The Optus Glean promise: predictability
Three pillars. Three commitments. No exceptions.
Predictable cost. One fixed monthly fee, set against a defined scope and an annual indexed review. No variable hours. No surprise invoices. No padded callout charges. Budgeted once, paid by Direct Debit, reviewed once a year.
Predictable presence. The site is cleaned every day it is meant to be cleaned. A named primary cleaner is rostered to your contract, supported by a named relief who is already vetted, inducted, and trained on the same colour-coded system and IPC standard. The schedule does not depend on whether one person is available on one day.
Predictable freedom. A single point of accountability. One contract. One named manager. One number to call. Cleaning is no longer a problem the site has to manage — it is a service that runs.
Why cleaning in Ireland is structurally hard to get right
Most cleaning provision in Ireland — including in healthcare-adjacent settings — is delivered by a workforce that is structurally part-time and casual. A significant proportion of operatives across the sector also work as healthcare assistants in nursing homes, residential care, and acute hospitals. Cleaning shifts are typically taken when healthcare shifts are not available, and released when they are. This pattern is consistent with CSO labour data on accommodation, food, and administrative-support employment, and it is the underlying reason that buyers across Ireland encounter inconsistency from agencies they have contracted in good faith.
The pattern is reinforced by two background pressures specific to Ireland. Housing affordability limits the catchment for any role paying at or near the minimum wage. The Contract Cleaning Employment Regulation Order rate of €14.80 per hour for 2026, set under the Labour Court's sectoral employment framework, sits close enough to flexible care-sector pay that operatives drift toward whichever shift pays slightly more on the day. Both pressures pull cleaning staff away from contracted shifts and toward casual healthcare work.
The result, from the buyer's perspective, is the experience most practice managers, facilities leads, and procurement officers in Ireland describe: a clean that is half-completed when the contracted cleaner is available, missed entirely when they are not, and accompanied by recurring conversations with the agency about cover that may or may not arrive.
This is the structural problem Optus Glean is built to solve. Our operatives are fully PAYE-employed with guaranteed weekly hours, paid leave, and pension contributions under Irish auto-enrolment. They are paid above the ERO floor deliberately — because the structural reliability of the service depends on the cleaner choosing to remain in the role rather than rotating through casual healthcare shifts. A named primary cleaner is assigned to your site, supported by a named relief, both Garda-vetted and trained to Optus Glean's documented HIQA-aligned IPC standard.
One Cleaning Company for Everything Your Business Needs
Finding the right cleaning company in Ireland used to mean choosing between large multinationals who treat you as a number and small local operators who lack the resources to deliver consistently. Optus Glean is built for the middle ground: professional enough to handle complex multi-site contracts, but Irish-owned and hands-on enough to know your name and your building.
We provide over 20 cleaning and facilities services across all 26 counties in the Republic of Ireland. From daily office cleaning to specialist healthcare decontamination, from commercial laundry to washroom management — one company, one contract, one invoice. The more you bundle, the more you save.
Our Complete Range of Cleaning Services
Every service below has its own dedicated page with detailed information, pricing, and FAQs. Click through to learn more about any service.
Division 1: Contract Cleaning
Ongoing cleaning contracts for commercial, residential, and institutional buildings. Our contract cleaning division covers the regular, scheduled cleaning that keeps your premises presentable and hygienic every day.
- Office Cleaning — Daily, weekly, or periodic cleaning of offices from small suites to multi-floor corporate headquarters. From €400/month.
- Retail & Commercial Cleaning — Shops, showrooms, and shopping centres. Cleaning during or outside trading hours with minimal disruption to customers.
- Hotel & Hospitality Cleaning — Guest rooms, public areas, restaurants, and back-of-house. Per-room pricing from €12 per room turnaround.
- Apartment Block Cleaning — Communal areas, stairwells, lifts, lobbies, bin stores, and car parks for management companies and residents' associations.
- Student Accommodation Cleaning — PBSA cleaning, summer turnaround programmes, and term-time communal area cleaning.
Division 2: Specialist Cleaning
One-off and periodic cleaning services requiring specialist skills, equipment, or compliance knowledge.
- Healthcare & Clinical Cleaning — HIQA-aligned cleaning for GP surgeries, dental practices, clinics, and nursing homes. IPC trained staff.
- Post-Construction Cleaning — Three-phase builders cleans: rough clean, builders clean, and sparkle clean. From €250 per property.
- End-of-Tenancy Cleaning — Move-out cleaning with deposit-back guarantee. From €120 for a studio. Re-clean within 48 hours if needed.
- Vacant Property Cleaning — Pre-let, pre-sale, and void property cleaning for landlords, letting agents, and property managers.
- Industrial & Warehouse Cleaning — Factories, warehouses, food processing, pharmaceutical. Industrial ride-on machines, confined space capability.
- Airport & Transport Hub Cleaning — Terminals, depots, stations. 24/7 operations with airside security clearance capability.
- Carpet, Floor & Upholstery Cleaning — Hot water extraction, encapsulation, hard floor stripping and sealing. From €3.00/m².
- Window Cleaning — Water-fed pole, rope access, MEWP. Commercial window cleaning at height. From €2 per window.
