Guides

How to Choose a Commercial Janitorial Contractor You Can Trust

What to check before you hand a contractor your keys, your alarm codes and an empty building every night.

What to Put in a Janitorial RFP and Scope of Work

A clear scope is what makes bids comparable and service disputes rare. What to include, section by section.

Understanding Janitorial Pricing: Square Feet, Visits and Day Porters

Why bids for the same building can land far apart, and how to compare them on what they actually include.

Bonding, Insurance and Workers' Comp: Why They Matter to Your Building

Three kinds of coverage every janitorial contractor should be able to show you, what each is generally for, and how to check them.

Questions to Ask Before You Sign a Janitorial Contract

What to settle in writing before the first night of service — term, notice, price changes, supervision and access.

Switching Janitorial Contractors: What the First 30 Days Should Look Like

How to hand a building from one contractor to the next without gaps, missing keys or a rough first month.

Running a janitorial company?

We also publish guides for janitorial contractors — bidding, pricing, account retention, and what your business might be worth.

Guides for Janitorial Contractors