Domestic Cleaning vs Commercial Cleaning

The janitorial business may not seem all that glamourous and it isn’t but domestic and office cleaning is a very important part of our lives whether we realize it or acknowledge it.  Ask any mother how much time they spend cleaning and you will be quite surprised to find out what a time dedication it can be to keep a house clean.  Ask any building manager what their annual budget for office cleaning is any they will most likely know off the top of their head.  Cleanliness is a huge factor in keeping schools running, restaurants open, and homes healthy.  Before germs were discovered to be responsible for disease it often took whole ares of town burning to ride a city of disease.  This correlation was noticed by astute scientists and germ theory was developed.  

We know fully understand how disease and sickness is transmitted and we understand the importance of keeping high traffic areas clean.  Lets take a closer look at the differences between domestic cleaning and commercial cleaning.

Anything that is not domestic fits into the category of commercial cleaning, this includes hospitals, schools, industrial facilities, and offices.  All of them require different levels of cleanliness and all have special considerations that must be taken into account.  This is a cost of doing business that is often not considered when working initial budgets but must eventually be factored in.

Domestic cleaning on the other hand is also highly important but as you have probably seen at times it is often neglected.  Busy individuals often find that cleaning is one of the things that can be ignored or saved for later and disappointingly this can have health consequences as well as a reduction in property values.

Food and health related business are held to a certain standard and rightly so.  Unhygienic buildings in this case can and do lead to serious health complications which can spread quickly and have a ripple effect.  Not only in a local are but also throughout an entire economy.  Thinks about food packing industries that allow salmonella into numerous shipments of food traveling all over the country.  This can be eliminated by using the proper cleaning supplies and maintaining proper procedures.

Office cleaning is usually not as meticulous but is still important.  A sick building can lead to reduced productivity and down time for a company which translates into lost dollars and a reduction of competitive advantage.  If your people do not have the basic healthy living environment you cannot possibly expect them to be productive.

In a large city there are thousands of commercial buildings that must be cleaned everyday.  Bathrooms must be hygienic and doorknobs and handles must be cleaned, trash must be taken out and windows must be cleaned.  This translates into big business for companies willing to take on the challenge of office cleaning.  And with the cleanliness of many homes being neglected there is a huge potential for domestic cleaning businesses.

Commercial cleaning can be a lucrative business, but matching the quality with the price can be very competitive and many companies undercut costs to obtain business.  Once they have the Contract they sometimes up sell these Contracts or let them expire.  The value of the contract determines the amount of time that can be spent on certain tasks and cleaning supplies.  Speed and price very rarely depict to quality of the work being done.  It is essential that quality control be implemented on a regular basis.

Cleaning a home is different.  Most homeowners expect more that what they pay for.  Peoples time is valuable and cleaning is a very time intensive job.  Getting things done right takes time and homeowners should realize this when negotiating a price.

Domestic cleaning and commercial cleaning are very different.  Each require specific skill sets and and harbor certain risks which must be taken into account.  Having a reasonable budget for both is highly important.  If you are looking into hiring a cleaning service for your needs make sure that you determine what you really need and match your cleaning service to your needs.  Hiring domestic cleaning help can be challenging but it can also be money well spent.