Dental · Practice-grade scope
Dental clinic cleaning
Dental practices have a distinct cleaning scope from general medical: aerosol-generating procedures spread further than droplet, amalgam waste needs specific handling, and the operatory between patients is the clinician's responsibility (not the cleaner's). Our partner teams run the after-hours scope that complements your clinical workflow.
Get dental cleaning quotesDental scope of work
- ✔ Reception and waiting room — full surface and floor service
- ✔ Operatory surfaces, light arms, X-ray heads — wipe-down with dental-listed disinfectant
- ✔ Chairside cabinets, suction unit exteriors — disinfected nightly
- ✔ Spittoons and bowls — flushed and disinfected per manufacturer SOP
- ✔ Floor under each chair — degrease (aerosol residue accumulates)
- ✔ Sterilisation room — bench wipe-down (the clinician owns autoclave maintenance)
- ✔ Amalgam separator drain area — visual check, never touched by cleaner
- ✔ Toilets and staff kitchen — full daily service
How dental cleaning is priced
Dental practices typically run 20-30% above standard commercial rates per square metre — heavier per-operatory time and specialised disinfectants drive the premium. For a 4-chair dental practice (typical 180-250 sqm) on a 5-night rotation, expect NZ$1,900-3,200 per month. The clinician retains responsibility for clinical-zone cleaning between patients; the cleaner handles end-of-day reset.
Vetting and compliance
- ● Police vetting for after-hours practice access
- ● Hepatitis B vaccination evidence (aerosol-exposure protocol)
- ● Training certificate on dental-zone disinfection (TGA listed products, not generic)
- ● Provider clear on what they DON'T touch (amalgam separator, autoclave, instruments)
- ● Specific WorkSafe Dental Aerosol Exposure Assessment on file
Frequently asked questions
Who handles instrument sterilisation between patients? +
The dental nurse / clinician — never the cleaner. Cleaners reset the room surface; they do not handle the autoclave, ultrasonic, or any instrument.
What about amalgam waste? +
Amalgam separator service is a specialist contract (usually quarterly) handled by a dental-equipment supplier — not the office cleaner. The cleaner avoids that drain area entirely.
How often should the floor under operatory chairs be deep-cleaned? +
Standard nightly degrease wipe is enough. Quarterly hot-water extraction for any carpet zone (rare in modern practices) is the deeper cycle.
Do you cover orthodontic practices? +
Yes — orthodontic scope is lighter than restorative dentistry (less aerosol, no amalgam). Brief us with the practice type and the provider quotes accordingly.
Get dental cleaning quotes
Five-minute brief. Up to three vetted teams with the specific protocols for your space type compete for your contract.
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