Commercial Cleaning Across County Wicklow
County Wicklow sits directly south of Dublin, earning its title as the Garden of Ireland with a landscape that stretches from the Wicklow Mountains to long stretches of coastline along the Irish Sea. But beyond the natural beauty, Wicklow is one of the fastest-growing counties in Ireland, with a population exceeding 155,000 and a commercial base that continues to expand. Bray alone has a population of over 35,000, making it one of the largest towns in the country, while Greystones has grown rapidly into a commuter hub with new residential and commercial developments.
Optus Glean provides commercial cleaning, specialist cleaning, laundry services, and facilities management across every part of County Wicklow. Whether you operate a hotel in Enniskerry, a medical practice in Arklow, an office block in Bray, or a restaurant in Greystones, we deliver reliable, insured, Garda-vetted cleaning teams on contract.
Why Wicklow Businesses Choose Optus Glean
Wicklow’s proximity to Dublin means businesses here expect Dublin-level service quality but often struggle to find cleaning contractors who will travel south of the M50 consistently. The large Dublin-based cleaning companies prioritise city-centre contracts and treat Wicklow as a peripheral add-on. Local one-person operators lack the insurance cover, backup staff, and specialist equipment that commercial clients require.
Optus Glean fills that gap. We provide fully insured contract cleaning with €6.5 million public liability cover, €13 million employer’s liability cover, Garda-vetted staff, and 24/7 emergency response. We are large enough to service multi-site contracts across the county, yet focused enough to treat every client as a priority.
Hotels and Tourism in Wicklow
County Wicklow is one of Ireland’s top tourism destinations, with over 1.5 million visitors annually drawn to Glendalough, Powerscourt Waterfall, Brittas Bay, the Wicklow Way, and the county’s many heritage gardens. The hotel sector is substantial, including premium properties such as Powerscourt Resort & Spa (a Marriott Autograph Collection hotel with 194 rooms), Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort, Brooklodge & Macreddin Village, Tinakilly Country House, and the Glenview Hotel in Glen of the Downs.
We provide hotel and hospitality cleaning to properties across Wicklow, including daily housekeeping, public area maintenance, kitchen deep cleaning, and integrated commercial laundry for bed linen, towels, and table linen. For hotels that bundle cleaning and laundry under a single Optus Glean contract, we typically deliver savings of 15–25% compared to using separate providers.
Student Accommodation and PBSA
Wicklow’s northern towns, particularly Bray and Greystones, are within commuting distance of Dublin’s universities, including DCU, TUD (Technological University Dublin), and UCD. Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) developments have been growing in these areas to meet demand from students priced out of Dublin city-centre housing.
Optus Glean provides student accommodation cleaning including term-time communal area maintenance, end-of-term deep cleans, and summer turnaround programmes. Our teams understand the specific requirements of PBSA operators, from kitchenette deep cleans to mattress sanitisation and window cleaning on multi-storey blocks.
Office and Commercial Cleaning in Bray and Greystones
Bray has developed a significant commercial centre, with business parks including the Bray Business Park on the Southern Cross Road and Killarney Business Park. Greystones has the Charlesland Business Park and a growing number of professional offices in the town centre. These businesses need reliable contract office cleaning — not the inconsistent service that comes from relying on individual cleaners without backup or insurance.
We provide daily, three-times-weekly, or weekly office cleaning depending on requirements. Every contract includes a named site supervisor, documented cleaning specifications, quality audits, and full insurance cover.
Healthcare Cleaning in Wicklow
Wicklow has a substantial healthcare sector including St Vincent’s Hospital Wicklow, the Hermitage Clinic satellite services, numerous GP surgeries, dental practices, and physiotherapy clinics across Bray, Greystones, Arklow, and Wicklow Town. We provide healthcare cleaning in compliance with HSE standards, using colour-coded equipment, hospital-grade disinfectants, and documented cleaning protocols that are HIQA audit-ready.
Industrial and Post-Construction Cleaning
Wicklow’s industrial base includes the IDA Ireland business park at Arklow, food processing facilities around Bray, and a significant volume of residential and commercial construction activity, particularly in the northern corridor. We provide industrial cleaning and post-construction cleaning including builder’s cleans, sparkle cleans, window cleaning, pressure washing, and site clearance. Our teams are Safe Pass certified and equipped for confined spaces and working at height.
Towns We Serve in Wicklow
- Bray — Wicklow’s largest town; offices, hotels, retail, restaurants, PBSA
- Greystones — Fast-growing commuter town; marina village, Charlesland Business Park
- Arklow — Port town; industrial estates, retail parks, healthcare facilities
- Wicklow Town — County town; courthouse, retail, tourism base
- Enniskerry — Gateway to Powerscourt Estate; boutique hotels and restaurants
- Blessington — Lakeside town; hotels, activity centres, residential growth
- Newtownmountkennedy — Mount Usher Gardens; growing commercial area
- Rathnew — Adjacent to Wicklow Town; Hunter’s Hotel, residential estates
- Ashford — Mount Usher Gardens, Devils Glen
- Baltinglass — West Wicklow; agricultural services, healthcare
Our Wicklow Service Range
Every service we offer nationally is available across County Wicklow:
- 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 Wicklow
- Hospitality — Hotels, B&Bs, restaurants, pubs
- Healthcare — Hospitals, GP surgeries, dental practices, nursing homes
- Corporate — Offices, business parks, co-working spaces
- Education — Schools, colleges, PBSA
- Construction — Builder’s cleans, sparkle cleans, site maintenance
Neighbouring Counties
We also serve businesses in the counties bordering Wicklow:
- County Carlow — South-west of Wicklow via the N81
- County Wexford — South along the M11 motorway
- County Kildare — West via the N81 through Blessington
Cleaning Prices in County Wicklow
Wicklow cleaning rates reflect the county’s proximity to Dublin. North Wicklow towns like Bray and Greystones command Dublin-level rates, while Arklow and south Wicklow are more competitively priced. All quotes are fixed-price after a free site survey.
