Tips on choosing a janitorial services provider

Posted by Complete Care Maintenance on August 26th, 2015

The results you get regarding your housekeeping issues depend on the cleaning service. It is important to consider experience, skills, scope of services, cost and references as well as insurance coverage a janitorial service maintains.

Given the overall benefits one stands to get while using the various options available from a janitorial service, it is important to do your homework. There are a multitude of companies to choose from bur you will obviously want to get the one with the best bang for your buck. Your overall business image is partially dependent on the results you get from a janitorial service and a clean office will enhance that image. A bad cleaning company will offer nothing more than headaches, inconvenience and a disgruntled staff. If you are going through that process now or will be in the future, you will want to consider the following factors;

Experience

This should be the first consideration since it gives you a snapshot to how long the company has been in business. This can also indicate the level of service as well as familiarity with a number of cleaning demands and scenarios.

Scope of services offered

There will be a definite inconvenience and cost differences if you work with different New Brunswick NJ Cleaning Services for various cleaning needs. Every time you need your carpets cleaned, floors stripped and waxed and windows washed, you don’t want to use a different janitorial service? Do you? You can save more money and enjoy greater benefits with a single company that will integrate all your cleaning needs. At the end of the day you will want to choose a company that will provide you with a full service package that meets your housekeeping needs.

Cost

While you should not compromise the quality of service you are getting in order to save on your annual cleaning costs, it is important to get value for your money. Look at the cost vis-a-vis services offered structure of the prospective porter and matron service option and compare it with others. The best companies will customize much of the cost to your needs and provide a few extra services at a discount or for free.

Cleaning staff

Ensure the staff is trained and has the necessary accreditation for the job. You want to have the peace of mind knowing that those handling your property are trained and fit to do so. When meeting the company for the first time, make a point of asking them about their recruitment process, background checks and any training that they offer their staff.

Insurance coverage

It is extremely impotent that you verify and obtain the insurance coverage amounts. You will want to make sure that your company is added as an “additional insured”. This protects you in case anything does happen. Make sure you receive a certificate of insurance (COI) from the janitorial companies insurance agency. This saves you from incurring any monetary loss of property or being liable for compensation should an accident occur.

 Customer service

This is a crucial aspect especially if you plan a long term arrangement with the Mercer County NJ Cleaning Service. Ensure they have fast response to enquiries and the staffs also are courteous and aware of your needs.