Commercial Cleaning Across County Mayo
County Mayo is the third-largest county in Ireland by area, stretching from Clew Bay and Achill Island on the Atlantic coast to the plains of east Mayo. With a population of approximately 137,000, Mayo combines a thriving tourism economy along the Wild Atlantic Way with a solid base of pharmaceutical manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and food processing. Allergan (now AbbVie) in Westport is one of the county’s largest private employers, Baxter Healthcare operates a manufacturing facility in Castlebar, and Hollister Incorporated runs a medical device plant in Ballina — giving Mayo a significant pharmaceutical and medtech sector that requires specialist cleaning.
Optus Glean provides commercial cleaning, specialist cleaning, laundry services, and facilities management across all of County Mayo. From Achill Island to Ireland West Airport Knock, from Belmullet to Ballinrobe, our teams deliver fully insured, Garda-vetted cleaning services on contract.
Tourism and Hospitality: The Wild Atlantic Way
Mayo is one of the anchor counties of the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s 2,500km coastal touring route. Westport, consistently voted Ireland’s best place to live, is also one of its most popular tourism destinations. Croagh Patrick, Ireland’s holy mountain overlooking Clew Bay, attracts over 100,000 pilgrims and hikers annually and Westport House — a historic Georgian mansion with adventure park — is one of the county’s most visited attractions. The town’s hotel stock includes the Westport Plaza Hotel & Spa, Castlecourt Hotel, Clew Bay Hotel, Knockranny House Hotel, Hotel Westport, and the Wyatt Hotel. The Breaffy House Resort on the Castlebar Road is one of Mayo’s largest hotel and leisure complexes. Nearby, Ashford Castle in Cong is one of the most famous five-star castle hotels in the world.
Beyond Westport, Achill Island attracts surfers, walkers, and cyclists. The Great Western Greenway (42km cycling trail from Westport to Achill via Mulranny) has generated a cluster of B&Bs, hostels, and activity centres along the route. Ballina, on the River Moy, is Ireland’s premier salmon fishing destination and has its own collection of hotels and guesthouses including the Ice House Hotel (a design-led boutique property), Belleek Castle, and the Mount Falcon Estate. Foxford, between Ballina and Castlebar, is home to the Foxford Woollen Mills visitor centre.
We provide hotel and hospitality cleaning across Mayo, including daily housekeeping, public area maintenance, kitchen deep cleaning, and integrated commercial laundry. We scale our teams seasonally to match the April–October tourism peak.
Healthcare Cleaning in Mayo
Mayo University Hospital (MUH) in Castlebar is the principal acute hospital for the county and a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Galway. The hospital serves a catchment population of over 250,000 across Mayo, Roscommon, and parts of Galway. Beyond MUH, the county has primary care centres in Westport, Ballina, Claremorris, and Swinford, plus a dense network of GP surgeries and dental practices.
We provide healthcare cleaning for GP surgeries, dental practices, primary care centres, and nursing homes across Mayo. All healthcare cleaning uses colour-coded equipment, hospital-grade disinfectants, and documented protocols that meet HSE infection prevention standards and are HIQA audit-ready.
Retail and Commercial Cleaning
Castlebar is Mayo’s commercial capital and county town, with a busy town centre retail district, the N5 Castlebar Business Park, Breaffy Business Park, and Mayo University Hospital all generating significant cleaning demand. The Lannagh Road retail area has major chain store presence. Mayo County Council offices and the county courthouse on the Mall also require professional cleaning. Westport has a charming independent retail sector along Bridge Street and Shop Street, plus Westport Town Hall. Ballina serves as the commercial hub for north Mayo, with Ballina Town Centre, the Quay area, and Ballina Industrial Estate anchoring the local economy. Claremorris, at the rail junction for the west, has a growing commercial area including the McHale Park vicinity.
We provide contract office cleaning and retail cleaning across all three towns. Ireland West Airport Knock, handling approximately 800,000 passengers annually and serving as the gateway airport for the west and north-west of Ireland, adds further demand for airport and transport cleaning. ATU Mayo (Atlantic Technological University, formerly GMIT Castlebar) operates a campus in Castlebar that requires educational facility and student accommodation cleaning.
Pharmaceutical, Food Processing, and Industrial Cleaning
Mayo’s industrial base is anchored by major pharmaceutical employers. Allergan (now AbbVie) in Westport is one of the largest pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in the west of Ireland, producing ophthalmic and aesthetic products for global markets. Baxter Healthcare in Castlebar manufactures IV solutions and medical products. Hollister Incorporated in Ballina produces ostomy care and continence products. All three facilities require pharmaceutical-grade cleaning including cleanroom maintenance, GMP-compliant sanitisation, and production area cleaning with full documentation for HPRA and FDA audits.
The county also has a significant food processing sector, including Ballina Beverages (Coca-Cola bottling), Knock Foods, and several seafood processing operations along the Achill and Erris coastline. We provide industrial cleaning for pharmaceutical plants, food processing facilities, factories, and warehouses, including high-level cleaning, production floor sanitisation, and cold store cleaning.
