Key takeaways
- Get the scope in writing: tasks, frequency and what's not included.
- Ask who supplies what: cleaning products vs paper goods and soap.
- Agree on schedule, access and security before the first visit.
- Ask for proof of insurance if your landlord or policy requires it, and read the contract terms.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Will you do a walkthrough? A good quote starts with seeing the space.
- What exactly is included each visit? Trash, restrooms, break room, floors, high-touch points, glass.
- What's done less often? Baseboards, vents, inside appliances, high dusting.
- When will you clean? Before opening, after close or weekends.
- Who supplies products and paper goods? Most cleaners bring cleaning supplies; businesses often supply toilet paper, towels and soap.
- How do keys, codes and alarms work?
- How do I report a problem? You want one direct contact who answers.
- What are the contract terms? Length, notice to cancel and how price changes are handled.
- Can you provide a certificate of insurance? Ask if your lease or building requires one.
Red flags
- A price over the phone without seeing the space or hearing details
- No written scope
- Hard to reach before you've even signed
How often should an office be cleaned?
Busy offices with daily visitors often need cleaning several times a week; small offices with a few employees may only need weekly or every-other-week service. Restrooms and break rooms usually drive the schedule.
Curries Cleaning Services provides commercial and office cleaning within about 45 road miles of Owen County, Kentucky, starting with a free walkthrough. Call or text (859) 428-7957.
FAQ
What should a commercial cleaning contract include?
The tasks and their frequency, the schedule, who supplies products and paper goods, access and security arrangements, price, payment terms, and how either side can end the agreement.
Is janitorial service the same as commercial cleaning?
They overlap. Janitorial usually means routine scheduled cleaning; commercial cleaning can also include deep cleaning, floor care and post-construction cleanup.