Our Cleaning Process
When you think about commercial cleaning services, bins may not be the first thing that comes to mind—but they absolutely should be. Over the years, working as a professional bin cleaner, I’ve come to realize just how serious a threat untreated waste containers can be. One swab test from an average commercial bin can reveal millions of bacteria. That’s not just unpleasant—it’s a health hazard.
At Super Clean Bins, we specialise in commercial bin cleaning—and for us, it’s far more than just a job. It’s about upholding hygiene, protecting public health, and maintaining professional standards across the board. We proudly service a wide range of businesses and institutions throughout Western Australia, including hospitals, aged care facilities, supermarkets, restaurants, schools, and strata properties. While we carry out regular cleaning jobs across Perth, one of the most common questions we’re asked is, “How exactly do you clean our bins so well?” Well! Let’s take a look at how we approach bin cleaning, not with a quick rinse or a casual spray, but with a professional, step-by-step process designed to eliminate bacteria, remove odours, and restore hygiene.
Step 1: Arrival On-Site — Fully Equipped and Ready
On the date and time of arrival, our team arrives at your site with all equipment onboard. That includes our own supply of water (so we’re not tapping into your resources), commercial-grade cleaning agents, and high-pressure systems. Everything we need to get the job done efficiently and effectively is right there in our vehicle. This self-sufficient setup means we don’t cause any disruption to your business operations.
We also follow a strict safety protocol. Bin areas are often shared spaces in commercial premises, and we take care to section off our work zones, ensuring both staff and public safety while we work.
Step 2: Inspection and Pre-Clean Preparation
Before diving into the physical cleaning, we perform a visual inspection of each bin. This helps us identify specific problem areas—build-ups, insect activity, or potential damage like cracks or holes that could affect the integrity of the bin or harbor contaminants.
Based on the type of business and bin usage, we might adjust our approach. For instance, bins from hospitals and aged care facilities may contain very different residues than those from a restaurant or supermarket. Each type of waste brings its own set of risks and challenges, and our team is trained to handle them all with the correct safety and hygiene measures.
Step 3: Comprehensive Scraping
While a high-pressure wash might seem like the obvious choice, it’s not the first step in our cleaning process. Most commercial bins have a stubborn layer of waste that clings to the base, sides, and rims—even after they’ve been emptied. Grease, grime, food scraps, or medical waste residue can easily stick to the plastic and become a breeding ground for bacteria, mold, and pests.
That’s why we always start with a full scrape. Our technicians manually scrape off this hardened waste from the lids, edges, inside walls, and base of the bin. This step is vital because most of this gunk won’t come off with water pressure alone. Only once all the stuck-on material has been removed and safely boxed up for disposal do we move to the next stage.
Step 4: High-Pressure Cleaning
Now that the worst of the waste is out of the way, it’s time for the deep clean. We use commercial-grade high-pressure water jets to thoroughly clean every part of the bin. This process flushes out all lingering residue and lifts grime from areas we couldn’t reach during scraping.
Our equipment is calibrated to clean thoroughly without damaging the bins. The water temperature and pressure are carefully controlled to ensure maximum impact while remaining safe for the plastic and environmentally friendly. At this stage, your bin is visibly clean—but we’re not done yet.
Step 5: Application of Cleaning Agents
Once the high-pressure rinse is complete, we apply powerful but safe cleaning agents to disinfect the bin. These products are selected not just for their effectiveness, but also for their compliance with Australian health and safety standards—especially important for clients like hospitals and food service businesses.
The cleaning agents we use break down bacteria, eliminate lingering odours, and help loosen any final traces of organic matter that might still be present. We give the product time to sit and work its magic before giving the bin a final rinse.
Step 6: Sanitisation
Sanitising is not the same as cleaning. While the previous steps deal with dirt and grime, this step is all about making sure your bin is safe. We use commercial-grade sanitisers to kill any remaining bacteria and viruses.
This step is critical in environments like aged care, education, or hospitality, where bin areas can easily become hotspots for cross-contamination. Our team treats every bin with the same level of care, regardless of the business type, because we believe everyone deserves a clean and safe working environment.
Finally, we leave your bins not just clean, but fresh. We apply a professional-grade deodoriser that leaves behind a subtle, pleasant fragrance. This step is optional, but many of our clients love it—some even say their staff are more willing to take out the rubbish afterwards!
The deodoriser is also antibacterial, helping to prolong the cleanliness of your bin between services. We make sure to dry the bins thoroughly and return them to their proper place.
Why This Process Matters
Our multi-step process isn’t just about looking clean—it’s about being clean and staying clean. Dirty bins are more than an eyesore. They attract flies, rats, cockroaches, and other pests. They produce odours that can drift into customer-facing areas. And more critically, they can harbor harmful bacteria that pose serious health risks.
At Super Clean Bins, we don’t take shortcuts. Every bin we clean goes through this full process. It’s how we maintain the high standards our clients expect and why so many businesses across Western Australia trust us with their commercial hygiene needs.
So inshort, whether you manage a busy restaurant, oversee a hospital, or run a strata property, the cleanliness of your bins is not something to overlook. Regular, professional bin cleaning reduces risks, improves working conditions, and helps you present a clean, professional image to customers, staff, and visitors.
If you’re ready to stop settling for surface-level cleans and want your bins to be truly sanitised and refreshed, give Super Clean Bins a call. We’ll bring the water, the tools, and the know-how—all you need to do is book us in.