Olivia Parker
24 March, 2025
Business

Sheffield students see cleaner spaces

A revolution is happening in Sheffield, as student accommodation sees a reboot thanks to cleaning business owner, Mara Alves who is set to improve student’s well-being and productivity through cleaner spaces.

Mara Alves and Fabio Denison

Student accommodation ticks many boxes for its inhabitants such as location, affordability and practicality; but if we’re honest, student “digs,” have never been known for being clean, tidy or functional.

Until now.

Clean My Room, powered by Nova recognised the requirement to improve the status quo, during their nine years of servicing the education sector.

Supported by Nova, a commercial cleaners, who service a variety of sectors across the country, Nova has become known for its impeccably high cleaning standards, led by its founder, Mara Alves.

A new chapter for this Yorkshire business, this team demonstrate a joined-up vision to transform spaces and lives for the next generation.

Joining the mission is simple, students book their clean through the Clean My Room website, choose a service (from ensuite bedroom to kitchen), date and time, and voila, they are part of this new-age community! Services start at £30, and some students are choosing to share the cost with roommates, avoiding rotas, and cleaning arguments, altogether!

“The Clean My Room project is more than just a cleaning service - it’s a movement to change student culture and well-being. Having worked in the student accommodation industry for years, I've seen firsthand how a dirty, cluttered environment negatively impacts students' mental health, focus, and motivation.” Mara

Operations Director, Fabio Denison goes on to say: “Clean my Room is a project that came to revamp the current culture, giving students a clean environment and clean mind so they can focus on what it matters for them.”

“Clean my room is an amazing opportunity for students and helps them to stay on top of their room cleans while they continue with their busy schedules. Nova is an exceptional cleaning service who take pride in their cleans. Having a clean room makes you feel more organised and less stressed. Who wouldn’t want this service.” Sabrina Mohammed, This Is Fresh

Their cleaning efforts have seen some compelling results, with students reporting of boosted productivity, improved mood and concentration and reduced stress levels.

“My concentration significantly improved, I felt way more focused and structured in my work, and did not keep getting distracted or feeling discouraged and procrastinating to start and continue my work.” Student

Clean My Room has its sights set on empowering students, challenging the norm, improving student success and creating a real impact through concerted efforts and an unwavering approach.

This businesses dedication to bettering university life looks to go beyond just the UK, with global plans afoot, making our country the place where it all began…