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Outsourcing your Company’s Janitorial Services

September 23, 2014

A clean office is an efficient one, where the health and safety of employees along with a general attitude toward organization is valued.  Still, the question of whether to hire in-house staff to provide janitorial services or whether to outsource these services is an important one.  Ultimately, you want to get the best bang for your buck while ensuring that your office staff can be as productive as possible.  So what are the main benefits of outsourcing your company’s janitorial services?

Expertise

You might not realize it, but there are actually different kinds of cleaning companies often offering disparate services.  There are even differences between companies when it comes to the experience of their staff.  Depending on the type of company you operate, you’ll likely find a number of cleaning companies that can provide you with the services you need.  But remember to take care when selecting a janitorial service, traditional cleaning companies or even your own company may employ cleaning staff at minimum wage, while franchises are generally operated by their owners who invest their own time, money, and effort into the quality of service they provide.  It should come as no surprise that owner-operators are often more dedicated to the job.

Availability

By outsourcing your janitorial services, you can generally find a company that can work within the parameters of your business.  If you require cleaning staff on the weekends or evenings, or even on holidays, a contracted janitorial company will likely always adapt to your needs.  This often means as a company owner you have peace of mind knowing that you never have to stress about replacing a sick cleaner or rescheduling cleaning jobs for any reason.

Quality

Janitorial companies must provide a standard of quality or they won’t be in business for long.  If you opt to hire your own cleaning staff, you will be responsible for reviewing and managing the quality of the cleaning work.  On the other hand, janitorial companies are motivated to ensure their standards are always achieved, or they risk losing business.  Moreover, specialists are more likely to have the products and equipment to ensure the highest standards of hygiene and health.

Budget

Most janitorial companies offer a range of services that can be tailored to the needs and budget of your company.  Even if one company doesn’t offer the services you need at a price you can afford, you’ll have many alternative cleaning companies to consider.  Ultimately, you’ll be able to develop a schedule of cleaning services within your budget without concerning yourself with the day-to-day management of a janitor.  More importantly, business owners often discover that they save money on maintenance, staff, equipment, and cleaning products that are related to cleaning services.