“I Don’t Have Time to Write a Janitorial RFP” How to Write an Effective Janitorial RFP in less than 1 Hour One of the most common barriers keeping companies from making a needed change in janitorial vendors is the time it takes to prepare a request for proposal (RFP). In […]
In any industry, certain companies may adopt practices that fall short of ethical standards, and the cleaning industry is not immune to this reality. Unfortunately, unjust, or illegal practices are not uncommon in the cleaning field. One prevalent issue involves companies designating their workers as independent contractors to cut costs […]
Exiting your current janitorial contract: What are your options? Many customers have asked themselves this question, but canceling a service agreement should always be a last resort. However, if the cleaning or service quality has declined significantly, you may have to make a change. Can you get out of your […]
Finding a new cleaning company can be a time-consuming and demanding process. What if their performance doesn’t meet expectations? What if the initial experience proves to be less than satisfactory? What if the problems intensify, resulting in more complaints than what you experienced with your previous janitorial service provider? You […]
4 Steps to Finding the Right Commercial Cleaning Company Finding the right cleaning company for your facility can help you become more productive and offer peace of mind. In this article, we share four steps to help you find the right commercial cleaning company for your business. Step #1 […]
After reading this article, you will not be able to unknow what you are about to learn. So proceed with caution. Here is the startling truth: unless your cleaning company has a standard process for cleaning combined with a quality training program, the rags used to clean the bathrooms may […]
Selecting a janitorial company can be a bit like dating. There are some good ones and some bad ones, and if you aren’t careful, you could end up looking for a way to end the relationship. Is there a way to see beforehand whether or not you will end up […]
6 Signs Your Cleaning Services Company Has Quit You And what to do about it? There are lots of reasons why your cleaning company may not be doing a good job taking care of your facility. Perhaps they underbid the work, ownership has changed, or maybe other customers are […]
“Our floors look terrible!” This is a common phrase we encounter when called in by a prospective client to provide a proposal for cleaning services. Besides dirty restrooms and break rooms, there is nothing that draws the ire of building owners more than dull, damaged flooring. This should […]
We are not a cleaning franchise… After talking to scores of facility managers over the years, one question that regularly pops up is this: “Are you a franchise company?” Now why is such a question raised so frequently? It seems that many companies have had an unpleasant experience with […]