- Pressure Washing & External Cleaning — Car parks, forecourts, building exteriors, graffiti removal. From €1.50/m².
- Deep Cleaning — Intensive one-off cleaning for residential and commercial. From €150 residential, €500 commercial.
Division 3: Laundry & Linen
Commercial textile processing for hospitality, healthcare, and business clients.
- Commercial Laundry & Linen Services — Collection, wash, fold, return. Linen hire available. Hotels, restaurants, healthcare, salons. From €2.50/kg.
Division 4: Facilities Support
Managed services that complement cleaning and complete your facilities management needs.
- Washroom Services & Consumables — Sanitary bins, soap, paper, air fresheners, hand dryers. Managed service from €50/month.
Pricing Overview: What Cleaning Costs in Ireland in 2026
Transparent pricing is central to how Optus Glean operates. Below is a summary of indicative pricing across our service range. Every project is quoted individually after understanding your specific requirements.
| Service | Price Range | Pricing Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Office cleaning | €13 – €25/hr | Per hour or monthly contract |
| Monthly contract cleaning | €400 – €800+ | Per month (small to medium office) |
| Hotel room turnaround | €12 – €25/room | Per room per clean |
| Deep clean (residential) | €150 – €500 | Per property |
| End of tenancy clean | €120 – €400 | Per property |
| Post-construction clean | €250 – €600+ | Per property |
| Student accommodation | €150 – €300/unit | Per unit turnaround |
| Carpet cleaning | €3.00 – €5.00/m² | Per square metre |
| Window cleaning | €2 – €8/window | Per window (height dependent) |
| Pressure washing | €1.50 – €4.00/m² | Per square metre |
| Commercial laundry | €2.50 – €4.00/kg | Per kilogram |
| Washroom services | €50 – €300/month | Per month (by number of washrooms) |
Bundle savings: Clients who combine multiple services under a single Optus Glean contract receive significant discounts. Adding laundry to a cleaning contract saves 15–25%. Adding washroom services saves 20–40% compared to standalone providers. The more services you bundle, the better the rates.
Why Choose Optus Glean?
Irish-Owned and Operated
Optus Glean is an Irish-owned company headquartered in Glaslough, Co. Monaghan. We are not a franchise, not a multinational subsidiary, and not a one-person operation trading under a company name. We employ directly, train in-house, and manage every contract through our own operational teams. Your money stays in the Irish economy.
Multi-Service Capability
Most cleaning companies in Ireland specialise in one or two services. We provide the full spectrum. This matters because building maintenance requires multiple services — and managing them through separate providers creates complexity, cost, and finger-pointing. One company handling everything means one point of accountability and genuine operational integration.
Above National Minimum Wage
We pay our cleaning operatives above the national minimum wage. This is not corporate virtue signalling — it is operational strategy. Higher pay attracts better staff, reduces turnover, and delivers more consistent cleaning. The cleaning industry in Ireland suffers from 40–60% annual staff turnover. Our turnover rate is significantly lower because our people are paid properly, trained properly, and treated properly.
Comprehensive Insurance
We carry €6.5 million public liability insurance and €13 million employer's liability insurance. These are among the highest coverage levels in the Irish cleaning industry. Many smaller operators carry only €1–2M public liability, which may be inadequate for commercial contracts.
Garda Vetted Teams
Every Optus Glean employee is Garda vetted through the National Vetting Bureau. This is mandatory for our healthcare and education clients, but we apply it across all services. Our clients can trust that every person who enters their building has been vetted.
Sectors We Serve
Our clients span every major sector of the Irish economy. Each sector page explains how our services are tailored to specific industry requirements.
- Corporate & Office — Banks, law firms, tech companies, co-working spaces, and government offices
- Healthcare — GP surgeries, dental practices, clinics, nursing homes, and pharmacies
- Hospitality — Hotels, B&Bs, restaurants, pubs, and event venues
- Education — Primary schools, secondary schools, universities, and creches
- Construction — Building contractors, developers, and property companies
Service Area: All 26 Counties
Optus Glean provides cleaning services across the entire Republic of Ireland. Our headquarters in Co. Monaghan gives us excellent access to the northern half of the country, while our operational teams cover every region from Cork to Donegal, Galway to Wexford.
We currently serve clients in: Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Kildare, Meath, Louth, Monaghan, Cavan, Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, Roscommon, Leitrim, Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois, Tipperary, Clare, Kerry, and Carlow.
For multi-site businesses operating across Ireland, we provide a single national contract with consistent standards, pricing, and management across all locations.
How to Get Started
- Contact us — Call +353 (47) 37428 or use the quote form on this page. Tell us what you need and where.
- Site survey — We visit your premises (free of charge) to understand the scope, frequency, and any specialist requirements.
- Written specification — We produce a detailed cleaning specification that sets out exactly what is cleaned, how often, to what standard, and at what price. No ambiguity.
- Fixed-price quote — You receive a clear, all-inclusive price. No hidden charges, no surprises.
- Mobilisation — Once agreed, we typically mobilise within 7 to 14 days. We handle all staff recruitment, training, equipment procurement, and setup.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cleaning Services in Ireland
How much do cleaning services cost in Ireland?
