Professional School Cleaning Services for Greater Vancouver Schools

Cleaning in a school building carries a different weight than cleaning an office. Children move through the same spaces all day, share supplies, and touch far more surfaces than adults do. The research backs up what school administrators already sense.

Schools with increased professional cleaning see a 14% reduction in student absences.

About 75% of school absences stem from illness, not discipline or family issues.

Influenza A virus can live on up to 50% of student desks in a given week.

Daily disinfection cuts absenteeism by 32%.

40% of teenagers avoid using dirty school bathrooms.

About 6% of school custodians suffer annual injuries related to chemical exposures.

Children breathe 50% more air relative to body weight than adults, which raises their exposure to airborne particles and cleaning chemical residue.

Microfiber cleaning technology reduces bacteria by 99%, compared to 30% with traditional cotton mops.

That last point is part of why our approach matters. The tools and products used in a school affect indoor air quality, allergy symptoms, and how many chemical exposure incidents custodial staff deal with over a year.

Classroom & Learning Space Cleaning

Desks, chairs, and tables get sanitized daily. Whiteboards, glass surfaces, and bulletin boards are wiped down, carpets and floors are cleaned with child-safe products, and high-touch surfaces receive extra attention. Cleaning is scheduled after school hours or in the early morning so classrooms are ready before the first bell.

School Bathroom & Restroom Sanitization

Bathrooms get daily disinfection, restocking of supplies, and floor sanitization. Grout and tile receive deep cleaning on a regular basis, using hospital-grade disinfectants that are still safe for children to be around shortly after application.

Gymnasium & Recreation Area Cleaning

Gym floors need daily care to protect the surface, whether it's a wood court or a synthetic one, since each requires a different cleaning approach. Equipment gets sanitized, bleachers are cleaned, and locker rooms are sanitized on a regular schedule. Post-event deep cleaning is available after assemblies, sports days, and tournaments.

Cafeteria & Food Service Areas

Cafeterias and kitchens are cleaned with food-safe disinfectants that meet health inspection standards. This includes equipment sanitization, grease trap and drain maintenance, and floor degreasing to prevent slip hazards.

Hallway, Stairwell & Common Area Cleaning

Hallways and stairwells get regular sweeping and mopping, along with disinfection of railings, light switches, door handles, water fountains, and locker areas. These are some of the highest-traffic surfaces in any school building.

Administrative Offices & Staff Areas

Front offices, staff rooms, and staff bathrooms get the same level of attention as classrooms, with desk sanitization, break room cleaning, and periodic carpet shampooing.

Not every school or care facility needs the same setup. Some need full custodial services covering daily maintenance and ongoing building upkeep. Others need a dedicated daycare cleaning plan built around nap schedules and toy and surface sanitization for younger children. Before and after school care programs have their own timing needs, since rooms often get used twice in one day by two different groups of kids. Mint Sanitary works with schools, daycares, and before and after school care programs to build a schedule and scope of service that fits how the space gets used, rather than applying one generic cleaning template to every facility.

Mint Sanitary provides school cleaning services throughout North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, and Maple Ridge. If your school is located in North Vancouver, visit our dedicated page on school cleaning in North Vancouver for details specific to that area, including neighbourhood coverage and local health compliance notes.