With the steadily increasing number of offices, it's more important than ever to have high-quality cleaning services for offices throughout the UK.
Over the last several years, the UK has seen a substantial increase in the number of office buildings. Not only is the young population of the UK moving into cities at a surprising rate, the number of available office jobs has increased substantially in those areas. Flexible workspace, in particular, is on the rise, with hybrid offices now holding about 17.7% of the market.
High-quality cleaning services offer a number of advantages for your office.
Finding a quality cleaning service, however, isn't always as easy as it sounds. Do you need a cleaning service for your building? Make sure you're looking for these three important qualities.
If you're looking for a high-quality, reputable cleaning service, ask about the systems that service has in place. Consider how they interact with their customers, how they book clients, and how they take care of cleaning the office.
A cleaning service without a system will come into your office haphazardly. Not only will this mean that it takes them longer to take care of the cleaning tasks (potentially resulting in a higher bill for you, depending on whether you're billed by hour or according to a contract), it means that they may miss out on important cleaning details, from forgetting to empty the rubbish cans to ignoring the spill under your desk for weeks before it finally gets cleaned up.
With a system, on the other hand, the cleaning service will come in ready to get the job done. The cleaners will work their way through the office, taking care of all of the important details. Get a new cleaner because of a shift in the company or an employee on holiday? No problem! The replacement will come through with the same efficiency and attention to detail that you got from your favourite cleaner.
Not only that, systems streamline customer interactions, billing, and more. They'll ensure that the cleaners show up at your office when you expect them, on a schedule that works for you, and that your invoice arrives on time each month, without a delay. A company with a system is a better company to work with--and that means you can focus more on the important details of running your business, rather than needing to focus on your cleaning company.
Sometimes, cleaning companies fall into the habit of rushing through their daily tasks in an effort to get in and out of the office as quickly as possible. While you don't want your daily habits disrupted any more than necessary, you do want a cleaning company that will take the time and effort to get the job done right.
Before hiring a cleaning company, take a look at their reviews. Examine their website as well as checking their Google My Business listing. Take a look at reviews on their social media pages. Read both satisfied and dissatisfied reviews so that you can get an idea of exactly what customers do and don't like about a specific cleaning company.
If possible, ask the cleaning company if they can provide you with references. Speaking with previous satisfied clients is a great way to get a better idea of exactly what the cleaning company will offer when they work for you. You may ask:
When you talk with a reference, you can get a much better idea of exactly how well the company performs--and significantly increase the odds that you will make a choice that works well for your business.
When you hire a company to clean your office building, you want a company that focuses on, well, office buildings. A house cleaner may have a very different approach than someone who is used to cleaning offices for a living.
Look for a company that specialises in exactly the kind of building you have. Do you inhabit a brand new building? Look for cleaners who know how to deal with the latest technology. House your business in an older complex? Make sure your cleaner has worked in old buildings before and knows how to keep them looking their best. Before hiring, take the time to talk to the cleaner to discover whether they have the experience you need.
Are you ready to hire a high-quality cleaning service with extensive experience with a wide range of office buildings? Contact us today to learn more about the services we offer.