Depending on your needs and budget, business janitorial services can vary widely, from emptying the trash and vacuuming weekly or even monthly, to a thorough daily cleaning including mopping and waxing the floors and disinfecting the restrooms.
Typical costs:
Costs vary considerably depending on how much you want done and how often, and pricing is not at all clear-cut -- it depends a great deal on the company. Many cleaning companies will charge a flat rate for smaller jobs. Emptying the trash and light cleaning (vacuuming and dusting) in an extremely small office starts around $20-$30 per visit and goes up depending on office size, the number of restrooms and the type and amount of cleaning requested. An office with just a few employees may only need basic service[1] once or twice a week for about $100-$200 per month, while the cost for daily trash pickup and simple vacuuming at a typical small business (2-3 offices, and maybe a break/conference room) can run $500-$700 or more a month.
Larger jobs or those that require more specialized cleaning or more frequent service are usually charged anywhere from 5 cents - 55 cents per square foot. Most companies charge separately for labor-intensive special services such as stripping and waxing floors 25 cents - 50 cents a square foot), carpet cleaning ($20-$40 an hour), and cleaning microwaves or refrigerators ($10-$35 per appliance). Generally the larger the office, the lower the cost per square foot. Basic nightly janitorial service for a 20,000-square-foot office in a major city can run 5 cents - 10 cents per square foot or $2,000-$4,000 a month. Similar service for a typical 6-room, 2,000-square-foot office with a bathroom and a kitchenette in a less urban area might cost 10 cents - 55 cents per square foot or around $800-$2,000 a month. Medical or health care facilities require specialized cleaning and are usually at the higher end of the price range -- and may be billed on an hourly basis rather than per square foot.
Cleaning is usually done at night, while your business is closed. Common daily duties include disposing of trash, vacuuming and mopping common walkways, cleaning and dusting desktops, and cleaning and disinfecting bathrooms, including maintaining bathroom supplies. Additional tasks (which are not necessarily done daily) can include carpet and upholstery cleaning, dusting ceilings and light fixtures, and general maintenance tasks such as replacing burnt-out light bulbs. Baltimore.BizJournalsDirectory.com provides an overview.
Generally a cleaning company representative will need to tour your office or store before quoting a monthly price, as the types and conditions of surfaces affects the time it will take to clean them. The main factors for estimating the cost of janitorial service are frequency of cleaning; the age and condition of the premises; overall square footage; and special considerations such as heavy traffic areas, elevators or unusual cleaning requests. EzineArticles.com explains how costs are estimated[2] from the perspective of the owner of a janitorial service.
Discounts:
Many multi-tenant buildings offer janitorial services, either for an extra charge or included in the rent. Before hiring an outside janitorial service, check to see what might already be available in your building.
Most janitorial services use their own cleaning supplies. If you're providing the cleaning supplies, be sure to let them know that in advance so they don't bill you for supplies.
Shopping for office cleaning:
Before getting estimates, draw up a list of the tasks you absolutely need to have done and another list of options you'd like to have done, then set a tentative budget for janitorial services. Have the lists handy when interviewing potential cleaning companies. Ask nearby business owners which cleaning company they use, and if they're satisfied with the service provided. Or search for members of the International Janitorial Cleaning Services Association[3] or, for larger buildings, the Building Service Contractors Association International.
Get at least three estimates. Ask about the type of equipment and materials (some use environmentally-friendly cleaning supplies); who will do the work and what sort of supervision will be provided, if any; whether you're required to sign a long-term contract (1-3 years); and how soon the cleaning service can begin. Require proof that the company is properly licensed and bonded, and ask how the employees are screened -- this is important as the cleaning employees will be inside your business at night, as thefts can occur.
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how much should I charge? currently charge $385 for once a week cleaning. sq. footage is a bit over 10,000 sq ft. 10 desks 2 break rooms 1.5 kitchen area with 2 sinks, 4 bathrooms.
We do small therapy center cleaning 5 small rooms sweep and mop. front reception room. 3 urinals and 3 sinks and trash pickup. Up stairs lobby and bath room sweep and mop. is that price is low or ok.
