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Specialists in Commercial, HMO, Deep Cleaning & Biohazard Remediation. Inspection-ready standards. Done properly.

We don’t just clean, we protect properties, support people, and deliver maintenance services you can rely on.

27/10/2026

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26/10/2026

🏠 HMO Void Turnarounds: Getting Rooms Ready for the Next Resident

When a resident moves out of an HMO, getting the room ready for the next person isn't always as simple as giving it a quick clean.

Sometimes, a room needs a complete refresh before it's ready to be occupied again. And the quicker that work is organised and completed, the sooner the room can be advertised and re-let.

Recently, we've been looking at the bigger picture of HMO void turnarounds and how bringing cleaning, decorating and maintenance together can make the process much smoother.

Here’s what a proper room turnaround can involve:

🚬 Specialist ni****ne cleaning
Ni****ne residue can build up on walls, ceilings, woodwork and other surfaces, leaving yellow staining and persistent odours. A standard clean often isn't enough. Surfaces need to be thoroughly cleaned and prepared before decorating begins.

🎨 Repainting and refreshing the room
Once the surfaces have been cleaned and properly prepared, repainting helps restore the room and gives it a fresh, welcoming feel for the next resident.

🧹 Professional carpet cleaning
Carpets can hold onto dirt, odours and everyday wear. A professional deep clean can improve their appearance and freshness, provided the carpet is still in a suitable condition to be retained.

🛏️ A new bed and mattress
A clean, comfortable place to sleep is an essential part of preparing a room for its next occupant. Where existing furniture is no longer suitable, replacing the bed and mattress helps bring the room back up to standard.

The real benefit? Getting everything coordinated.

When cleaning, painting, carpet cleaning and replacements are managed together, property managers can avoid unnecessary delays, repeated visits and rooms sitting empty for longer than necessary.

For landlords and HMO managers, every void period matters. But rushing a turnaround at the expense of cleanliness or quality can create problems further down the line.

At Northants Squad Ltd, we help property managers bring rooms back to a clean, presentable and comfortable standard, ready for the next chapter.

Because a successful turnaround isn't just about making a room look better. It's about making it ready to feel like home. 🏡

📩 Managing an HMO or portfolio of rental properties? Get in touch to discuss your void turnaround requirements.

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25/10/2026

I DIDN’T REALISE HOW MUCH I WAS STRUGGLING UNTIL MY BODY STARTED SHOWING IT. 💔

I kept telling myself I was fine. I just needed to work a bit harder, get through the next problem and keep pushing. I thought I could handle everything, but looking back, I was running on fumes and expecting myself to keep going like nothing was wrong.

Staff sickness eating into profit margins, endless van issues, clients not paying on time and the constant pressure of running a business. I was firefighting every day, working all hours and never truly switching off.

And these photos? They’re a reminder of what that stress did to my body.

The hardest part to admit? I was the biggest bottleneck in the business, and it took me my health to realise it.

I was so busy trying to keep everything together that everything depended on me. I thought working harder was the answer, but I couldn’t keep running myself into the ground.

I’ve now got full-time office support, and I’m learning to let go of the day-to-day running of things instead of feeling like I have to be involved in everything. The plans and systems are there; now it’s about trusting them, delegating and actually allowing myself to switch off. My laptop stays in the office. It’s banned from my home.

I’m still ambitious. I still want to grow. But I want to build a business that works without everything resting on my shoulders.

Running a business is bloody hard, and sometimes we get so caught up looking after everyone else that we forget about ourselves.

I want to build a successful business, not sacrifice my health to run one. ❤️

A very hard lesson to learn but a well needed wake up call that becca isn’t superwoman 🥰

25/10/2026

Kindness is free

25/10/2026

Think £15 an hour covers the cost of a cleaner? Think again. 👀

Employing staff costs a LOT more than their hourly wage.

You have to account for:

💷 Holiday pay
🤒 Sick pay provision
🏦 Employer National Insurance
📋 Pension contributions
🧴 Cleaning products and consumables
🧹 Equipment, maintenance and replacements
🛡️ Public liability and employers’ liability insurance
🔎 DBS checks and recruitment
🎓 Training, uniforms and PPE
🚗 Travel time and associated costs
📱 Scheduling, supervision and management
🧾 Payroll, accountancy and administration
📞 Quality control, customer service and dealing with issues
⏰ Cover for sickness, holidays and last-minute absences

And that’s before you factor in vehicles, fuel, business overheads and the cost of actually running the company.

A professional cleaning company isn’t simply charging for someone to turn up with a cloth and a bottle of spray.

You’re paying for reliable staff, proper management, the right insurance, professional equipment, accountability and the peace of mind that the job will get done.

The hourly wage is just one piece of the puzzle.

Quality, reliability and professionalism have a cost and there’s a reason for that. 💙

24/10/2026

Honestly, running a business is hard sometimes.

When I first started, I knew I’d have to work hard. But I didn’t realise how much I’d worry about it, or how difficult it would be to switch my head off.

