Are you looking for a commercial cleaning company?  Have you already consulted your preferred online search engine only to find dozens or even hundreds of commercial cleaners serving your community?  Are you feeling overwhelmed?  Rest easy, though choosing a commercial cleaning company can seem daunting given the number of options available in most urban areas, there are ways you can make your search easier.

Ultimately, before hiring a commercial cleaner, you want to contact a number of potential candidates to see if they provide the services you need, when you need them, and at a price that meets your budget.  It’s always best to start with referrals from colleagues.  If you don’t have colleagues that have acquired similar commercial cleaning services, you can have a quick look at online reviews to at least get a sense of whether or not a commercial cleaner is reputable and respected in your community.

Once you have a refined listed of four to six candidates, you want to contact each of them and ask specific questions about their experience, services, and price.

Services

Not all commercial cleaning companies will offer the same services.  Indeed, commercial facilities are varied with respect to the type of business (leisure, retail, office, or industrial) and the space they utilize.  Commercial cleaners may specialize in hotels, pubs, or restaurants or they may offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of many commercial businesses including retail stores, office buildings, and even warehouses.  As such, you want to make sure the commercial cleaning company you contract provides the services you need.

Experience

Similar to services provided, you want to get an idea of your cleaner’s experience.  How long have they been in the business?  Do they have the tools and technology necessary to provide excellent cleaning services?  Can they show they have experience cleaning facilities that are similar to your own?

Price

Clearly, the cost of cleaning services is also going to be a major factor in choosing a commercial cleaning company.  You’ll be surprised to learn that there can be a great degree of variation in cleaning costs from one company to the next.  Sometimes these prices will vary depending on the types of cleaning services you require, but sometimes these prices seem almost arbitrary.  A good rule of thumb is to choose a company you can afford, but one that also will provide all the cleaning services you require on an appropriate schedule.

Still, once you’ve narrowed your search even further to a couple of companies that offer appropriate services and experience at an affordable price, you’ll also want to ask for references.  Also, consider bringing in your commercial cleaners for a trial period before you agree to a longer-term contract.  Many commercial cleaners will be happy to demonstrate their services on a shorter trial period.