If you run a business then you will be more than aware that it’s not just the day to day running of the company you have to oversee but also the organising of cleaning contracts to ensure that your office or place of work is a clean, hygienic and productive environment for both your workforce and yourself.
Like many businesses you may well have separate cleaning contracts allocated to specific cleaning areas of your business, such as window cleaners, washroom cleaners and maybe even a separate contract for all your shredding and recycling requirements.
A great way to cut back on both the extra paperwork and extra expense is to employ a contract cleaning company that provide a ‘complete cleaning’ service.
What you can expect from a ‘Complete Clean’ contract cleaning company.
- Cost effective. With the bonus of being able to consolidate all your cleaning contracts into one, tidy package you will be able to save money, paying just one contractor for the work required.
- Peace of mind. A good cleaning contractor offers peace of mind with guaranteed services as when you require them, so you no longer need to worry about whether your window cleaning contractors are going to turn up or why the washroom cleaner is late.
- All aspects of cleaning covered. A ‘complete clean’ contractor will cover every aspect of your cleaning requirements from washroom services, window cleaning, cafeteria cleaning, hard floor polishing, carpet cleaning and thorough, deep down cleaning of the main working area, right down to the cleaning of work surfaces, walls and even the telephones.
- Tailored services. A good contractor will work around your requirements, preparing a cleaning programme that is personal to your particular cleaning needs. That way you only pay for the services that you have requested.
- Supplies. You can also expect a wide variety of supplies which will regularly replenished, especially for your washrooms.
- Washroom supplies can include:
- Hand dryer units
- Paper towels
- Toilet tissue
- Soaps/hand care
- Air freshener
- Vending machines
- Sanitary bins
- Paper/document shredding. Look out for cleaning contractors who can provide you with a shredding service for all your confidential documents/waste.
- Recycling service. A contractor who will be able to provide you with recycling bins and containers to help your company become more environmentally friendly. The contractor will also provide a collection service, removing all your recycled waste and transporting it to a recycling centre.
- Credentials. A good way to judge the reliability of a contract cleaning service is to check their credentials. The company’s staff should all:
- Be briefed in COSHH practice and prevention
- Be fully versed in health and safety practices
- Be thoroughly screened and vetted and DBS checked where required
- Adhere to the company’s policies at all times
- Be fully trained to a high standard
- Be subject to regular evaluation and on the spot inspection
- Follow environmentally friendly cleaning practices
- Be fully insured under the company’s liability policy
Hiring the right cleaning contractor can be challenging, nonetheless, always ask for references, read their customer reviews and don’t be afraid to ask around, it’s always good to know that the contractor you are hiring comes highly recommended by other companies as well.