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Key Factors When Hiring a Commercial Cleaning Company

Feb 21, 2020

In today’s market, there are many Janitorial cleaning companies around your area and the process of locating and hiring a company can be overwhelming. So, how do you decide which one is best for you and your company? 

Here are five Key factors that should be considered when hiring a cleaning company.

1. Safety Measures
It is important for you to know if the company has safe cleaning process in place and are carried out daily. You should also validate and request a copy of the service provider’s General Liability and Workers Comprehensive Insurance, which will be useful if there is any damage to your property or furniture during the cleaning process.

2. Professional Staff
Verify that the service provider is not subcontracting the service to another company and that all staff are properly trained. All service provider staff should be uniformed or wearing clothing that properly identifies the cleaning company before entering your premises.

3. Product Quality
Some cleaning companies use several harsh chemicals that can be hazardous to you or your employee’s health. It is imperative that you request a list of all the products that will be used at your facility and that a safety data sheet is furnished for all product prior to hiring. 

4. Equipment
A janitorial service company invests in modern tools and equipment. Some basic non-negotiable tools are vacuum cleaners with HEPA filtration and microfiber towels. You would also want to ensure that their cleaning equipment runs at very low decibels so it will not disrupt activities in your office or establishment if the cleaning is done while your employees are present. Their equipment should always also be well-maintained and in good working condition.

5. Supervision
As the saying goes “when the cats away, the mice will play”. It is very important to Inquire on how each staff will be supervised and how frequent, a typical Janitorial service takes place outside of business hours, when no employees are present. Unsupervised janitorial staff will find ways to cut corners, which leaves you to pick up the pieces.

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