If you’re managing a large building and find yourself negotiating a seemingly endless barrage of contractors to keep everything clean and maintained, you may need to upgrade your core service provider.

Many facility managers find themselves feeling trapped in a never-ending cycle of estimates, negotiations, and scheduling to get all of their needs met. This happens when their service providers are limited in what they can offer.

Your janitorial company can’t do windows above the second story. The window cleaners don’t do vaulted light fixtures. The floor guys don’t do pressure washing. Your carpet guys don’t do upholstery. The list goes on.

But when you partner with a comprehensive Cleaning and maintenance provider, not only are all of your needs provided through one contact, they’re included in a regular schedule. Suddenly you’re enjoying set-it-and-forget-it convenience.

The key is understanding what a comprehensive commercial cleaning service should be providing. Then you can ask: Does my current service match up?

What Does a Commercial Cleaning Service Actually Include?

A comprehensive commercial cleaning service provides top-to-bottom cleaning and maintenance for the livable and operational interior and exterior spaces of a building. This includes office cleaning, bathroom sanitation, waste management, carpet and upholstery cleaning, floor maintenance, interior and exterior window washing, pressure washing, disinfection services, annual deep cleaning, and post-construction cleaning for newly built or renovated spaces.

Comprehensive Services in Detail

You’re likely well-acquainted with simple janitorial service providers. The trash is gathered and removed, there’s some dusting, vacuuming and mopping, and maybe some fingerprints wiped off the glass doors. But as you know, a modern building has many other needs that need to be addressed monthly, quarterly, and annually. When you’re forced to contact outside contractors, these rates and their availability can end up costing you more in the long run. That’s why having a comprehensive provider can make your life easier, and save you money. Once you have a provider like Acuity, you can trust that that all of these services are built-in. And we have all of the necessary insurance, certifications, and experience to take care of the following:

Commercial Cleaning Services:

• Office Cleaning
  • Desk cleaning
  • Common area cleaning
  • Bathroom sanitation
• Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
  • High-temp and eco friendly
  • Frequency recommendations and scheduling
• Floor Maintenance
  • Sweeping, mopping, polishing
  • Modern equipment and techniques
• Window Cleaning
  • No height limitations
  • OSHA approved equipment and techniques
  • Frequency recommendations and scheduling
• Disinfection Services
  • Post-COVID era standards
  • Eco friendly methods and products
• Exterior Cleaning and Maintenance
  • Pressure washing and Graffiti Removal
  • Waste management and recycling
  • Parking and Patio area cleaning

Specialized Services

• Deep Cleaning
  • Quarterly and Annual Scheduling
  • Consistent inspection and reporting
• High-Touch Point Sanitization
  • Increased attention to high-traffic areas
  • Important during cold and flu season
• Post-Construction Cleaning
  • Heavy duty vacuum, waste removal, and restoration
  • New or renovated spaces

How to Choose the Right Commercial Cleaning Service

To avoid an endless bid-and-schedule hassle, you need a partner that can offer comprehensive services. Review your annual needs and make a list of all of the recurring services you pay for. Avoid providers that aren’t insured, certified, or equipped to provide those core services that you need.

After making a list of potential providers, compare them to any reviews, awards, or clients they may have. Companies with a solid reputation and a proven track record of high-quality service should make it to your shortlist of potential partners.

Beware of any salespeople that promise “we haven’t done that before, but we can.” For instance, contractors that use your building as a guinea pig for new equipment may end up doing more harm than good.

Benefits of Hiring Professional Commercial Cleaning Services

As mentioned, you can save yourself a lot of trouble by working with a comprehensive commercial service provider. Some companies that offer “commercial cleaning” are only providing matching shirts and expensive vacuums. But when you partner with a proven cleaning service, you benefit by simplifying your cleaning and maintenance projects, reduce your bottom line, and enjoy a healthier work environment.

Conclusion

If you’re in an endless bid-and-book cycle for your building’s cleaning needs, consider a Total Facility Management provider like Acuity Total Solutions. Let our extensive certifications, insurance, and experience be your core resource to a more efficient facility.

Contact Us to discuss your unique needs.

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