Contract commercial cleaning costs as a fixed monthly fee per site in 2026. Monthly contracts for small offices start at €400–€800. End-of-tenancy cleaning is €120–€400. Deep cleaning is €150–€500 for residential, €500–€5,000+ for commercial. Specialist services like healthcare and industrial cleaning are priced per square metre or per project.
What cleaning services are available in Ireland?
Optus Glean provides 20+ services: office cleaning, retail cleaning, hotel cleaning, apartment block cleaning, student accommodation cleaning, healthcare cleaning, post-construction cleaning, end-of-tenancy cleaning, vacant property cleaning, industrial cleaning, airport cleaning, carpet and floor cleaning, window cleaning, pressure washing, deep cleaning, commercial laundry, and washroom services. All available across all 26 counties.
How do I choose a cleaning company in Ireland?
Check insurance coverage (minimum €6.5M PL recommended), Garda vetting, industry certifications, client references, transparent pricing, and contract flexibility. Always request a site survey and written specification before signing. Avoid companies that require 36-month contracts upfront or do not provide their own equipment.
Do cleaning companies provide their own supplies?
Yes. Professional cleaning companies provide all equipment, products, and supplies. This includes vacuum cleaners, mops, chemicals, floor machines, and specialist equipment. If a company asks you to provide supplies, this is a red flag. Optus Glean supplies everything as standard.
What is contract cleaning?
Contract cleaning is an ongoing agreement for regular cleaning services with defined scope, frequency, standards, and pricing. Contracts typically run 12 to 36 months with fixed monthly fees. The advantage over ad-hoc cleaning is consistency, accountability, and cost predictability. Optus Glean offers flexible 12-month contracts.
How often should a business be professionally cleaned?
Most offices need daily cleaning (5 days/week). High-traffic environments may need multiple daily cleans. Low-occupancy offices can manage with 3 cleans per week. In addition, businesses should schedule weekly deep tasks, monthly specialist tasks, and quarterly deep cleans. The right frequency depends on foot traffic and your industry.
Are cleaning companies in Ireland insured?
Reputable ones are, but coverage varies widely. Some carry only €1M public liability. Optus Glean carries €6.5M public liability and €13M employer's liability — among the highest in the Irish cleaning industry. Always ask for a copy of the insurance certificate before engaging any cleaning company.
What areas in Ireland do you cover?
All 26 counties. Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, and every county from Donegal to Kerry. Headquarters in Glaslough, Co. Monaghan, with operational teams nationwide. We provide single national contracts for multi-site businesses.
Can I bundle multiple cleaning services together?
Yes, and it is the best way to save. Adding laundry to a cleaning contract saves 15–25%. Adding washroom services provides 20–40% more value than standalone providers. The more services you bundle under a single Optus Glean contract, the better the rates across every service.
What is the difference between commercial and domestic cleaning?
Commercial cleaning serves business premises with professional equipment, trained and Garda vetted staff, documented quality systems, and significant insurance (€6.5M+ PL). Domestic cleaning serves private homes with less formal arrangements. Optus Glean is a commercial cleaning company that also offers residential deep cleaning and end-of-tenancy services.
How Optus Glean handles staff shortages
Every Optus Glean contract is staffed on a redundancy model rather than a single-person model. A named primary cleaner is assigned to the site at contract start. A named relief is assigned alongside them. Both are PAYE-employed by Optus Glean, both are Garda-vetted, both are inducted on the site's specific layout, access protocols, and colour-coded equipment system, and both are trained to the same documented HIQA-aligned IPC standard. Substitution is built into the contract from the first day, not arranged on the day cover is needed.
Sick day cover. When the primary cleaner is unable to work, the named relief is deployed. The site site contact is notified by 06:30 on the morning of the absence by SMS or email, with the name of the relief who is attending. The relief follows the same task list, uses the same equipment, and finishes within the same window. The standard of clean is unchanged because the relief was prepared for this scenario before the absence happened.
Annual leave cover. Annual leave is rostered weeks in advance and the relief is scheduled to cover the full leave period. The site is informed at the start of the leave period — not on the morning leave begins. This is the same model used in clinical rota management: known absences are pre-staffed, not improvised.
Long-term cover. If the primary cleaner is absent for more than two weeks (extended illness, parental leave, bereavement leave), cover is drawn from the wider trained bench rather than relying on the single named relief. The site is kept informed of the cover plan, the named individuals involved, and the expected duration. Continuity of standard is maintained because every operative on the bench is trained to the same documented standard.
Permanent reassignment. If the primary cleaner moves to a new permanent role within Optus Glean — promotion, relocation, retirement — the relief is promoted to primary on a planned timetable, a new relief is trained on the site, and both are introduced to the site before the handover takes effect. There is no day on which the site discovers, after the fact, that their cleaner has changed.
Substitution is Optus Glean's operational problem, not the site's risk to absorb. The buyer pays a fixed monthly fee for a defined scope to be delivered, every day it is meant to be delivered. The mechanism by which we deliver it — primary, relief, bench, retraining — is our cost to manage and our risk to carry.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-06
