When cleaning businesses come to us

Real situations we help UK cleaning businesses with

Most cleaning businesses don't need a full-time H&S manager. They need the right support at the right moment — when a contract is on the line, when an inspection looms, or when a new site comes with new risks.

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You're tendering for a school, NHS trust or local council contract

Commercial clients in the public sector require detailed H&S documentation as part of the tender process — a written H&S policy, COSHH assessments, method statements, and evidence of staff training. Without these, your bid won't progress.

What we provideA complete, tailored tender compliance pack — H&S policy, COSHH assessments for your chemical inventory, method statements, and a staff training evidence report from Jiffy.
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You've won a new contract and need site-specific documentation

Every client site brings different risks — different chemicals, different access requirements, different vulnerable populations. A generic H&S policy won't protect you or satisfy a diligent client. You need site-specific risk assessments and method statements.

What we provideSite-specific risk assessments and method statements for your new contract, plus a bespoke induction pathway on Jiffy so every operative is briefed before their first shift.
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You've received notice of an HSE inspection or enforcement action

An HSE inspection can happen with little warning. An improvement notice or enforcement action requires an urgent, documented response. Many small cleaning businesses have no H&S paperwork at all — and no idea where to start.

What we provideRapid H&S audit of your current position, priority documentation to satisfy HSE requirements, and a plan to bring your business into full compliance.
You're onboarding new cleaning chemicals or changing suppliers

Every hazardous substance your team uses requires a COSHH assessment — not a generic one, but one that reflects the specific product, its concentrations, how it's used, and what controls are in place. Changing products means updating assessments.

What we provideFull COSHH assessment for your chemical inventory, reviewed against current Safety Data Sheets, with control measures and staff instructions clearly documented.
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Your business is growing and your paperwork hasn't kept up

A sole trader working in a handful of homes can manage informally. A business with 20 staff, multiple contracts and different site types cannot. Growth without a compliance framework creates legal exposure that compounds with every new hire and new contract.

What we provideA full H&S management framework scaled to your business — policy, risk assessments, training records via Jiffy, and a clear process for keeping everything current as you grow.
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You want a quality management system to differentiate your business

The cleaning businesses that win the best commercial contracts are those that can demonstrate not just compliance, but a culture of quality. A documented quality management system signals professionalism and builds client confidence in a way that price alone cannot.

What we provideA quality management system tailored to your operation — covering service standards, staff conduct, complaint handling, and audit processes — available on Ultimate plans.
What's included

A full suite of H&S consulting services for the cleaning industry

Our consulting services are designed to complement the Jiffy platform — combining digital training records with the professional documentation cleaning businesses need to operate safely, win contracts, and satisfy inspectors.

All consulting engagements begin with a free 30-minute discovery call to understand your business, your current situation, and what you need. There is no obligation.

All consulting work is carried out by qualified health and safety professionals with direct experience in the cleaning and facilities management sector. We don't use generic templates — every document we produce is specific to your business, your sites, and your chemicals.

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Health & Safety Policy
A written H&S policy is a legal requirement for any business employing five or more people. We produce a bespoke policy that reflects your actual operation, not a generic document with your name inserted.
Pro & Ultimate
COSHH Assessments
A full assessment for every hazardous substance your team uses — reviewed against current Safety Data Sheets, with control measures, PPE requirements, and emergency procedures clearly documented.
Pro & Ultimate
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Risk Assessments
Site-specific and task-specific risk assessments covering the activities your cleaning teams carry out — wet floors, lone working, working at height, lone working, and client-specific hazards.
Pro & Ultimate
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Method Statements
Step-by-step safe working procedures for your cleaning activities — often required by commercial clients alongside risk assessments. Essential for school, healthcare and public sector contracts.
Pro & Ultimate
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Tender Compliance Packs
A complete documentation pack for contract tenders — H&S policy, risk assessments, COSHH assessments, method statements, and a Jiffy training evidence export — ready to submit with your bid.
Ultimate
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HSE Inspection Support
If you've received an improvement notice or are preparing for an inspection, we provide rapid documentation support and guidance on demonstrating compliance to the Health and Safety Executive.
Ultimate
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Quality Management System
A documented QMS covering service standards, staff conduct, client communication, complaint handling, and audit processes — for businesses seeking to differentiate on quality, not just price.
Ultimate
How it works

Simple, straightforward, no jargon

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Free discovery call

A 30-minute conversation to understand your business, your current H&S position, and what you need. No obligation, no sales pressure.

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Scope and proposal

We confirm exactly what we'll produce, timescales, and a fixed price — no surprises. You approve before any work begins.

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Documentation produced

We create your documents, review them with you, and make any revisions needed. You receive final versions in editable formats.

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Ongoing support

Documents are reviewed annually or when your business changes. Ultimate clients receive ongoing consulting access as part of their plan.

Policy templates

Ready-made templates for cleaning businesses

If you need a solid starting point before a full consulting engagement, our policy template library gives you professionally written, editable documents specific to the cleaning industry — available on Pro and Ultimate plans.

H&S Policy (cleaning operations)
Fully editable, legally compliant
Pro
COSHH assessment (general cleaning)
Covers common cleaning chemicals
Pro
Lone worker policy
For staff working alone in premises
Pro
Risk assessment (office cleaning)
Covers typical commercial office sites
Pro
Method statement (general cleaning)
Safe working procedure template
Pro
COSHH assessment (healthcare cleaning)
Specialist high-risk environments
Ultimate
Tender H&S pack (school contracts)
Pre-populated for education sector tenders
Ultimate
Incident and near-miss report form
RIDDOR-aligned reporting template
Ultimate
Need something bespoke?

Our template library covers the most common scenarios for cleaning businesses. If your situation is more complex — specialist healthcare contracts, multi-site operations, or TUPE transfers — our consulting team can create bespoke documentation tailored precisely to your needs.

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Included in Ultimate
Everything you need to bid for and win larger contracts
Custom training pathways, full H&S consulting, quality management system, tender pack support and ongoing access to our consulting team — all in one bespoke plan.
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Get in touch

Start with a free 30-minute conversation

Tell us about your business and what you need. There's no obligation — just a straightforward conversation with someone who understands the cleaning industry and can give you practical advice on where to start.

Free initial consultation
No charge for the first conversation. We want to understand your situation before recommending anything.
Fixed-price work
We agree a fixed price before any work starts. No hourly billing, no surprises on your invoice.
Cleaning industry specialists
All consulting work is carried out by professionals with direct experience in cleaning and facilities management — not generic H&S advisors.
Fast turnaround
Most documentation is delivered within 5–10 working days. Urgent requests — for pending inspections or imminent tenders — can be accommodated.
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