Cleaning

Cleaning products for construction sites cover the hand cleaning, surface cleaning, and welfare facility hygiene products consumed daily across an active construction project. CMT Group supplies a comprehensive range of cleaning products including hand cleaning dispensers and refills, hand wipes, hand soaps, washing up liquid, bleach and toilet cleaner, floor and surface cleaners, descalers and degreasers, air sprays and fresheners, polishes, and glass cleaners, covering the daily cleaning requirements of construction site welfare facilities and site offices across the UK.

Hand Cleaning and Hygiene on Construction Sites

Hand cleaning is a priority hygiene requirement on construction sites under COSHH regulations, where workers are regularly exposed to skin contaminants including cement, concrete, cutting fluids, oils, and chemical products. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 require employers to provide adequate facilities for washing and decontamination where workers may be exposed to harmful substances, and to provide appropriate skin cleansing products matched to the contaminants being handled.

Industrial hand cleaners with abrasive particles or solvents are effective at removing heavy grease, oil, paint, and adhesive contamination from hands, but must be used in conjunction with a moisturising after-work cream to prevent dermatitis from repeated heavy-duty cleaning. Standard hand soaps and liquid soap dispensers are appropriate for lighter contamination and for general hand hygiene before eating and after using welfare facilities. Both are required on an active construction site: industrial hand cleaner at the wash station adjacent to the point of work, and hand soap at all welfare washing facilities.

Cleaning Products by Type

Our range covers the cleaning products needed to maintain hygiene across construction site welfare facilities and site offices.

Hand Cleaning Dispensers and Refills

Wall-mounted hand cleaning dispensers and cartridge refills for construction site wash stations and welfare washing facilities. Dispenser systems including the SoluClean and MedWash ranges provide a controlled, hygienic method of dispensing hand cleaner and hand soap, reducing product waste and maintaining cleanliness at the wash point. Industrial hand cleaner cartridge refills in gel and paste formats remove heavy-duty contaminants including cement, grease, oil, and paint. Compatible dispenser units are available for installation at site wash stations and welfare washing points.

SoluClean and MedWash · Cartridge refills · Industrial gel and paste · Site wash stations

Hand Wipes

Industrial hand wipes and disinfectant wipes for on-site hand cleaning where running water is not immediately available, and for surface disinfection in welfare facilities. Hand wipes provide a practical interim cleaning solution for workers away from wash stations during the working day, and are particularly useful for removing grease, adhesive, and sealant from hands before handling food or using welfare facilities. Disinfectant wipes are used for wiping down welfare surfaces, equipment handles, and frequently touched points in line with COSHH and welfare hygiene requirements.

Industrial hand wipes · Disinfectant wipes · Surface disinfection · COSHH compliance

Hand Soaps

Liquid hand soaps and hand soap refills for welfare washing facilities on construction sites. Hand soap must be available at all welfare wash basins under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 to allow workers to wash their hands before eating, after using the toilet, and after exposure to site contaminants. Available in pump bottle and refill pouch formats for use with soap dispensers. Antibacterial formulations are available for higher-risk hygiene environments. Eco-friendly and biodegradable formulations from Think Green and EcoZone are stocked for sites with sustainability requirements.

Pump bottles and refill pouches · Antibacterial options · Eco-friendly Think Green and EcoZone · Welfare compliance

Washing Up Liquid

Washing up liquid in standard and catering bottle sizes for cleaning crockery, cutlery, and kitchen equipment in construction site welfare canteens. Washing up liquid is an essential daily consumable in any welfare canteen where reusable crockery and cutlery is in use, and must be available at the welfare sink alongside an appropriate brush or cloth and a means of drying. Available in familiar brands including MAX brand formulations alongside standard catering supply formats suited to bulk purchasing for ongoing site welfare provision.

Standard and catering sizes · Welfare canteen use · MAX brand · Bulk supply available

Bleach and Toilet Cleaner

Bleach, toilet cleaner, and disinfectant products for sanitising welfare sanitary facilities on construction sites. Regular cleaning and disinfection of toilet facilities is a welfare compliance requirement and is essential for preventing the spread of bacteria and maintaining acceptable hygiene standards throughout the project. Bleach in standard and concentrated formats is effective for disinfecting hard surfaces, toilet bowls, and drains. Toilet cleaner and bleach tablets provide a convenient format for ongoing sanitary facility maintenance between full cleans.

