One would think that choosing a cleaning company to maintain their facility would be a relatively easy task but most maintenance managers of facilities, responsible for overseeing the cleanliness and health of their building, know this is not as simple as it sounds. The type of facility and its needs dictate the services required. The appearance of the facility plays a large role in the success of the business, whether it is a supermarket, retail store or even a hospital.
For your protection when choosing a cleaning company go through the facility to find out what they plan to use on the various surfaces and how the service will be delivered. This is called a walkthrough and can reveal a lot about the various bidders. Many inexperienced commercial cleaners use the wrong products or use the right products improperly. Some in-experienced cleaners even use the wrong equipment.
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Inexperience and incorrect procedures can cause permanent damage to your property. A reputable and experienced company will gladly take the time to tour your facility, see the work which needs to be done and even assist you in developing a schedule to clean the facility . Ask the cleaning service company for a cleaning checklist which will list all the services performed during each clean.
In some cases this check list or “work order” could be signed by management in order for the cleaning service company to submit billing. This insures you will only pay for services that have been provided to your satisfaction.
Top Tips for Choosing a Cleaning Company
1. The Site Visit
When choosing a cleaning company make sure your get quotations from the companies in your area. The companies will have to visit your office to estimate the work. When you get this quote, ask for a list of additional services that they provide. This is useful if you require special work such as carpet cleaning or window cleaning at various times during the year and if the company you choose don’t provide these services then you will have to bring in another contractor, which can be inconvenient.
2. Insurance
Ask to see proof of insurance. Make sure that when you are choosing a cleaning company that they have the proper insurance in place so that you can be sure that you will not be liable should a cleaner/employee/visitor become hurt while in your building.
3. The Contract
Read through the contract. Most companies will want you to sign a contract, locking you into their service for a given amount of time. However, you need recourse if you aren’t happy with the service that the company is providing. For example, you may want to look for a company that has a trial period or one that goes on a month-to-month contract rather than a yearly contract.
4. Experience
Consider the experience of the company. Choosing a cleaning company with years of experience behind them means that you can be sure that they’ve developed a system for cleaning and are comfortable handling any cleaning issues involved. All other things being equal, choose a cleaning company with more experience.
5. References
Get references from the company. A quality company will be able to provide you with references from its clients. Contact these references and ask how happy they are with the cleaning services that the company provides.
Contact MCC Cleaning Service for professional advice and a free quotation!
Maintaining a clean workplace is an important part factor in making sure that the work environment supports worker morale and productivity. When choosing a cleaning company make sure you pick a company will do this while allowing you to get on with running your business.
Call MCC Cleaning today to find out how easy it is to keep your office space sparkling.
My wife and I have noticed that we are running out of time to clean our house during the week, and we were curious about how you would choose a service to help you out. It’s interesting that you say to make sure that the company has proof of insurance. It would be nice to know that you are going to be covered if something should go wrong.
Thanks for the tips for choosing a cleaning company. I have been thinking about hiring a cleaning company to help at my home, but I haven’t been able to find the right one. I like that you mentioned to ask for references and contact them. That way, you can make sure that the company does good work and has great service. I will be sure to do that.
Thank you for talking about the importance of making sure you find cleaning services that have insurance for their people. We are moving out and want to make sure we leave our current house spotless for the next residents so we want to make sure we hire the best help around. It is important to remember that taking the time to consult with the BBB can provide you with a list of company you can call and research before hiring.
I like that you mention how the types of services you require are determined by the type of facility and its needs as well as your advice to go through it beforehand so you can figure out what should be done. Since the proper cleaning is so important, making sure you choose a company that will use the correct products and equipment, as well as the right methods, could keep your building in good condition. In order to do this, you’d probably want to research the different companies and look into the methods and products they use and then set up an appointment where you can talk to them so you can ask questions and check how well they listen to you could be a good way to choose one that will provide you with the carpet cleaning your facility needs.
I never realized how important it is to get a contract from a home cleaning service to ensure you know how much time is required for a good service and what terms are agreeable. My sister just had her fifth child. She should be able to use this info to find a cleaning service that can free up some of her time for fun activities.
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It was nice that you suggested reading carefully through your contract. I liked that you suggested choosing a company that has a trial period, or one that offers monthly contracts. My sister works for a company that just moved their employees into a much larger building. These tips could be helpful to them as they hire a commercial cleaning service to manage the building.
The business I work for is looking for a new commercial cleaning service to come clean our offices. So I like how you mention you want a company that has a lot of experience since should basically be able to understand any sort of mess you can throw at them. I’ll be sure to mention we want an experienced commercial cleaning service because they should also have a great system.
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Your suggestion to consider the experience of the cleaning company is great. With more experience, the company will be comfortable handling different cleaning issues. My grandmother lives on her own and is no longer able to clean her home by herself. I’ll be sure to consider the experience of cleaning companies while looking for the best fit for my grandmother.
Thanks for the post on how to select the right cleaning service and what to look for when choosing a provider. I love how you mentioned that you should read through the contract and actually read what they are going to do — sometimes there can be misconceptions and wrong expectations. I still remember when I was little, my mom had someone come over to clean and they did an amazing job. Now that I am really busy and my wife deals with kids, we should hire someone to come help us out with the home. Thanks again!
I remembered when I hired a cleaner that isn’t from a cleaning service company, the cleaner left my house swampy; she literally wet the carpet leaving it leaking luckily the moisture didn’t reach the appliances. I agree with you that it’s better to get a professional cleaning service that has insurance, a contract is the most important thing we should ask if they have one it’ll be our protection in case of some theft or any damages.
I really appreciate your tip to choose a cleaning service that has years of experience under their belt. My wife and I have been thinking of getting a cleaning service to help professionally clean our back patio so we can have a house party. I will be sure to tell my wife that we should try and find a cleaning service that has years of experience!