When you’re going through a spell of problem after problem after problem, it wears you down. You deal with one thing and before you’ve even had a chance to feel relieved, there’s something else.

And sometimes I do think, why am I doing this? Shall I just pack up shop and go and get a “proper job”?

I know every job has its stresses, but the thought of finishing for the day, coming home and not having to think about any of it until tomorrow sounds bloody lovely sometimes.

Instead, I can be sitting at home with my family, but in my head I’m still working. Thinking about what needs sorting, whether I’ve made the right decision, what tomorrow’s going to bring.

Then I remember why I started.

I want a comfortable life for me and my little family. I want to take my girls on holiday, enjoy days out and be there for the things that matter to them. I want us to be able to enjoy what I’m working so hard for.

That’s what makes it difficult sometimes. I’m doing all this for them, but I know they get a tired, distracted version of me some days too.

I love our business. I’m proud of it. But there have been days lately where I’ve felt really deflated, and I don’t think we talk about that enough.

It’s easy to share a new client or a good review. It’s harder to say you’ve had a rubbish week/month and you’re wondering whether you’re cut out for any of it.

I haven’t got some inspiring ending to this. It’s been hard lately. I still want to make it work, and my little family is a big part of why.

23/10/2026

🏢 Block Cleaning: It’s About More Than Just Keeping Things Looking Tidy

When people think about cleaning a block of flats, they often picture a quick hoover of the communal hallway and a mop of the floors. But good block cleaning plays a much bigger role in looking after a property.

Communal areas are the first thing residents, visitors and prospective tenants see when they walk through the door. They’re also some of the busiest parts of a building, with people coming and going every day.

So, what should a good block cleaning service actually include?

🧹 Regular cleaning of communal areas
Hallways, stairwells, landings and entrance areas all need regular attention to prevent dirt and debris from building up.

🖐️ High-touch points
Handrails, door handles, entry panels and other frequently touched surfaces can easily be overlooked, but keeping them clean is an important part of maintaining hygiene.

🕸️ Those easy-to-miss areas
Skirting boards, corners, internal windowsills and edges of staircases can quickly collect dust, cobwebs and grime. It’s often the small details that make the biggest difference.

🚮 Keeping on top of waste and debris
Litter and overflowing communal bins can lead to unpleasant smells, attract pests and create a poor impression of the building.

👀 Spotting problems early
A cleaner who regularly attends a property may notice issues such as leaks, damage, fly-tipping or signs of pests. Reporting these concerns promptly can help property managers deal with them before they become bigger problems.

And here’s something worth remembering: cleaning and maintenance go hand in hand, but they aren’t the same thing. A clean hallway won’t fix a leak, and mopping a floor won’t resolve the cause of persistent damp. Good communication between cleaning teams, property managers and maintenance contractors helps keep buildings in better condition.

At Northants Squad Ltd, we understand that looking after communal spaces is about more than appearances. It’s about creating a clean, welcoming environment that residents can feel comfortable coming home to.

Because everyone deserves to walk through the front door and feel that their building is being looked after. 🏡

📩 Looking after a block of flats or a portfolio of properties? Get in touch to discuss your communal cleaning requirements.

23/10/2026

🐀 Rat Control in One of Our HMOs | Northants Squad Ltd

Rodents can quickly become a problem in shared accommodation, which is why identifying the cause and preventing access is just as important as treating the infestation.

We recently attended one of our HMOs after rats were found entering the property through a broken floor vent.

Our team took a staged approach to tackle the issue:

🔹 Initial visit: Bait boxes containing rodenticide were installed to address the rat activity.

🔹 Two-week follow-up: We returned to check the bait and found it had been consumed, indicating continued rodent activity.

🔹 Final visit: After a further two weeks, we returned to fill the entry gap with wire wool and install a replacement floor vent to help prevent rodents from gaining access again.

✅ The result: A targeted pest control treatment followed by practical proofing measures to help protect the property going forward.

Managing HMOs means staying on top of maintenance, hygiene and pest prevention to provide safer, better-maintained accommodation for residents.

At Northants Squad Ltd, we support property managers and landlords with specialist cleaning, pest control and property maintenance solutions.

📩 Get in touch to discuss how we can support your properties.

23/10/2026

When the office chief coffee maker is set up at home working for the day and I have to make my own cuppa 😂

17/10/2026

Mental health is real, and the work we do can be a reminder of how difficult life can become behind closed doors.

This was a void turnaround. The tenant had been evicted for not complying with their tenancy agreement, and we were brought in to clear and clean the property.

We don’t know their full story, and we can’t tell someone’s mental health from the condition of their home.

But it does make you stop and think. It’s easy to look at a photo and ask, “How could someone live like that?” It takes a little more understanding to consider what might have happened along the way.

There are tenancy responsibilities to meet, and properties need to be made safe and ready for someone else. We can recognise that while still having compassion for the person who lived there.

Our job is to get the property sorted, and we can do that with care and respect. 💚

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Corby

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:30pm

Website

http://www.northantssquad.co.uk/

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