Bleach and toilet cleaner · Disinfectant · Standard and concentrated · Welfare sanitary facilities

Floor and Surface Cleaners

Multi-surface cleaners, floor cleaning liquids, and antibacterial surface sprays for cleaning welfare unit floors, worktops, tables, and hard surfaces in construction site welfare areas and site offices. Floor and surface cleaners are used daily in welfare facilities to maintain hygiene standards and remove the soiling brought in from the construction site environment by workers throughout the day. Available in spray, concentrate, and ready-to-use formats from brands including SoluClean eco-friendly concentrated formulations that reduce packaging waste and storage space requirements.

Multi-surface and floor cleaners · Spray and concentrate · SoluClean eco-friendly · Welfare facilities

Descalers and Degreasers

Descaling products for kettles, urns, and water dispensers, and industrial degreasers for cleaning plant, machinery, and heavily soiled surfaces on construction sites. Kettles and hot water urns in site welfare units require regular descaling to maintain performance and hygiene, particularly on sites in hard water areas. Industrial degreasers are used for removing oil, grease, and fuel residues from plant surfaces, tools, and workshop floors. Available in liquid and gel formats in a range of strengths to suit different degreasing applications and substrate sensitivities.

Kettle and urn descalers · Industrial degreasers · Plant and machinery · Hard water areas

Air Sprays and Fresheners

Air freshener sprays and aerosol fresheners for maintaining a pleasant environment in construction site welfare canteen areas, welfare units, and site offices. Air fresheners are a practical welfare quality measure in the confined spaces of welfare units and portable cabins, where the combination of damp work clothing, cooking, and high occupancy can create unpleasant odours that affect the welfare environment for workers. Available in spray aerosol and continuous release formats to suit different welfare area configurations and refresh frequencies.

Spray aerosol and continuous release · Welfare units and site offices · Odour control · Portable cabins

Polishes

Furniture polish and surface polish for maintaining site office furniture and welfare canteen surfaces in a clean and presentable condition. Polishing site office desks, cabinets, and canteen tables as part of the regular cleaning routine helps maintain the condition of furniture and creates a more professional working environment for site management teams and for client and design team visits. Available in spray and wipe-on formats suitable for wood, laminate, and hard surface furniture in site office accommodation.

Furniture and surface polish · Site office furniture · Spray and wipe-on · Client visit presentation

Glass Cleaners

Glass cleaning sprays and glass cleaner solutions for cleaning windows, glazed partitions, and glass surfaces in site offices and welfare units. Clear glazing in site offices is important for visibility and a professional appearance, and glass cleaning products maintain the clarity of windows and glass partitions that accumulate dust and condensation rapidly in a construction environment. Available in spray bottle format for direct application and in bulk concentrate for decanting into spray bottles for high-volume use.

Glass cleaning spray · Site office windows · Concentrate and ready-to-use · Dust and condensation

Cleaning Products for UK Construction Sites

Cleaning products on a construction site serve two distinct functions. In welfare areas, they maintain the hygiene standards required by the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 and CDM Regulations 2015, keeping sanitary facilities, washing facilities, and canteen areas clean and hygienic for the workforce throughout the project. At the point of work, industrial hand cleaners and hand wipes allow workers to remove hazardous skin contaminants in compliance with COSHH requirements before eating, drinking, or leaving the site.

CMT Group has been supplying cleaning products to UK construction sites for over 20 years. Our range covers the full scope of site cleaning requirements from industrial hand cleaners and dispenser systems through to floor cleaners, descalers, bleach, and glass cleaners, stocking professional brands including SoluClean, MedWash, MAX, Think Green, and EcoZone. We operate our own fleet of 100+ FORS Gold accredited vehicles covering 90% of the UK, with next day delivery standard on orders placed by 5pm by phone or 7pm online, and VIP 2-3 hour delivery on a dedicated vehicle dispatched within 30 minutes for urgent welfare supply requirements.

Frequently asked questions

What hand cleaner do I need for construction site use?

