In selecting a cleaning service, there are large national companies and small, local organizations that will compete for your business. There are advantages and disadvantages to both, but either choice will work for your business as long as the cleaning service provides well-trained, experienced cleaners.
Large commercial cleaning services may offer more industrially advanced equipment that can equate to cleaner environments and/or less time to clean. A larger cleaning service can also send different personnel to your organization if you are not pleased with the original job. However, they tend to be less flexible on their fees and you may not get personalized attention since you are one of several accounts. Smaller, personally owned or locally franchised commercial cleaning services have a strong community presence and family business appeal and may provide a more personalized relationship. However, they may not have the staff to handle larger services, or the specialized equipment that some companies need. Here are some steps to selecting a commercial cleaning service: