Overview
Perfect Clean has a proven track record in delivering specialised cleaning services across Scotland’s premier universities, including notable institutions such as the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Napier University, and the University of Glasgow. Our comprehensive services range from deep cleaning student accommodations and classrooms to maintaining high-standard laboratories. This case study focuses on our bespoke cleaning solutions for The Sir Duncan Rice Library at Aberdeen University, emphasising our adaptability to its unique requirements while briefly touching on our other contracts within the university for ad-hoc tasks and routine cleaning of outlying buildings.
Challenge
The Sir Duncan Rice Library, a central hub for student study with modern and historic collections spread over seven floors, faces unique cleaning challenges. Its 24/7 operation during exam periods, combined with open access to the public, demands meticulous and uninterrupted cleaning services. The need for preserving the library’s interior aesthetics while ensuring it remains a welcoming space for students, staff, and visitors alike, particularly under tight cleaning schedules, poses a significant challenge.
Our Approach
Our strategy encompasses a series of tailored services designed to meet the library’s specific needs:
- Routine and Intensive Cleaning: We conduct detailed cleaning sessions tailored to the library’s operational hours, including extended periods during exams. Our services cover litter collection, waste management, sanitisation of toilet facilities, and thorough cleaning of study and public areas, ensuring a clean and conducive environment for all users.
- Ad-Hoc and Specialised Cleaning: In addition to our regular duties, our team is equipped to handle emergency cleaning situations such as post-flood or leak recovery, disinfection following body fluid spills, and cleaning at height, requiring specialised equipment and expertise.
- Collaborative Work Environment: Working alongside the university’s in-house facilities team, we ensure our cleaning efforts are seamlessly integrated, providing additional resources and expertise when needed, particularly during peak academic periods.
- Tailored Cleaning Protocols: Understanding the importance of preserving the library’s integrity, we utilise specific cleaning agents and techniques suited to its diverse materials and surfaces. Our staff undergo rigorous training to handle delicate areas, especially within the Special Collections Centre, ensuring all cleaning protocols adhere to the highest standards of care and effectiveness.
Outcome
The Sir Duncan Rice Library benefits from an environment that remains clean, safe, and welcoming, thanks to our dedicated cleaning services. Our ability to adapt to the library’s dynamic schedule and unique needs has ensured that it continues to serve as a cornerstone of academic life at Aberdeen University, meeting the expectations of students, staff, and visitors alike.
Conclusion
Our engagement with The Sir Duncan Rice Library at Aberdeen University showcases our capacity to deliver customised cleaning services that accommodate the complex demands of high-profile academic institutions. Embedded within our broader portfolio of university cleaning contracts, this case study highlights our commitment to excellence and our role in enhancing educational environments across Scotland. Through diligent planning, specialised care, and a collaborative approach, we ensure that our university partners, like Aberdeen, provide inviting and well-maintained spaces for learning and discovery.
