Getting to Know Janitorial Pricing: What Drives the Cost?
Ever experienced a breakup where someone said, “It’s not you – it’s me”?
(Or maybe you’ve said it yourself.)
As cliché as it sounds, sometimes it’s true. Often, a mismatch happens because expectations weren’t clear from the start. The same can go for choosing a janitorial service—if you and your cleaning company aren’t aligned on what the pricing includes, things might end awkwardly.
To avoid that, understanding how janitorial pricing is built can make a huge difference. Knowing what affects the cost of janitorial services helps set clear expectations from day one, creating a solid foundation for a long-term partnership. Here are five key factors that typically influence janitorial costs.
To make it more relatable, we’ll describe these factors as if you’re evaluating a profile match.
1. The Activity Level in Your Facility
The number of people moving through your building is one of the biggest factors in cleaning costs. The more people there are—whether employees, customers, or visitors—the more cleaning that’s needed. More people mean more dirt, more trash, and more supplies needing replenishment. For instance, a 30,000-square-foot call center with 400 employees working across shifts will likely have a higher cleaning cost than a 300,000-square-foot warehouse staffed by only 60 workers.
2. The Type of Business You Run
Your industry also plays a big part in the cost of cleaning services. Different kinds of businesses have unique cleaning requirements. A manufacturing facility, for example, typically has more dirt and grime than a corporate office, which is easier to clean. Schools, medical facilities, and event spaces also need more frequent disinfecting, which can add to the cost.
3. Your Building’s Layout and Features
The specific layout and features of your building affect cleaning time. Things like cleanable square footage, the number of restrooms, floor types, and the building’s age all contribute to the amount of work involved. An older building with hard floors and packed workstations will generally need more attention than a newer facility with spacious areas and carpeted floors.
4. Your Cleaning Schedule and Needs
The specific layout and features of your building affect cleaning time. Things like cleanable square footage, the number of restrooms, floor types, and the building’s age all contribute to the amount of work involved. An older building with hard floors and packed workstations will generally need more attention than a newer facility with spacious areas and carpeted floors.
5. Your Cleanliness Standards
Expectations for cleanliness can vary widely. If you have high standards for a pristine space, this may require additional time and effort, which could increase costs. It’s essential to clearly communicate these expectations with your cleaning provider. For example, if you want dust-free surfaces every day, more time will be necessary, impacting the overall price.
In the end, all of these factors contribute to one main thing: the labor hours needed to keep your facility clean, which makes up the bulk of janitorial costs.
Now that you have a clearer picture of how janitorial pricing is calculated, let’s end with one last question:
Are you ready to make a new connection?
Contact us today to get a free quote on cleaning services for your facility!
