- 50+ buildings
- 17 residences
- Streatham campus
- St Luke's campus
- 200+ staff
- 24/7 365 days a year
Campus Cleaning
Facilities Management (cleaning services)
The team of circa 200 cleaning staff provide a 24/7, 365 day a year cleaning service across both campuses in support of academic building and student accommodation
The University of Exeter’s Cleaning Teams provide a range of cleaning services across both our Exeter campuses and University owned and managed accommodation in the city.
All staff are qualified and trained to BICSc (British Institute of Cleaning Science) standards and follow their guidance on cleaning.
We support staff and students in their day-to-day work and life around Campuses, as well as providing additional support for external events taking place on site.
The link below to the 2024-2025 Cleaning Support Matrix details the level of routine cleaning taking place in spaces around Campus.
In addition to the Cleaning Support Matrix please see below link to our Waste and Recycling page, where you can find more information about waste disposal and recycling.
User responsibilities
- Please contact the relevant person on the Key Contact list for any spillage or clean up required
- Support the University's waste and recycling scheme and use the correct recycle bins
What we do and don't do
The duties of our team alongside our expectations from the building staff to ensure the areas are kept to the highest standards.
| What we do | We are unable to | What you do |
|---|---|---|
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Vacuum the floor monthly (large open offices will be done fortnightly) Clean work surfaces, ledges, skirting (if clear) fortnightly or monthly Corridors - vacuum weekly Internal windows will be cleaned where necessary |
Clean computer screens, keyboards, mouse Move personal belongings Clean boards in offices or corridors |
Clear up spillages immediately Ensure surfaces are clear of belongings, if cleaning required Ensure waste disposed of in correct bins Report faults or damage to the helpdesk
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| What we do | We are unable to | What you do |
|---|---|---|
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Sweep/mop/vacuum the floor weekly Wipe work surfaces (if clear of equipment), skirtings, walls and ledges weekly Empty bins 2-3 times per week Provide blue paper roll |
Provide cleaning equipment or products Put away crockery or cutlery Empty/load the dishwasher |
Provide, clear and clean your own cutlery and crockery Clean microwave/fridge Clear up spillages immediately Provide your own cleaning materials and store correctly Ensure surfaces are clear and clean after every use Ensure food waste and packaging is disposed of in correct bins Remove glass/tin waste Report faults or damage to Help Desk |
| What we do | We are unable to | What you do |
|---|---|---|
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Vacuum/mop the floor 3 times per week Visually inspect, litter pick up and wipe tables daily if necessary Empty recycle bins daily if necessary Windows will be cleaned regularly (where necessary) Clean ledges/skirting boards weekly |
Clean computer screens, keyboards, mouse Move personal belongings Clean boards in offices or corridors |
Clear up spillages immediately Ensure surfaces clear of belongings if cleaning required Ensure waste disposed of in correct bins Report faults or damage to the helpdesk
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