Guides
Plain guides for managing commercial cleaning.
How to check whether your cleaner is doing a good job, compare proposals, read a contract, score an inspection and switch providers. General information, written to be used.
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Is your commercial cleaner doing a good job?
Most people judge a cleaner by whether they have heard a complaint lately. That is a poor test. Here is a 10-minute walkthrough, a short scoring sheet and the signs that a service is slipping.
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A janitorial quality control scorecard you can use
A scorecard turns an opinion about a clean space into a number you can track. This one has seven weighted categories, six critical checks and a pass threshold, and you can print a blank copy.
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Janitorial contract review checklist
What to look for in a commercial cleaning contract before you sign it, or when you reread the one you have: scope, hours, inspection and complaint terms, service levels, extras, notice and renewal.
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How to switch commercial cleaning companies in NYC
Changing cleaners should not mean a gap, a dispute or a mess. Here is a dated plan: read the notice clause, record today's condition, write the scope, get comparable quotes, overlap the handover and check the first month.
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How often should an NYC office be cleaned?
Nightly, a few times a week or weekly? The answer depends on how many people use the space, how many visitors come, how heavily the restrooms and kitchen are used and what the building already does.
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How to compare commercial cleaning proposals
Three proposals for the same office can differ by a lot, and the reason is rarely the cleaning. It is usually that each is for a different job. Put them on the same scope first, then compare what is left.
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