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12 Questions to Ask Before You Sign a Janitorial Contract
Before you sign a janitorial contract, get written answers on twelve points: how the scope is defined, what is excluded, how pricing and escalation work, who employs and supervises the crew, how quality is inspected and reported,...
Janitorial Programs for Distribution, Manufacturing and Petrochemical Facilities
A janitorial program for a distribution center, manufacturing plant or petrochemical site needs six things an office program can usually do without: cleaning coverage on every shift the facility runs, routes planned around...
Janitorial Programs for Corporate Campuses and Headquarters
A janitorial program for a corporate campus or headquarters has to do six things that a basic office cleaning contract usually leaves vague. It needs a coverage model that matches when people are actually in the buildings, and a...
Custodial Services for Schools and Colleges: How Education Buys
Public schools and colleges usually buy custodial services under public purchasing rules, not by simply picking a vendor. A K-12 district typically buys through its own competitive solicitation or through a cooperative purchasing...
How to Buy Commercial Janitorial Services: A Facility Director's Guide
Buying commercial janitorial services well comes down to doing things in the right order. Document the building and the scope first, then qualify who is allowed to bid, then compare what each bid assumes about staffing and...
5 Signs You're Managing Your Janitorial Vendor
1. You're the one identifying most of the problems A missed trash pickup. An overlooked restroom. A floor that hasn't been maintained properly. A recurring problem on the night shift.
Why Janitorial Contracts Start Strong and Fall Apart After 90 Days
The first 90 days get everyone's attention Starting a new janitorial contract creates urgency.
The Hidden Cost of Choosing the Wrong Janitorial Company
The customer’s previous janitorial vendor was charging roughly $10,000 more per month than what the operation actually required. At the same time, the frontline cleaning team was earning about $2 less per hour than they should...
Vendor or Partner? 6 Questions Facility Leaders Should Ask
1. Do They Share Responsibility—or Just Deliver a Task? A vendor completes tasks listed in a scope of work. A partner shares responsibility for outcomes.
How to Kick Off a Vendor Transition in 2026
1. Start With Your Scope—Not Just Your Pain Points Most vendor transitions are triggered by problems: too many complaints, missed shifts, or staff who simply don’t show up. That’s valid—but it’s only the starting point.