Industrial Cleaning covers a wide scope of commercial cleaning, for fulfilment centres, warehouses and factories to distribution centres and food manufacturing facilities. Brightr provide an expert level of industrial cleaning utilising the correct cleaning machinery, most effective chemicals and highly trained operators.
Our standard processes include monthly photo audits, reviewing cleaners’ standards and objective setting, and time attendance software. Regularly providing high quality Industrial Cleaning for businesses in Northampton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Leicestershire, Kettering and Wellingborough and all surrounding areas.
With 25+ years of experience in the cleaning industry, we know the key areas that are important in Industrial & Logistics cleaning in Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire, for our customers and their employees.
Getting the foundation right is important, our management team ensure that the basics are in place; professional staff recruitment and training, uniform and name badge, good stock levels of cleaning materials, equipment tested and working, and a high ratio of supervision to workers.
It starts with a site survey, a detailed specification and a quotation.
Good people and good systems deliver the right culture. By carefully recruiting and training the right people with the right skills we always get the job done to a high standard.
Our client retention rate is 91% – we achieve this by training and managing our team. And as Living Wage Advocates we retain good people who work within professional systems that deliver excellence. See the Brightr difference for yourself!
Principles we follow with all cleaning staff:
Toilet Areas & Changing Rooms
Storage Areas, Stock Rooms & Locker Areas
Reception Areas
Meeting Room Cleaning
Waiting Rooms
Kitchen & Break Areas
Communal Office Space Cleaning
Office Workspaces
Carpets and hard floors are prone to accumulating dirt, dust, and stains over time. Regular cleaning is important for maintaining a healthy indoor environment and prolonging the life of your flooring. Our carpet and hard floor cleaning services utilise advanced equipment and cleaning solutions to remove deep-seated dirt and restore the appearance of your floors.
Window cleaning is essential for maintaining a clean and professional image for your property. Regular cleaning can improve the appearance of your building, increase natural light, and even enhance energy efficiency. Whether you require window cleaning for a distribution centre, commercial offices, or industrial premises, we offer a comprehensive service tailored to your needs.
Brightr Ltd offers a comprehensive consumables management service. We handle the supply and replenishment of essential washroom items such as toilet rolls, hand towels, and hand soap. Our service includes regular stock checks and documented deliveries, ensuring that your washrooms are always well-stocked. By outsourcing this task, you can focus on other areas of your business while we take care of your consumables needs.
Our washroom services go beyond cleaning. We offer a complete washroom management solution, including regular cleaning, disinfection, and the supply of consumables. To further enhance hygiene and convenience, we also manage feminine hygiene services. By handling these tasks, we aim to create a pleasant and hygienic washroom environment while relieving you of the associated responsibilities.
We will get back to you with a full proposal within 24 hours, using our state-of-the-art costing software.
Cleaning companies prefer as much flexibility as possible. We ensure the cleaners are trained to lock up and set the alarm. Alternatively, we can clean whilst your employees are on the premises.
We cover Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Warwickshire.
It varies depending on the size of the company and the hours we are allocated. We will give you a cleaning specification as well as the number of hours required.
Generally, the ideal shift for a part-time cleaner is 3 hours.
Our contracts are for 2 years.
Yes, and we expect them to do a formal review once a month. Although many of our customers prefer more regular but informal catch ups.
We are an ISO 9001 certified company.
The company is constantly reviewing the most effective cleaning solutions, which exceed European Environmental, and Health & Safety requirements.
Electrical equipment is regularly maintained and inspected in line with the “Electricity at Work” regulations.
All our employees are trained on the safe use of cleaning materials and equipment. COSHH Data sheets and electrical equipment records are available through the document library on our website.
We have specialist processes for medical cleans in line with NHS cleanliness guidelines.
A detailed cleaning proposal, compliance documentation and a detailed specification. Two references from existing customers in a similar market.
We are a real living wage company. The real living wage is £12 compared to £11.44 for the national living wage.
We interview the staff and take two references as a minimum. We ensure we have their proof of identification and right to work in the UK documentation. In certain sectors like schools, we do necessary DBS checks. And of course, we provide staff training.
Yes, we can do. We have years of experience and have a coding system in place.
Keys are secured in safes in our offices.
Yes, we do monthly formal picture audits. These are available online through the customer portal.
Yes, our starting point is 10 hours per week cleaning.
Commercial Cleaning rates are the pricing structures put into place by Cleaning Companies. They can vary from company to company, and are dependent on many factors, including your geographical location, the frequency of cleans and the hours spent on each clean. Also the difficulty of recruitment in any given area which may mean having to pay a higher rate.
For a typical office environment in Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire; the price would be between £17 and £23 per hour. This would include materials, labour and equipment. See our blog on the average cost for Office Cleaning for more information.
