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School Cleaning Services — A Healthy Environment for Every Student, Every Day
A clean school is not just a matter of appearance — it is a public health condition. According to the Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services (MSSS), educational environments are among the settings with the highest rates of cross-contamination. A rigorous cleaning protocol directly reduces student and staff absenteeism.
Why schools require a specialized approach
A Classroom with 28 Students Generates More Contamination Points than an Office of 20 Employees
School-age children touch an average of 300 different surfaces per hour — desk, chair, locker, railing, door, faucet — and tend to wash their hands less often than adults. This reality makes educational environments one of the highest-risk settings for transmission of respiratory and gastrointestinal infections.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the INSPQ both identify regular surface cleaning as the most effective prevention measure in high-density environments — reducing transmission of certain pathogens on surfaces by up to 80%.
The Montreal Cleaners provides professional school cleaning to elementary schools, high schools and private institutions in Quebec, Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, and Ottawa since 2010. Our teams work after school hours with products safe for children, compliant with MSSS requirements.
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300
Surfaces touched/hour
by a student on average
–80%
Pathogen reduction
on surfaces (INSPQ)
MSSS
Infection prevention
protocols respected
15+
Years of service
in educational settings
Complete coverage — zone by zone
What Our School Cleaning Service Covers
Each zone of a school generates different risks. Our adapted protocols reduce the infectious load in the most critical areas — while maintaining a pleasant environment for students and staff.
📚 Classrooms
- Desks and chairs disinfected
- Teacher’s desk cleaned
- Boards and wall surfaces wiped
- Floors vacuumed and mopped
- Handles and light switches
- Waste bins emptied
🚿 Washrooms & Locker Rooms
- Toilets disinfected inside/out
- Sinks, faucets and mirrors
- Floors scrubbed and disinfected
- Dispensers restocked
- Doors and handles disinfected
🍎 Cafeteria
- Tables and chairs disinfected
- Food counter surfaces cleaned
- Floors deep-scrubbed
- Kitchen and service counters
- Waste and recycling managed
- Gym floors scrubbed
- Sports equipment disinfected
- Change rooms full clean
- Showers and washrooms
- Benches and storage areas
🏫 Hallways & Common Areas
- Corridors vacuumed and mopped
- Locker exteriors wiped
- Railings and stairs disinfected
- Main entrance cleaned
- Doors and transit zones
📖 Library & Labs
- Work surfaces disinfected
- Computer equipment (exterior)
- Shelving dusted
- Floors vacuumed and mopped
- Handling zones disinfected
school pricing
School Cleaning Cost in Montreal — Guide
| School Type | Size | Estimated Price | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small school (up to 8 classrooms) | Up to 800 m² | $300–$600/evening | Daily (school days) |
| Mid-size school (8–20 classrooms) | 800–2,000 m² | $600–$1,400/evening | Daily |
| Large high school (20+ classrooms) | 2,000 m²+ | Custom contract | Daily |
| Private / international school | Variable | Custom quote | Daily + Saturdays |
Academic-year contracts: We offer contracts aligned with the school calendar (September to June) with advantageous pricing. Back-to-school and end-of-year deep cleans available as an option.
What our school clients say
School Directors Who Trust Our Service
“Our Laval elementary school reduced absenteeism by 15% since implementing a rigorous disinfection protocol with The Montreal Cleaners. The link is direct. Parents and staff notice the difference.”
Elementary School Principal, Laval ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Our private Montreal high school serves demanding families. The Montreal Cleaners’ impeccable maintenance directly contributes to our institutional image. Hallways and classrooms are spotless every morning.”
Vice-Principal, Private High School, Montreal ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“During flu season, our cafeteria and hallways stay clean thanks to The Montreal Cleaners’ daily pass. The team is discreet, efficient and knows our school inside out after 3 years of service.”
Operations Manager, Elementary School, Longueuil ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
📍 School cleaning across Greater Montreal
Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, North Shore, South Shore, Quebec, Lévis, Blainville, Brossard, Boucherville, Gatineau, Ottawa, Outaouais, Châteauguay, Griffintown, Bonaventure, Plateau Mont-Royal, Vieux-Montréal, Terrebonne, Saint-Eustache, Boisbriand, Île-des-Sœurs, Repentigny, Rivière des Prairies, Pointe-aux-Trembles, Westmount, Saint Sauveur, Sainte-Thérèse, Candiac, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Hampstead, Verdun, Outremont, Granby, Montérégie, Sherbrooke, Estrie, LeGardeur, Lachenaie, Deux-Montagnes, Sainte-Rose, Laval sur le Lac, Auteuil, Chomedey, Duvernay, Fabreville, Ste-Dorothée, St-François, Vimont, Pont-Viau, Saguenay, Mauricie, Trois-Rivières, Lanaudière, Baie-d’Urfé, Beaconsfield, Côte-Saint-Luc, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Dorval, L’Île-Perrot, Montréal-Est, Montréal-Ouest, Mont-Royal, Pointe-Claire, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Gracefield, Maniwaki, Thurso, Alma and the surrounding regions
Frequently asked questions
FAQ — School Cleaning Services
How often should classrooms be professionally cleaned in Quebec?
According to MSSS recommendations for educational settings, classrooms should be cleaned and disinfected daily, particularly high-contact surfaces (desks, chairs, handles, switches). Washrooms should be disinfected multiple times daily based on traffic. We adapt our protocol to your school’s specific situation.
Can cleaning be done without disrupting students and staff?
Yes, our teams intervene exclusively after school hours (after 4–5pm) or early in the morning before students arrive. We are familiar with the constraints of school environments and adapt our schedules to extracurricular activities and staff meetings.
Does professional cleaning actually reduce school absenteeism?
Yes — several public health studies, notably those cited by the INSPQ, demonstrate that regular disinfection of surfaces in educational settings significantly reduces the transmission of respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, the two main causes of absenteeism among students and teaching staff.
Do you offer contracts aligned with the academic calendar?
Yes. Our school contracts are structured according to the academic calendar (September to June) with adjusted pricing. We include back-to-school and end-of-year deep cleans as options, and adapt frequency to quiet periods (breaks, exams) and intensive periods.
A Healthy School Environment — Every Morning at Opening
Free on-site assessment. Academic-year contract. Child-safe products. MSSS compliance guaranteed. 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
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