| Service | Price Range | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Office Cleaning | €13 – €16/hr | Per operative hour |
| Industrial Cleaning | €18 – €35/hr | Per operative hour |
| Healthcare Cleaning | €16 – €24/hr | Per operative hour |
| End of Tenancy | €200 – €500 | Per property |
| Post-Construction | €400 – €1,800 | Per property |
| Carpet Cleaning | €2.50 – €5/sqm | Per square metre |
| Window Cleaning | €90 – €400 | Per visit |
| Pressure Washing | €3 – €8/sqm | Per square metre |
Key Industries and Employers in Wicklow
County Wicklow’s economy spans tourism, pharmaceuticals, technology, retail, and a fast-growing residential services sector serving Dublin commuters.
- Takeda — Pharmaceutical operations, Bray
- Avon Cosmetics — Manufacturing and distribution
- Powerscourt Estate — Premium tourism and events venue, Enniskerry
- Glendalough Visitor Centre — Major heritage tourism site
- Druids Glen Resort — Luxury hotel and golf resort
- Bray Retail Park — Major retail destination, Bray
- Arklow Shopping Centre — South Wicklow retail hub
- St Columcille’s Hospital — HSE hospital, Loughlinstown
- Wicklow County Council — Major public sector employer
- Greystones — Rapidly growing commercial and marina district
What Wicklow Businesses Say About Us
“As a luxury resort, our housekeeping standards have to be five-star every single day. Optus Glean understood that from the first meeting. Their teams are trained, reliable, and genuinely care about the guest experience. We have not looked back since switching.”
— General Manager, Resort Hotel, Wicklow
“Our pharmaceutical facility in Bray requires ISO-compliant cleaning with full audit documentation. Optus Glean were the only contractor who came prepared with SOPs, training records, and COSHH assessments at the tender stage. That level of professionalism won our contract.”
— Facilities Manager, Pharmaceutical Facility, Bray
“We manage a retail park with 12 units and high footfall. Optus Glean handle our common areas, car park, and washrooms. The park has never looked better and tenant complaints about cleaning have dropped to zero.”
— Property Manager, Retail Park, Bray
Frequently Asked Questions About Cleaning in Wicklow
How much does commercial cleaning cost in Wicklow?
Commercial cleaning in County Wicklow typically costs between €12 and €18 per hour in 2026, depending on the type of premises, frequency, and scope of work. Office cleaning in Bray and Greystones tends toward the higher end due to proximity to Dublin commuter belt pricing. Optus Glean provides fixed-price contracts based on a detailed site survey rather than hourly rates, giving you cost certainty.
Do you clean student accommodation in Wicklow?
Yes. Wicklow has growing PBSA developments serving students at nearby DCU, TUD, and UCD. We provide term-time communal area cleaning, end-of-term deep cleans, and summer turnaround cleaning for student accommodation blocks in Bray, Greystones, and surrounding areas.
Can you provide cleaning for hotels in Wicklow?
Absolutely. County Wicklow has major hotel properties including Powerscourt Resort & Spa, Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort, Brooklodge & Macreddin Village, Tinakilly Country House, and the Glenview Hotel. We provide daily housekeeping, public area cleaning, kitchen deep cleaning, and laundry services for hotels of all sizes across the county.
What areas in Wicklow do you cover?
We cover all of County Wicklow including Bray, Greystones, Wicklow Town, Arklow, Rathnew, Blessington, Newtownmountkennedy, Enniskerry, Rathdrum, Ashford, and Baltinglass.
Do you offer end-of-tenancy cleaning in Wicklow?
Yes. With Wicklow’s strong rental market in Bray and Greystones, end-of-tenancy and changeover cleaning is one of our most requested services. We also clean Airbnb and short-let properties including holiday homes in Brittas Bay and the Vale of Avoca.
Do you cover North Wicklow (Bray, Greystones)?
Yes. North Wicklow is one of our strongest service areas. Bray and Greystones are served by our Dublin-based teams as well as our regional operations, giving us excellent coverage and fast response times. We serve offices, retail, hotels, healthcare facilities, and residential properties across the north Wicklow corridor.
Do you serve tourism properties in the Wicklow Mountains?
Yes. The Wicklow Mountains National Park, Glendalough, Powerscourt Estate, and the many hotels, guesthouses, and activity centres in the mountains area are all within our service territory. We provide hotel housekeeping, visitor centre cleaning, and seasonal scaling for tourism peaks.
What about Arklow and South Wicklow?
Arklow and South Wicklow are fully covered. We serve the IDA business park, Arklow port facilities, retail parks, healthcare premises, and the growing number of residential developments in the area. South Wicklow is accessible from both our Dublin and south-east operations.