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CQC Cleaning Compliance Checklist for GP & Dental Practices

Maintaining CQC-compliant cleanliness is essential for every GP and dental practice in the UK. As healthcare settings responsible for patient safety, infection prevention and regulatory excellence, your cleaning standards must align with Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations, NHS cleaning guidelines, and HTM 01-05 (for dental decontamination). At Intercounty, we help GP surgeries and dental practices

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Daytime vs. Out-of-Hours Cleaning: Pros, Cons & Cost

For every facilities manager or business owner, the timing of cleaning is more than just a matter of convenience — it impacts productivity, safety, energy consumption, and costs. Daytime cleaning allows the staff to be more vigilant of the requirements, and nighttime offers flexibility to get the job done without disturbances, it is truly a

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Winter Cleaning Plan for Workplaces: Managing Grit, Salt & Wet Floors

As winter rolls in, office owners face more than just cold weather; they battle grit, salt, and slippery wet floors. It is always advisable to make an entire office cleaning checklist for every office. For local businesses, these seasonal challenges can quickly turn into costly accidents, damaged flooring, and safety risks. At Inter County Cleaning

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Builders Clean vs Sparkle Clean: UK 2025 Guide, Checklist & Costs

A builders clean is a specialist post-construction clean that removes debris, dust, paint/plaster spots and residues across every room, preparing the property for snagging or final “sparkle” handover. A builder’s clean is the essential first-phase deep clean following completion of construction or renovation works. Unlike domestic cleaning, this specialist service tackles construction residues, fine dust,

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What’s Included in Professional Office Cleaning?

When you outsource your cleaning requirements especially for your workplace, the simplest question that arises is ”what is included in office cleaning?” Office cleaning typically includes dusting and disinfecting desks and high-touch points, vacuuming carpets, mopping hard floors, emptying bins, and hygienic kitchen and washroom cleans, on daily, weekly, and periodic schedules. Professional office cleaning

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Office Cleaning Checklist: Daily, Weekly & Monthly Tasks for a Germ‑Free Workplace

A spotless office isn’t just aesthetic, it cuts sick days, boosts morale and keeps you compliant with UK workplace hygiene standards. Below you’ll find a practical office cleaning checklist split into daily, weekly and monthly routines, plus pro tips from Inter County’s commercial cleaning team serving Northampton, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Corby and Kettering. Some interesting

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