Communal areas should be kept tidy, clean, and comfortable for residents to use day in and day out, especially
elderly residents who use these spaces to socialise with others. At Skweeky Kleen, we provide a communal
cleaning service to multi-occupancy housing schemes.
Our team delivers professional communal area cleaning to the social housing sector, working with housing
associations, social housing providers, supported living schemes, and retirement housing, with cleaning
plans built around each property.
With high footfall from staff and residents, a reliable cleaning service is critical to the success and
reputation of your accommodation units and, most importantly, to the health and wellness of vulnerable
residents.
We'll put together a regular cleaning plan for your business, whether you're looking for weekly or daily
cleaning, to help you stay on top of your property's cleanliness. We also offer emergency support when
something can't wait.
What we can do for you
Shared entrances, stairwells, corridors and lounges are used every day by residents, visitors, carers, and
housing teams; that's why it's so important to stay on top of them.
Dirt is constantly tracked in, bacteria are spread between residents, and spills are a common occurrence,
which can pose a risk to safety, especially when working with older or sick residents.
By opting in for regular supported living cleaning, property managers can stay on top of dirt before it
becomes heavily ingrained in flooring and other surfaces and harder to remove.
In social housing and supported living settings, our cleaning teams work around older residents, people
with disabilities, and families with young children. Our operatives take a polite, helpful approach on
site and can report concerns, damage, or hazards they notice while working.
We understand we're coming into people's homes, so we do our best to stay out of the way and complete
cleaning tasks without disrupting residents.
What do our communal area cleaning services include?
As part of our social housing cleaning services, we focus on creating thorough, detailed cleaning plans
that go beyond surface cleaning.
We take into account the layout of the building, resident footfall, the areas included within your
contract, and how often they need attention, so communal areas are left spotless, and both staff and
residents are protected from bacteria.
Our cleaning tasks typically focus on:
- Entrances, foyers, and lobbies
- Corridors, landings, stairwells, and lifts
- Communal lounges and sitting rooms
- Laundry rooms and refuse areas
- Children's play areas and equipment
- Outdoor areas and recycling areas
When it comes to clearing out waste, we use recycling systems to recycle waste and remove any odours or
stains in bins. Where floors need wet cleaning, our teams use appropriate warning measures, such as
hazard warning signs, to protect occupants and reduce disruption while areas dry.
Another set of eyes on frequently used areas also helps report and fix issues such as damaged fixtures,
blown bulbs, overflowing refuse areas, or obstructions sooner. We can also do the following:
- Undertake light maintenance work for residents, such as changing lightbulbs and unblocking plugs/drains.
- Assist elderly/disabled tenants if they are struggling with shopping, wheelchairs, or seem unsteady using the stairs.
- Assist parents/guardians if they are struggling with prams, etc.
- Ensure fire hazards, such as prams and boxes, are not left in communal areas.
- Dispose of any needles in line with H&S guidance.
Properties we clean
Our communal cleaning services can be used across a range of residential settings, including:
- Housing association properties
- Social housing blocks
- Blocks of flats and apartment buildings
- Supported living schemes
- Retirement homes and sheltered accommodation
- Shared residential facilities and community spaces
For organisations managing several properties, we can create a clear cleaning specification across the
portfolio while adapting individual plans to the requirements of each site, so you can enjoy a
consistent service.
A cleaning team that works well around residents
Since residents may be leaving for work, receiving care visits, collecting post, using lifts, or spending
time in shared lounges while cleaning is taking place, our staff will stay focused on their job while
treating occupants with respect and kindness.
We recruit, train, vet, and DBS-check our cleaning staff directly, giving housing providers added
reassurance when cleaners work around residents and in communal spaces.
Where appropriate, our teams can also provide practical help with small day-to-day issues, such as
helping a resident with a heavy rubbish bag or reporting a maintenance problem to the site or premises
manager.
We work 24/7, so there will be workers on hand to help with busier seasons, such as around Christmas and
summer holidays, and we can adjust your cleaning schedule as and when needed in case circumstances
change.
Why choose Skweeky Kleen for communal cleaning?
Whether you're looking for a regular retirement housing cleaning plan or some extra helping hands to keep
shared housing clean and sanitary, we've got you covered.
Professional cleaners employed by us
Our cleaners are directly employed, not supplied through an agency. Before working on client sites, they
receive training in our cleaning procedures, equipment, and products, and we DBS-check all employees.
Training continues throughout their employment so teams remain familiar with the methods needed for
different areas and surfaces.
Environmentally conscious cleaning
We take a considered approach to the products and methods used across our cleaning contracts.
Our teams use Jangro Enviro Concentrates, which are bleach-free professional cleaning products, alongside
microfibre cloths and colour-coded cleaning equipment. Using concentrated products also helps reduce
unnecessary packaging and product waste.
Where possible, our cleaners are encouraged to use water responsibly while still meeting the required
standard.
UK-wide support for housing providers
Skweeky Kleen works with organisations across the UK, so we can support both individual residential
schemes and housing providers across the country.
Our regional offices are based in London,
Cardiff, Birmingham,
Newcastle, Bristol,
Manchester, and
Cambridge, giving you access to local cleaning teams while
still working with one cleaning company across a wider portfolio.
Additional add-on services
You can combine regular communal cleaning with other services, depending on the property's needs.
This may include carpet cleaning, floor treatments,
internal and external window cleaning, jet washing, graffiti
removal, emergency cleans, and grounds maintenance.
We can discuss these services alongside your regular cleaning schedule and put together a plan that
works for you.
How often should communal areas be cleaned?
The right cleaning schedule depends on the size of the property, how many residents use the shared
spaces, and how much footfall each area receives.
Busy entrances, lifts, stairwells, and bin areas may need daily attention, while quieter communal
spaces, such as lounges, may only need deep cleaning a few times a week.
Can you clean communal areas while residents are at home?
Yes! Most communal cleaning takes place while residents are in the building, so our cleaners are
used to working carefully around people coming and going throughout the day.
Where wet floors or cleaning equipment could affect access, appropriate warning signs are used,
and tasks can be completed in sections to keep disruption to a minimum.
Do you provide emergency communal cleaning?
Yes, we can respond to unexpected cleaning issues that need attention outside the normal schedule.
This could include spillages, overturned bins, graffiti or other incidents affecting shared areas.
Skweeky Kleen operates 24/7, so we can arrange support outside standard working hours when required.
What are the benefits of using professional communal cleaners?
A professional cleaning team helps housing providers keep shared spaces consistently clean without
relying on housing or support staff to do cleaning alongside their usual responsibilities.
Trained cleaners also have access to high-quality products, professional equipment, and cleaning
methods for different surfaces and areas around the property.