I am not sure how much to charge for a not time cleaning for 11,200 sqft 2 story building. The only tasks are to sweep and mop. The building was already cleaned more than 3 months ago by someone else. I live in south Texas. Business expect low prices but I do not want to over or under price this bid.
How much should I be charging Per month or per square foot for Daily spot cleaning of glass, walls, trash container tops, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash and diaper genies, dish washing, wiping all touch surfaces, wiping furniture. Office dustingand burnishing floors once a week. Scrub bathroom once a month
I am wondering if this price is too high. Washing floors, garbage, three bathrooms, garbage removal. Burnishing floor once per month. Dusting office. I thought it would take about 4 hrs per night. In Canada. Contract is 7 days a week
I was requested by a satisfied Client that we had previously cleaned thier new home (post construction) to give a bid to clean thier buisness 1x week. I asked if they knew the Sq ft. And did a walkthrough of the property. is there a website I can go on Define the actual footage of the warehouse/ business???
Frequency: 5 times per week. Except 5 weeks per yea
Going rates can vary. However, your best advice is to stay below prices like Service Master or some big franchise charges. In general their help isn't that bright or speaks no English. Franchises charge anywhere from a dollar twenty-five to dollar fifty per Square foot for a whole year.In putting this into perspective you may want to charge only a 1.15 to $1.20per square foot. This is just General sweeping, mopping and cleaning. Emptying trash and cleaning bathrooms. Keep in mind you cannot keep up with every messy Marvin in every office. Let them clean their own desk and office furniture. You're there provide cleanliness for the building not personal spaces. The minute that you fall into this trap everyone will want it done. With that being said I have worked out some exclusive Arrangements before, for example,a building that has many businesses who want that little extra touch. Some of these involved likes of Ceos or major Corporate Branches
General cleaning mopping dusting trash 10 bathrooms large break area 2 large conference rooms large foyer tile flooring mostly carpeted area 15 large office with store front glass. Charging .25 per square foot on the mark for this Job??
I clean an office building and part of the factory.there are 11 offices 2 ladies rm. LG. Men's room (3 stalls and 2 urinals. Large caferteria. Empty all the trash clean all the glass, vacuum, and mop.i also do some cleaning in the factory. I get 165.00 a week. Should up my cost. I used to be an employee but the CO asked to start my own company and this is what she offered to pay me. I have been doing it for 3 years now.
I live in Texas, and was wanting to expand to office cleaning. Can anyone help me on how much to charge?? Please anything would be appreciated.. prefer someone from Texas because rates seem to be different per state. Thank you in advance.. Donna [email protected]
A mother and daughter team with 2 helpers has been apart of our office since 2015 and they are honest dependable ladies Who take there cleaning business very serious and have been a pleasure to be apart of our office here.one of our office members hired them to clean there home I would recommend these ladies to anyone for there cleaning call these ladies Refection 317-7177738
We felt comfortable after the estimate was provided & after the first cleaning we knew we made the right choice. Right Touch Cleaning Service gave our office a face lift pretty much. The crew was polite professional & exceeded our expectations. I recommend them to other business owners.
We have 3 bedroom house with 2 and 1/2 bath and kitchen, she does excellent job,and leave the enter house sparkling clean just like her company name says.this is her contact,ask about concord 4047868606
After hours only- service includes trash removal/ vacuuming/ mopping all floors and disinfecting door knobs five times a week and all of the above plus dusting, detail bathroom/ kitchenette twice weekly
I'm looking for a small or medium size office where I can go 5 times a week in the early morning(6am-9am)or in the late afternoon(5pm-8pm). I'm hardworking,customer-oriented,organized,trustworthy, reliable,friendly. I have more than 7 years experience in office cleaning field.
Ragsjeans inc. is a great cleaning company they offer landscaping as well and when i got the referrals they where very pleased they keep our place looking great i highly recommend them there number is (617)918-3601. or you can email them at rags jeans at hotmail.com
I & g shine Cleaning services , She has been with us for 3 years now. Family business. hard working mother and daughter. very reliable.honest and very detailed . give her a call, 562-417-0191 Ines
I have been using Dust to Dawn Cleaning for about 3 months now. They go above and beyond to keep my office clean. I am happy with the results, as well as my office staff. They do high quality work at very reasonable prices. I would highly recommend!
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