Hiring a Cleaning Company For Your Home or Office

There are a number of cleaning companies in just about every metropolitan area and hiring one may not cost as much as you think. Since they are almost essential for a large office and they can be very useful for even small ones, business owners should definitely think about finding a good service they can count on. But they aren’t just for offices. Schools, government institutions, and even private residences can make use of a cleaning company. 

The first step to hiring a cleaning company is to make a list of the ones in your area. They should be easy to find from the phone book or the internet. Some may even advertise on local bulletin boards, so don’t miss out on an opportunity to find smaller niche businesses in this fashion. Once you have your list, start making calls to other businesses in the area. See who they use for a service. You may be able to get some tips as to which direction you should go. If you’re uncomfortable making the calls, do some in person visiting. Check out your local mall and see what janitorial service they use. This same service could be perfect for your needs.

If you’ve settled on one or two possibilities, check out the Better Business Bureau. You can find them on the web, or you can make a call directly. They’ll be able to tell you if the cleaning company in question is a member and whether they’ve had any complaints filed against them. Next, see if the place has a website of their own. If they do, it might be able to tell you more about what kinds of jobs they take on and you’ll be able to better decide if they would be a good fit for your purposes.

Finally, do some comparison shopping. Call the services directly and ask how much they charge. Make a list of the various places and their rates. You might be surprised at how expensive some are in comparison to others. That’s because of the nature of such service businesses. Unlike retail, they don’t often feel they have to directly compete on price. That means that those that do offer a great rate will sometimes be well below some of the bigger businesses in the area. Check and see if they have any references before you make a hiring decision. This is especially important if you choose to go with a smaller, less established service.