Construction workers are exposed to a wide range of skin contaminants that standard hand soap cannot effectively remove. For removing cement, concrete, grease, oil, paint, adhesives, and sealants, an industrial hand cleaner with abrasive micro-particles or solvent-based cleaning action is required. These are typically available in gel or paste formats in cartridge systems or large dispensing containers for installation at site wash stations. At welfare washing facilities where lighter hand hygiene is required before eating or after using the toilet, a standard liquid hand soap is appropriate and should be available at every wash basin. Using industrial hand cleaner at welfare basins is poor practice as it is more difficult to rinse fully and can cause skin irritation with repeated use. The two product types serve different functions and both are required on an active construction site.

What is contact dermatitis and how does cleaning prevent it on site?

Contact dermatitis is a skin condition caused by repeated exposure to substances that irritate or sensitise the skin, and it is one of the most common occupational health conditions in the UK construction industry. Cement, concrete, oils, solvents, adhesives, and cleaning products are all potential causes of occupational contact dermatitis on construction sites. The condition can be prevented through a combination of appropriate PPE such as gloves, prompt and effective hand cleaning after exposure to contaminants using a suitable industrial hand cleaner, and the regular use of a moisturising barrier or after-work cream to restore the skin's natural protective function after cleaning. Under COSHH regulations, employers must assess the risk of skin exposure to hazardous substances and implement control measures including the provision of appropriate skin care products.

Are eco-friendly cleaning products suitable for construction site use?

Yes. Eco-friendly and biodegradable cleaning products from brands such as SoluClean, Think Green, and EcoZone perform effectively in construction site welfare facility cleaning applications and provide a lower environmental impact than conventional chemical cleaning products. SoluClean concentrated cleaning products use a sachet-dose system where the active cleaning concentrate is dissolved in water on site, significantly reducing packaging waste and transport emissions compared to pre-diluted cleaning products in single-use plastic bottles. Many major contractors and clients now require evidence of reduced environmental impact in their supply chain, and switching welfare facility cleaning products to eco-friendly alternatives is one of the most straightforward ways to demonstrate progress against sustainability commitments on site.

How often should welfare facilities be cleaned on a construction site?

Welfare facilities on construction sites must be maintained in a clean condition at all times under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. In practice this means daily cleaning of toilet facilities, washing areas, and the canteen at a minimum, with more frequent attention to high-use points such as toilet bowls, hand wash basins, and canteen worktops where hygiene is most critical. On larger sites with higher workforce numbers, twice-daily cleaning of sanitary facilities is standard practice. A cleaning schedule with a named responsible person, a cleaning log, and a supply of the correct cleaning products stocked in sufficient quantities to cover the cleaning frequency required throughout the project is the most reliable approach to maintaining compliant welfare facilities.

Why buy cleaning products from CMT Group?

CMT Group has been supplying cleaning products to UK construction sites for over 20 years. Our range is curated specifically for the cleaning requirements of active construction sites and welfare facilities, covering everything from industrial hand cleaners and COSHH-compliant dispenser systems through to welfare surface cleaners, bleach, glass cleaners, and eco-friendly alternatives. We stock professional brands including SoluClean, MedWash, MAX, Think Green, and EcoZone. We operate our own fleet of 100+ FORS Gold accredited vehicles covering 90% of the UK, with next day delivery standard on orders placed by 5pm by phone or 7pm online, and VIP 2-3 hour delivery on a dedicated vehicle dispatched within 30 minutes for urgent welfare supply requirements.

Industrial Hand Cleaner vs Hand Soap: Which Do You Need?

Industrial hand cleaner and hand soap are both required on a construction site but serve entirely different functions and must not be confused or used interchangeably. Industrial hand cleaner is formulated to remove heavy-duty contaminants including cement, grease, oil, paint, adhesive, and tar from the skin. It typically contains abrasive micro-particles, solvent-based cleaning agents, or both, and is designed for use at a site wash station close to the point of work where exposure to these contaminants occurs. Industrial hand cleaners are available in cartridge dispenser format from SoluClean and MedWash, or in bulk containers for manual dispensing.

Hand soap is a gentler formulation designed for general hand hygiene before eating, after using the toilet, and at the end of the working day after hands have been cleaned of heavy contamination with industrial cleaner. Hand soap should be available at every wash basin in the welfare washing and toilet facilities. It is not strong enough to remove heavy industrial contamination and should not be relied upon as the only hand cleaning product on site where workers handle cement, oils, or chemicals. Using only hand soap where industrial cleaner is required is a COSHH compliance risk, as inadequate removal of skin contaminants such as wet cement can cause serious dermatitis and chemical burns with prolonged contact.