What is a cleaning services agreement?

A cleaning services agreement is a contract between a landlord, office manager, real estate agent, or building management company and a person or company that provides professional floor cleaning services. The contract specifies the terms of the agreement between the cleaner and the client.

Housekeepers and self-employed cleaners can use a cleaning agreement to attract new clients and provide only those services that are specifically listed in the agreement.

Why do I need a cleaning service agreement?

A cleaning contract allows clients to communicate their expectations for the type of cleaning they want and the level of service and detail to be provided for each cleaning task.

For example, if you live alone, you may only need to vacuum your furniture once every two weeks, but if you have a dog or cat, you should vacuum your furniture at least twice a week. Some furniture requires special cleaning methods or materials.

Cleaning contracts can be used for regular cleaning services (weekly, monthly, etc.) or for one-time annual events such as carpet cleaning or spring cleaning. Cleaning services are typically billed on an hourly basis, so the client should clearly indicate at the time of the visit what tasks they would like completed.

Some times of day may also be more suitable than others. In some cases, housework may be subject to strict deadlines, such as cleaning on the day of a home sale. These are all valid reasons why you should put the terms of your contract in writing.

As a small business owner, you can enter into a cleaning contract to hire one or more cleaners to come to your workplace after hours and perform cleaning tasks such as trash removal, disinfecting, and cleaning toilets.

If you are a domestic worker or self-employed cleaner, you can use a cleaning services contract to manage your clients and keep your independent records. The properly prepared legal documentation will reassure potential clients that you have the necessary professionalism and are legally covered in the event of payment disputes.

How often do commercial floors need to be cleaned?

Daily floor cleaning checklist

• Vacuum heavily used carpeted areas.
• Sweep all tile and hardwood floors.
• Mop up spills to prevent stains.

Checklist for weekly floor cleaning

• Clean tile floors.
• Mop hardwood floors.

Monthly floor cleaning checklist

• If you work in a health center or daycare center, you should thoroughly clean all floors monthly.
• Checklist for quarterly floor cleaning.
• Clean carpets with a carpet cleaning machine or hire a commercial carpet cleaner.
• Clean tile and grout thoroughly with a tile floor scrubber or call a commercial tile cleaner.
• Sweep and polish wood floors.
• Wax tile floors if they receive heavy use.

Checklist for annual floor cleaning.

• Wax tiled floors.
• Seal tile grout lines.
• Use carpet protectant on all carpets.

How to clean different types of floors

How to care for carpets

There are three main ways to keep a carpet clean.

• The best way to keep commercially used carpets clean is to vacuum them regularly.
• Thoroughly clean your carpets with a carpet cleaner to remove dust and allergens.
• Stains can be removed by spot cleaning.

Learn how to make a chemical-free spot cleaner.

• Mix 1/4 teaspoon of clear liquid dishwashing detergent in 1 cup of warm water.
• Spray this solution on the stain and blot with a dry white cloth.
• Spray the stain with warm water and blot with a dry white cloth.
• Repeat all steps until the stain is removed.

How to care for tile floor

There are three main ways to keep the tile clean

• Sweeping
• Mopping with a string mop or string mop.
• Mopping with an automatic polishing machine for tile floors.

How to mop tile floors

• Sweep regularly to remove dirt and debris. Always sweep first and then mop.
• Create a “mopping schedule” before mopping to avoid messy mopping.
• Use a string mop or string mop. Sponge mops push dirty water into the grout, making it harder to clean later.
• Change the water frequently. If you mop with dirty water, the floor in your workshop will look dirty.
• Dry the floor with a clean, lint-free cloth or microfiber mop.

How to care for wooden floors

Wood floors should be cleaned more gently than carpets and tile. There are three ways to keep wood floors clean

• Sweep regularly with a broom or dry mop.
• Clean with a microfiber mop. Never use sponges or wool mops. This type of mop head uses a lot of water and can cause wood floors to warp.
• Finally, when using wood floor cleaners, use solutions with a specific pH level to avoid damaging the wood. Cleaners that are not specifically designed for hardwood should never be used on hardwood floors. Bona Wood Floor Cleaner is recommended for daily use.