Keeping your office or business premises clean is just as important as keeping a clean home. There is a duty of care to each employee that working conditions are clean and comfortable. Hiring a commercial cleaning contractor leaves you free to take care of business!
Most commercial cleaning services will be able to clean a variety of different premises. Even if your employees keep their work spaces clean and tidy, it may be necessary to schedule a regular clean, or at the very least an occasional deep clean, as dirt can build up over time. Most contractors will be happy to work outside of office hours, even on the weekends. Deep clean rates will be nearer to £30 per hour mark, depending on the type of work.
It’s imperative to keep speciality facilities clean. For instance, hospitals, GP surgeries, dental surgeries and care homes all have to comply with CQC standards. This type of cleaning can be outside of the scope of a private individual, so hiring a contract cleaner with specialist knowledge is key.
Regular cleaning will help keep your business pristine. When you hire a contract cleaner, they’ll provide you with a schedule of cleaning that works best for you and your business, which of course is dependent on the type of business you run.
You can find out more about our costing model, service and what we offer here.
You should expect your cleaning contractor to provide cleaning materials and equipment. You should expect them to be using colour coded mops, microfibre cloths and buckets. Consumable supplies include paper, soap and bin bags which are charged as an extra and which can be ordered through Brightr.
Cleaning contractors such as Brightr provide all the products and equipment necessary for each and every job, even the specialist ones. As there are regulations and standards to adhere to, particularly in the case of CQC, we’re well equipped to deal with every stage of the cleaning process. Each of our cleaning staff are vetted, and undergo a rigorous training programme, so know exactly what products or chemicals to use for each job.
Your business might be on smaller premises where storage of janitorial products and equipment could be problematic. Hiring a contract cleaner who provides all of this makes life easier, and eliminates the hassle of re ordering supplies, or maintaining expensive cleaning equipment.
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There are many reasons why it’s important to keep your office clean, aside from first impressions! Many companies try to cut costs by doing their own cleaning, and with the job falling to one or multiple people, standards can often slip when they’re too busy with their desk job to think about tidying and cleaning.
As a business, you want to impress all who visit your premises, so ‘unclean’ can often portray an ‘unwelcome’ kind of vibe. Don’t be caught in the trap before your guests even set foot over the threshold! If you want customers and clients through your door, then you have to ‘invite’ them in to clean and well-maintained offices. They’ll be sure to return if you create a good first impression.
As there is a duty of care to employees, health and safety plays a major part. And part of health and safety is to make sure that workers are comfortable and safe in their working environment. Studies carried out have found that desks and workstations are often dirtier than the toilets, containing up to 400 times the bacteria than is found on the average toilet seat!
Phones and keyboards are the biggest culprit for the spread of germs and viruses. Home to over 25,000 microbes per square inch, phones need regular cleaning, particularly when you compare them to toilet seats which house only 49 microbes per square inch. Startling statistics!
Cold viruses can survive for up to 72 hours on hard surfaces and these bacteria levels will only multiply throughout the day if left un-sanitised.
The best way forward to ensure a more sterile environment is to undertake regular cleaning. Hiring a professional contractor will take that hassle away from you. Contractors like Brightr will supply all products and equipment needed for a thorough and professional job, making your office space not only clean to the eye, but hygienic and sanitary too.
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A commercial deep clean is an intensive cleaning process aimed at thoroughly sanitising and refreshing business or commercial premises. The key elements include:
These elements ensure a healthy, safe, and welcoming environment for employees and visitors.
Chris is clearly the father of Brightr, having had extensive experience all round and had a taste of cleaning, he felt that Brightr was what he needed to establish to fulfil his need for success. A bit of a visionary Chris is always looking for new ways of working and doing things to ensure we continue to grow and deliver what our customers need from us.
I’m the Managing Director. I worked for large corporates and a consultancy for 10 years after university. So I would say my strengths lie in a combination of big company processes whilst being realistic about what you can (or need to) achieve as an SME. I Think we hit a good mix. My day is a mix of strategic planning, problem-solving, and making sure everything runs smoothly. I remind myself and everybody else that we are a cleaning and facilities company and that’s what is important to our customers. It’s easy to forget that with all the noise around business these days.
The managers in the office who are my friends. And a lot of the customers who I could say the same thing about- but I guess you would have to ask them.
Our reputation
Responsive, honest, happy
Smooth out and automate the back-end processes as much as you can. Then focus on service delivery. And try very hard to employ the best people. Most important.
Well- so much. Increasing the scope of facilities service offering: it constantly expands, I was looking at drone window cleaning the other day. Also, the facilities market is consolidating and that creates a great opportunity for a family run SME.
It’s all about the music for me really! I was lucky with timing in that there were some great bands about in the 80’s and 90’s, many of which I saw live. These days you’re as likely to find me at the CBSO or the Proms but I’m always on the lookout for a new guitar band. We submit our annual top 5 on the family whatsapp group every Christmas and I try to stay relevant!
