Keeping your building clean is important—but so is staying on budget. When you’re looking for ways to cut cleaning expenses, it can feel like you’re stuck between two bad options: pay less and risk lower quality, or pay more to get the job done right.
But here’s the good news: there are ways to lower your janitorial costs without cutting corners. By adjusting how and when services are delivered, you can save money and still keep your space in excellent shape. Here are two strategies to consider.
- Adjust the Cleaning Schedule to Fit Actual Use
Labor is the biggest part of what you’re paying for in janitorial services—often around 60% of the total cost. If you want to reduce your cleaning bill, the first place to look is how often certain areas are being cleaned. Many businesses stick to routines that haven’t been updated in years. But if you take a closer look, you may find some areas don’t need to be cleaned as often as they currently are.
For example, low-traffic offices or storage rooms might not need daily cleaning. Instead, they could be cleaned weekly without any noticeable difference. Meanwhile, high-use areas like entryways, restrooms, and break rooms should still be cleaned regularly. By focusing attention where it’s truly needed, you can reduce overall labor time without compromising cleanliness.
Try This: Review how your facility is used day to day. Could some rooms go a few days without cleaning? Are you vacuuming areas that barely get used? A cleaning professional can help you evaluate your space and suggest where to cut back without losing quality.
- Don’t Bundle in Special Projects—Pay As You Go
Services like floor polishing, carpet deep cleans, or window washing are important parts of keeping a building in top shape. But they’re often included in janitorial contracts on a regular schedule, whether they’re needed or not. This means you could be paying for services that are either done too often—or sometimes not at all.
Instead, ask your cleaning provider for individual prices for these services and schedule them only when you need them. This can help you avoid paying for unnecessary work and gives you more control over your budget.
Try This: Request a list of extra services with flat-rate pricing. Then plan to use them when it makes sense, based on actual need. This small change can lead to big savings over the course of a year.
You don’t need to sacrifice a clean workplace to save money. With a few simple changes—like adjusting cleaning frequency and switching to on-demand pricing for special tasks—you can control your janitorial costs while keeping your facility looking professional.
Need help figuring out where to start? Contact us for a no-cost consultation. We’ll help you find the best approach to meet your cleaning needs without overspending.
