Janitorial and commercial cleaning are often used interchangeably, but they are different services. The Purple Maids distinguishes each service in this blog. 
Appearances matter in business, and if you don’t believe this statement, then you better believe the numbers. An early study found that 95 percent of customers say that their decision to shop or not to shop in a store is influenced by the establishment’s appearance. Fifty-two percent said outright that they avoid stores that look dirty from the outside.
Cleaning services for businesses are then very important, and something that offices and businesses shouldn’t overlook.
Now when we talk about business cleaning services, two more terms show up: janitorial services and commercial cleaning services. Both are often used interchangeably even though they mean different things.
Let’s talk about what these services mean and what each of them offers in this article.
What Are Janitorial Services?
Janitorial services cover more than routine cleaning. They include the small, everyday tasks that need to be done to keep your office or establishment clean and impressive to customers. These include sweeping and mopping floors, dusting desks, shelves, and other surfaces, emptying the trash bins, vacuuming rugs and carpets, cleaning the office pantry and bathroom, and restocking toiletries, soap, and other essentials that everyone in your office consumes each day.
The purpose of janitorial services is to maintain cleanliness in an establishment at all times. Daily janitorial staffs follow fixed cleaning schedules, although they will check the entire place for random dirt or trash every few hours. This allows them to keep the entire office or store clean without exhausting their crew.
Commercial janitorial services are offered more regularly compared to commercial cleaning services. We at the Purple Maids, for instance, offer professional janitorial services on a daily or weekly basis.
What Is Commercial Cleaning?
Commercial cleaning services are usually specialized. They take care of big cleaning jobs that may require special equipment and tools. These cleaning jobs don’t have to be done frequently but are still necessary to ensure that the office or commercial space is always clean and ready to receive clients.
Below are some examples of commercial cleaning services:
- Tile and grout cleaning
- Carpet cleaning and restoration
- Furniture and upholstery cleaning
- AC and air vent cleaning
- Hard surface steaming
- Hard surface stain removal
- Window washing
Commercial cleaning can be a one-off service or a number of scheduled cleanings over a specified period, like once-a-month cleaning for two years.
Choose a Company that Offers Both
Even if your business only needs either janitorial or commercial services, it pays to hire a cleaning company that offers both. It’s easier and more cost-effective to source all of your cleaning needs from one service provider than from multiple vendors. It’s also faster and more convenient because you don’t have to go through the process of searching and vetting service providers twice.
Likewise, your cleaning company won’t have to open a new client account and set up payment methods. They can quickly send a cleaning crew to your place of business with just one call.
The Purple Maids offers both janitorial and commercial cleaning services in the Greater Seattle Area. If your business or office is located here, give us a call. We can’t wait to show you what we can do for your business.
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