contractor) has a ripple effect. Especially when it comes to cleaning.
Because here, cleanliness isn’t about shiny floors. It’s about infection control. It’s about patient trust. It’s about meeting tough compliance standards and avoiding critical risks that other industries never have to consider.
And yet, too many facility managers are stuck with cleaning providers who simply don’t get it.
Here’s what you’re really managing when you run a healthcare facility:
Patients with compromised immune systems
Staff working around the clock in high-pressure conditions
Sensitive equipment and sterile zones
Compliance audits from government and health agencies
Infection outbreaks that can cost lives - not just reputations
When your cleaning company doesn’t understand this world, it shows. In missed protocols. In cross-contamination. In careless oversights that put everyone at risk.
Let’s be clear: your cleaning provider isn’t just wiping down surfaces, they’re helping you protect lives and reputations. And when they don’t hold up their end of the bargain, you’re the one who answers for it.
So what should you be looking for in a cleaning partner that understands the realities of healthcare?
This isn’t your average office clean. Look for providers who:
Follow best practice infection control protocols
Use hospital-grade disinfectants and TGA-approved products
Understand zone cleaning, touchpoint disinfection, and PPE compliance
Are trained to manage outbreak responses (flu, gastro, COVID, etc.)
At Cleancorp, our healthcare cleaners undergo specialised training, regularly refreshed in line with updated guidance from health departments and infection control experts.
Any cleaning company can say they meet high standards. You want ones who can prove it.
Look for:
ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety)
ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)
Police-checked, vaccinated staff
At Cleancorp, we provide documentation upfront. And during audits, you’ll have everything you need at your fingertips.
In aged care and medical centres especially, continuity matters. Cleaners must know:
Where sterile zones begin and end
What rooms require extra precautions
How to respect patients’ privacy and dignity
That only comes with long-term, properly trained staff, not revolving door contractors. At Cleancorp, our team members are security-cleared, experienced, and committed to long-term placements.
Aged care residents may be sleeping. A GP might be midway through a consult. Hospital corridors are always in use.
Your cleaning provider needs to:
Clean quietly and discreetly
Work around shift schedules and visiting hours
Communicate clearly and respectfully with clinical staff
Understand the emotional dynamics in high-care environments
That’s why Cleancorp allocates dedicated healthcare site managers who work with FMs and clinical leads to create seamless workflows that don’t interrupt care delivery.
Choosing the wrong cleaning provider in healthcare doesn’t just mean a dusty waiting room.
It means:
Failed health audits and non-compliance notices
Increased infection risks and cross-contamination
Reputational damage with patients, families, and staff
Time-consuming re-training and service recovery work
And worst of all, it means the burden falls back on you, the facility manager, who was never supposed to be chasing cleaners in the first place.
We’ve been cleaning healthcare sites for over 30 years. From large aged care campuses to boutique medical practices, our team understands the operational, emotional, and regulatory pressures you face.
✔️ Site-specific infection control cleaning plans
✔️ Fully vetted, insured, and trained staff
✔️ Compliance-ready documentation (ISO, SWMS, audit logs)
✔️ Chemical-free cleaning options to reduce chemical load
✔️ Monthly reporting and direct access to a dedicated account manager
“Cleancorp has completely taken the stress out of managing cleaning at our facility. Their team is professional, discreet, and always audit-ready.”
— Facility Manager, Private Hospital, VIC
☐ Do they have infection control training and documented protocols?
☐ Are they certified to ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001?
☐ Do they assign consistent, vetted staff?
☐ Can they provide documentation for audits and compliance?
☐ Do they understand how to clean around vulnerable people without disruption?
If the answer to any of the above is “no”, it’s time to upgrade.
In healthcare, the right cleaning partner is a non-negotiable. You deserve a provider who understands that. Who shows up prepared, trained, and ready to reduce your risk, not add to it.
Whether you’re running a GP clinic, managing an aged care site, or overseeing a hospital, Cleancorp is ready to be your trusted cleaning partner.
👉 Get in touch to book a healthcare cleaning consultation, and finally take cleaning off your worry list.