Towns We Serve in Mayo
- Castlebar — County town; Mayo University Hospital, Baxter Healthcare, ATU Mayo, retail, business parks
- Westport — Tourism hub; Allergan/AbbVie pharma, Westport House, Croagh Patrick, Greenway
- Ballina — North Mayo hub; Hollister medical devices, Ice House Hotel, Moy salmon fishing
- Claremorris — East Mayo market town; rail junction, retail
- Ballinrobe — Racecourse town; south Mayo services hub
- Swinford — Gateway town; primary care centre, retail
- Belmullet — Erris Peninsula; remote services, tourism
- Knock — Airport, basilica, pilgrimage tourism
- Louisburgh — Clew Bay coast; tourism, B&Bs
- Achill Island — Atlantic coast; tourism, activity centres, seasonal hospitality
Our Mayo Service Range
- Contract Office Cleaning
- Retail Cleaning
- Hotel & Hospitality Cleaning
- Healthcare Cleaning
- Industrial Cleaning
- Student Accommodation Cleaning
- Apartment Block Cleaning
- End of Tenancy Cleaning
- Post-Construction Cleaning
- Vacant Property Cleaning
- Carpet & Floor Cleaning
- Window Cleaning
- Pressure Washing
- Commercial Laundry & Linen
- Washroom Services
- Airport & Transport Cleaning
Sectors We Serve in Mayo
- Hospitality — Hotels, B&Bs, restaurants, tourism operators
- Healthcare — Hospitals, GP surgeries, dental, nursing homes
- Corporate — Offices, business parks, professional services
- Education — Schools, ATU Mayo (formerly GMIT)
- Construction — Builder’s cleans, sparkle cleans, site maintenance
Neighbouring Counties
- County Galway — South via the N17/M17
- County Roscommon — East via the N5 and N60
- County Sligo — North-east via the N17
Cleaning Prices in County Mayo
Competitive cleaning rates across County Mayo. Fixed-price contracts guaranteed for 12 months, with consistent pricing from Castlebar to Achill Island.
| Service | Price Range | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Office Cleaning | €15 – €20/hr | Per operative hour |
| Industrial Cleaning | €18 – €32/hr | Per operative hour |
| Healthcare Cleaning | €14 – €18/hr | Per operative hour |
| End of Tenancy | €180 – €400 | Per property |
| Post-Construction | €250 – €1,500 | Per property |
| Carpet Cleaning | €2.50 – €5/sqm | Per square metre |
| Window Cleaning | €80 – €350 | Per visit |
| Pressure Washing | €3 – €8/sqm | Per square metre |
All prices are exclusive of VAT at the current rate. Fixed-price contracts with no hidden charges.
Key Industries and Employers in Mayo
County Mayo has a diverse economic base generating significant demand for professional cleaning services. Our teams serve businesses across every sector:
- Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices — Allergan/AbbVie (Westport, major employer), Baxter Healthcare (Castlebar). Cleanroom maintenance, GMP-compliant cleaning, and pharmaceutical-grade sanitisation.
- Healthcare — Mayo University Hospital (Castlebar), primary care centres in Westport, Ballina, Claremorris, and Swinford. HSE-compliant healthcare cleaning with HIQA audit-ready documentation.
- Aviation & Transport — Ireland West Airport Knock (approximately 800,000 passengers annually). Airport terminal cleaning, office cleaning, and retail cleaning for airport campus businesses.
- Hotels & Tourism — Ashford Castle (Cong), Westport Plaza, Breaffy House Resort, Castlecourt Hotel, Ice House Hotel (Ballina). Wild Atlantic Way tourism, Great Western Greenway. Full housekeeping and laundry.
- Education — ATU Mayo (formerly GMIT Castlebar). Campus cleaning, student accommodation, and laboratory cleaning.
What Mayo Businesses Say About Us
“Our pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Westport demands the highest cleaning standards. Optus Glean deliver GMP-compliant cleaning with full documentation that satisfies our regulatory auditors. Their attention to detail in cleanroom environments is exceptional.”
— Facility Manager, Pharmaceutical Plant, Westport
“Keeping an airport campus clean requires a provider who understands security protocols and can work around flight schedules. Optus Glean manage our cleaning seamlessly and their Safe Pass certified teams are always professional.”
— Operations Manager, Airport Facility, Knock
“Ashford Castle operates to five-star standards and our cleaning partner must match that standard every single day. Optus Glean have been impeccable — their housekeeping teams understand luxury hospitality at the highest level.”
— Housekeeping Director, Castle Hotel, Mayo
Frequently Asked Questions About Cleaning in Mayo
How much does commercial cleaning cost in Mayo?
Commercial cleaning in County Mayo typically costs between €15 and €15 per hour in 2026. Optus Glean provides fixed-price contracts based on detailed site surveys rather than hourly billing.
Do you provide hotel cleaning in Westport?
Yes. We provide hotel housekeeping, public area cleaning, and integrated laundry services across the Westport area, home to properties including the Westport Plaza, Castlecourt Hotel, Knockranny House Hotel, and numerous B&Bs.
Can you clean healthcare facilities in Mayo?
Absolutely. We provide HSE-compliant healthcare cleaning for GP surgeries, dental practices, primary care centres, and nursing homes across Mayo with HIQA audit-ready documentation.
What areas in Mayo do you cover?
We cover all of County Mayo including Castlebar, Westport, Ballina, Claremorris, Ballinrobe, Swinford, Belmullet, Knock, Louisburgh, and Achill Island.
Do you provide cleaning for Ireland West Airport Knock?
Yes. We provide airport-related cleaning services for businesses at and around Ireland West Airport Knock, including offices, retail, and hospitality facilities.
Do you cover Knock Airport and surrounding industrial estate?
Yes. Ireland West Airport Knock handles approximately 800,000 passengers annually. We provide cleaning for businesses at and around the airport campus including offices, retail, and hospitality. Our teams hold relevant security clearances.
Can you service remote West Mayo locations?
Yes. We cover all of Mayo including Achill Island, Belmullet, the Erris Peninsula, and Louisburgh. Contract clients in remote locations receive the same fixed pricing and service standards as those in Castlebar or Westport.
Do you clean pharma facilities in Westport?
Yes. Westport is home to Allergan/AbbVie. We provide pharmaceutical-grade cleaning including cleanroom maintenance, GMP-compliant documentation, and production floor sanitisation for FDA and HPRA regulated environments.