Choosing a Professional Venue Cleaning Company?

Cleanliness is one of the biggest predictors of a successful event. While visitors won’t necessarily praise an event for being clean, they will notice if it’s dirty.

This is because clean spaces have become a bare minimum standard in running an event. Whether it’s a concert hall, stadium, or conference centre, maintaining a spotless venue will determine your guest satisfaction, safety, and reputation.

That’s why choosing the right venue cleaning company is so important. Professional cleaners do more than remove rubbish; they keep every surface sanitised, safe, and ready for the next event. And this all starts with hiring the right cleaning team.

So here are five essential tips to help you select the best cleaning partner for your venue.

1. Experience with Large-Scale Venues

Not all cleaners are equipped to handle the large crowds of stadiums, arenas, or large entertainment venues. Cleaning after a concert or sports match takes careful planning, efficiency and a knowledge of venue logistics.

Look for a venue cleaning company with a proven track record working in high-traffic environments, and who can handle crowd management as well as waste sorting. For example, Clean Vibes venue cleaning experience includes managing the cleaning and waste sorting for Raging Waters Sydney during peak periods. Our teams strategically assigned teams to high-traffic areas and critical facilities like toilets and changing rooms.

2. Certifications and Safety Standards

Safety should always be a priority for your cleaning team, especially when managing large crowds. A reliable cleaning provider should meet all workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements and train staff in safe handling of equipment and chemicals. Always verify that your chosen company is fully insured and compliant with Safe Work Australia guidelines.

At Clean Vibes, our cleaners are extensively trained in event cleaning and management. We adhere to stringent ISO 45001 (Health and Safety), ISO 9001 (Quality Management), and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) standards, ensuring our services meet customer and regulatory requirements. By leveraging these certifications, our processes and services are of the highest quality, giving our clients peace of mind.

3. Flexibility and Availability

Most venue cleaning often happens outside standard business hours (i.e. late at night, early in the morning, during an event). You’ll want a cleaning team that can adapt to your schedule without disrupting operations.

Choose a company that offers 24/7 availability and can accommodate your event timings. Most traditional cleaners are only available during business hours, which can be inconvenient for events like night festivals, concerts, or after-work gatherings.

4. Environmental Practices

Sustainability is becoming one of the biggest benchmarks for venues and event organisers. Most clients and attendees expect events to have environmentally conscious practices, such as recycling or using eco-friendly cleaning products.

Having a sustainable cleaning partner will improve your brand reputation among stakeholders and your wider community. For example, Clean Vibes partners with City Return & Earn to incorporate recycling practices into our venues. We help organisers sort their waste, recycle all eligible containers, and provide a 10-cent refund for every eligible container to the organisers.

This initiative makes events more sustainable and financially rewarding.

5. Read Reviews and Request a Custom Quote

Before committing, read reviews, testimonials, and case studies to gauge your cleaning company’s reliability and service quality. Positive feedback from other venues or event organisers is a strong indicator of their performance in your venue. If you’re managing a large-scale event, search for reviews that are similar in size to your event to get a feel of the company’s capabilities.

When requesting a quote, you should check if it’s detailed and transparent. The best cleaning companies clearly outline inclusions, pricing, and the scope of work, so there are no hidden surprises for you when the job is done.

Clean Vibes provides customised, obligation-free quotes so you’ll know exactly what’s included.

"Clean Vibes has been incredible this season! They've been highly responsive and helped us achieve excellent NPS scores on park cleanliness. Their consistent onsite team worked hard and was a pleasure to work with." Jill S. from Raging Waters

Your Venue Deserves the Best

Choosing the right venue cleaning company is more than hiring cleaners. A professional, experienced cleaning company will understand the unique flow and responsibility of each event. Additionally, they also incorporate sustainable practices that can increase your brand or business reputation with attendees.

At Clean Vibes, we work together with organisers to keep their venues clean and organised. Our partnership with City Return & Earn also allows organisers to benefit from recycling their containers and receiving a refund. We handle everything from bin supply and pickup to container processing, so organisers can recycle easily.

Contact us to learn more about our services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a good venue cleaning company?

A good venue cleaning company is experienced, values safety, and is reliable. They also understand the different challenges of large-scale spaces and can organise their cleaning services to deliver consistent, high-quality results. Clean Vibes goes beyond standard cleaning and specialises in tailored, sustainable cleaning for every event size and type, from concerts to conferences.

How often should venues be professionally cleaned?

Venues should be professionally cleaned after every event to maintain hygiene and safety. We also recommend that high-traffic areas be cleaned frequently during the event, such as toilets and seating areas. Our team can assess your event and create a cleaning schedule before, during, and after the event. 

Does Clean Vibes offer eco-friendly cleaning?

Yes! We partner with City Return & Earn for venues in Victoria and New South Wales to help organisers with their sustainability initiatives. With our service, they benefit from a 10c refund for every eligible container, including plastic and glass bottles, aluminium cans, and cardboard juice boxes. We also provide organisers with a waste management audit report after every event clean-up.

Can Clean Vibes handle large event cleaning?

Absolutely! Clean Vibes specialises in venue cleaning for events of all sizes, including stadiums, festivals, and large corporate gatherings. We’ve cleaned hundreds of events across Australia, and our experienced teams are equipped to manage large crowds, tight turnarounds, and complex waste management for large events and festivals. 

How do I get a quote for venue cleaning?

You can contact Clean Vibes directly for a free, no-obligation quote. We’ll discuss your venue’s size, schedule, and requirements to create a tailored cleaning plan. All our quotes are transparent, with clear pricing and service inclusions, so there are no hidden fees or unexpected add-ons.