THE COST OF CLEANING
Let’s start here: commercial janitorial work is not overly complex.
As such, it would stand to reason purchasing commercial janitorial services would also not be too complex. Get few companies and pick the least expensive. Simple… right? Well, maybe not.
Knowing the cost to keep a facility clean and tidy is important to facility owners and managers, and answering this question depends on multiple factors:
1. Number of People Using the Facility
2. Type of Business
3. Characteristics of the Facility
4. Type & Frequency of Services Requested
5. Quality of Expectations
The 800-pound Gorilla – Labor Costs
The single greatest cost associated with keeping a facility clean is the cost of labor. More specifically, how many “man hours” of labor are required to keep a facility clean and orderly. Labor wages account for 60-70% of most janitorial budgets. Each of the factors can have a significant impact on the estimated labor hours.