While the specific service offering will vary between commercial cleaning companies, there should be a general standard of service delivery common to all business cleaning services.

Some commercial cleaning companies specialised services including forensic cleaning, toxic dust extraction or trauma scenes, so it’s important to source cleaners with experience suited to the requirements of the contract. Increasingly, business cleaning services with environment-friendly practices and detergents are preferred contractors, so ask for credentials in this area.

Certain cleaning companies are also suited to specific physical environments. For example, specialised industrial cleaners are certified in the removal of toxic waste and contaminated material, while other cleaning services are suited to showrooms and office suites. In addition to standard cleaning services, some cleaning companies offer addition services such as removal of odours, smoke, pest control, sealing, stripping and cleanup of water damage.

It is also advisable to ask the cleaning company representative to take a site inspection prior to submitting a quote. This is an opportunity to detail the services required and to get a clear understanding of what is within standard cleaning requirements and what is considered additional services. It is also advisable to seek references and testimonials from existing clients of the cleaning company, and commercial cleaning companies pride themselves on their industry reputation.