Timetravel…I’d like to meet some historical characters. There are so many, but Shakespeare would be interesting to me. What on earth was he like?
Time with my family. Reading and listening to music. I’ve played a lot of sport but it’s all creaking a bit now, so I love walking with my dog, Scout. He’s a lot fitter than me.
Cornwall. It’s always a good idea
I was a warehouse porter in the school/uni holidays at a distribution centre in Hinkley. Pre automation, it was a good workout, put it that way
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Shanika has been at Brightr for quite a long time and wears many hats within the business, but is hoping to settle into an Account Management role going forward. She has gained lots of experience in her time here and can turn her hand to anything, she is a real asset and we love her almost as much as she loves cats!
I’m the Account Manager, responsible for everything client related, from onboarding new clients and managing ongoing relationships to overseeing communication between clients and our operations team. I also plan and strategies with the operations team on client meetings, audits, cleaner communication, site supplies, and recruitment. My day is a mix of strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and making sure every process runs smoothly.
The variety, no two days are ever the same. I love how my role combines account management with real operational impact, and how we’re always improving systems to deliver better service.
I initially joined Brightr as a Marketing Executive and helped improve our Google visibility and brand recognition across Northamptonshire. Through that journey, I also secured my Skilled Worker Visa with Brightr in 2019 and I’ve been part of the team ever since.
Supportive, hardworking, evolving.
Stay curious and organised, you’ll wear many hats, but that’s what makes it rewarding. Learn the operations side early; it’s key to understanding how to communicate and manage effectively and always respond to client as fast as you can!
Seeing Brightr grow into new sectors while embedding sustainability and quality as our core strengths. We’re becoming a company that truly leads by example. What makes us different is that we genuinely care about our clients’ needs and respond quickly to any matters that arise.
I’m Sri Lankan, but I grew up in India before moving to the UK to complete my MBA and I started working here as a Part Time Marking Executive in 2016. This also means that I can speak three languages, which I am very proud of.
Teleportation, so I could visit every client site without the travel time and instantly teleport back to the office.
I love travelling and exploring different cultures and food apart from that I love spending time with my cat Lucky, pottery, journaling, meditation, and morning walks.
Iceland, it’s been on my list for a while now to see the Northern Lights.
A retail assistant at a small shop in Northampton in 2015 while studying, it taught me the importance of good communication and great customer service early and helped me build my confidence.
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Michele is one of the company directors along with Chris, and has been here from the start, she also wears many hat’s, and is very busy. However, her ambition and hunger for the business growth never wains and we think that comes from her sporting background…very competitive!!
HR, payroll, accounts. Dealing with cleaners takes up a lot of time.
Its mine
Project managing the merger of two banks when I worked in the city.
Friendly, supportive, direct.
Ask an expert when needed.
Growing to a size whereby we have economies of scale to put in more resources and robust systems.
I was Essex Trampolining champion and was part of the England program.
To bend peoples minds to my will.
Coach Netball and walk my dogs.
Vietnam
Shanghai Commercial Bank
Happy face, sporty emoji and an animal.
This is the first of our meet the team profiles, and Chris is our new Sales and Marketing person and has been around Brightr for a long time as sales person to us. Then after years of being a trusted advisor, we felt Chris would be the right man to come and help us move Brightr forward commercially, and we look forward to him having a long and successful impact here with us. Now for the questions…
It’s a very new role for me, but I’m in charge of Sales and Marketing Brightr, so my day will either be full of current customers and prospects and then finding more of them!
The business has a great family feel, and lots of potential, so I’m hoping I can bed in nicely and get the results we all want!
I love winning business against the odds, and have done that lots of times in my career but I’m proud of every one of those times! For Example, one Tuesday night not long ago, a prospect said she was going with a competitor due to price, I was polite and modest with the rejection, and just said any issues let me know and I’ll see how close I can get. She signed on the Wednesday morning.
Efficient, Hard-Working & Close-Knit…but I may think of better words once I’m here a bit longer!
From a sales PoV, work hard, being politely persistent and showing you can be trusted is golden, saying “No” to someone who want’s to buy because you’re not the right fit, is perfectly fine, and it will do you both a favour in the long run. In Marketing terms, always be learning and always be trying!
I think the business is in such a great place the future could be anything at all, and the uncertainty around what route we should take is amazing!
I know the phone number they sing, in the song “Kiss me through the phone” and will never forget it! 678-999-8212
The ability to make everyone say “Yes” to me
I love making my wife and children laugh
Australia, never been and always wanted to, seem to get the feeling I wouldn’t come back!
The first role I got paid for, was picking up the skittles at my rugby club on Friday nights for £10 and free reign of the buffet, my first actual job was in AllSports just before it closed (it wasn’t my fault!)
Hilarious, Intelligent and Short!
