Commercial cleaning services normally quote their rates depending on several factors. Some commercial cleaning companies charge their clients a monthly fee, where others charge by individual job, often based on an hourly rate. Regardless of whether you will be charged by the hour or not, this article outlays the common grounds of which commercial cleaning companies normally base their rates.

Depending on the size of the commercial cleaning company, rates sometimes vary extensively. Often smaller companies can be more competitive because of smaller overheads. It does pay to shop around for commercial cleaning quotes before finalising a contract. A few phone calls will help you to establish the “going rate for commercial cleaning services” in your area.

The following are generally taken into account by commercial cleaning service providers:

- Overall square meters of complex
- Frequency of cleaning.
- Types of floor surfaces (vinyl, ceramic tile, carpet, etc.)
- Types of rooms – also note the number of toilets and fixtures used.
- Any special considerations the client has, like heavy traffic areas, lifts, unusual requests, etc.
- Specific services the client is seeking, such as dusting, mopping or emptying rubbish.

Special commercial cleaning service duties would fall under the following points and will normally be charged extra.

- Washing Windows.
- Stripping and Waxing.
- Machine Cleaning of Ceramic Tile floors.
- Cleaning Carpets.
- Cleaning appliances such as refrigerator, microwave, etc.
- Buffing and Polishing.

If you are looking to employ a commercial cleaning service contractor over the long term, you might be able to get e better deal. It is important to make sure that details such as length of contract, your responsibilities, the contractors responsibilities, charges such as monthly commercial cleaning charges, hourly commercial cleaning charges and other note worthy points are factored into the contract before any employment can begin.

Professional commercial cleaning service companies will automatically factor these points into their contract. Should you have questions it would be beneficial for both parties to clean them up before the service agreement becomes active in order to avoid any disappointment.

Commercial cleaning services can give your business peace of mind to keep your offices clean and presentable.