Choosing a contract cleaning company to ensure your workplace is cleaned to a high standard is an important decision and should be given serious thought.
Whilst price is often at the forefront of these decisions, it’s also important to choose a company that is reliable, professional, and qualified.
A clean workplace is welcoming to customers and clients and is important for employee well-being, which will lead to higher productivity, so having the right cleaning company is critical for your business to meet and exceed cleaning standards.
When choosing your cleaning service, there are a few things that you should look for in order to make sure that they can provide the quality of service that is necessary to serve your business.
References
Don’t trust a contract cleaning company based on what they say – ask for references or testimonials that will attest to their competence, experience, and track record in the marketplace.
Look for a company that is highly recommended, whether this be from someone you know or from online reviews, for example.
Hiring practices
How a cleaning company selects its staff is also important for you to consider. Ask if they do security DBS, and if they test potential staff members to ensure that they can fit into varied environments.
Cleaning staff may need to be left in your establishment after hours and may even be entrusted with securing your premises before they leave.
You need to know whether your business will not be exposed, via unlocked doors for example. Your needs may be such that the contractor’s staff has to interact with your employees on a regular basis, so choose a firm whose employees will fit seamlessly into your business’s operations, causing no disruption to daily activities.
Furthermore, ensure that any potential selections are able to provide your company with their team’s proof of right to work in the UK before their start date.
Insurance
Accidents in the workplace are always a possibility, and sometimes, even with the most stringent of staff selection methods, there can be damage to your property or your staff.
Look for a contract cleaning company with insurance coverage, liability and workers compensation. Insurance will protect your business from any claims for injuries or losses that could occur.
Green cleaning In the current climate, many customers demand that their service providers and suppliers use environmentally safe practices to reduce their carbon footprint. Play your part and choose a contract cleaning company who employs eco-friendly solutions where possible and has the appropriate accreditation for these processes. The right cleaning company will even be able to help you with energy-saving initiatives and how to effectively manage waste disposal and recycling.
Here at Samsic UK, we are committed to finding new and innovative ways of green cleaning, such as with Toucan, a chemical-free disinfecting agent.
Flexibility and reliability
Your cleaning service should be able to work when you need them to, be this early morning or night shifts, and everything in between. They should be flexible enough to fit in with your company’s schedule.
Reliability is also essential, because if your cleaners start and finish late, this can have a knock-on effect on other scheduled events.
To ensure standards are maintained promote a good relationship between your manager and the cleaning supervisor to address any potential issues that may arise.
Make sure they can meet your company’s needs
Your premises will have its own unique needs, and your cleaning company must be able to meet these. A thorough assessment should first be undertaken, with quotes provided for the services.
To make your life easier, you should aim to hire one provider who can meet all your needs.
Health and Safety
This is an essential element, and any cleaning staff should be trained in health and safety to a high standard. When cleaning in a commercial property, which may be populated by staff and customers on a daily basis, health and safety is crucial.
Your cleaning contractor should carry out risk assessments when necessary and ensure staff are up to date on any new developments in legislation, and that their equipment is serviced and maintained.
