Ever since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, business owners have had to face the reality of employee hygiene and general workplace cleanliness.
Even for those businesses who already had cleaning support in place, the pandemic really solidified the importance of a clean workplace (and we’re sure that those businesses were glad that they already had these systems in place!)
Whether you’re a business owner who had regular deep-cleans on a weekly basis already, or if you’re a commercial property landlord looking to revamp your current approach to cleaning, it’s often not the type of thing that you’d take on as a task yourself.
If you’re not looking to hire internally, then what other options do you have? A cleaning agency is often the ideal go-to solution between trying to uphold a strict cleaning process for your business yourself, and hiring an internal team.
Let’s take a look at the 10 reasons why you should look to hire a cleaning agency to support the ongoing hygiene and cleaning efforts of your business.
Ultimately, a cleaning agency is the primary solution from a convenience point of view. Whilst many services are subject to an ongoing contract by the very nature of the business, you will have options to cancel or pause a service as you see fit (note that this can depend on the company that you use).
Many cleaning agencies will also be ready to start when you are, meaning that if you’re in desperate need of a clean, you’re not having to wait for a significant amount of time to get the solutions you’re looking for. Plus, who wants to sit and wait in a dirty office?
For example, our team at SMC Premier has been established for over 40 years. With an initial background in cleaning, we’ve since grown to incorporate a number of different services, however cleaning is at the forefront of what we provide to our clients.
As a business owner, it’s always best to work with other established teams who have a proven track record of providing quality services, so that you know you’re getting the best of the best.
Equipment rental, whether cleaning or otherwise, can quickly become ineffective in terms of costs for businesses who want to do it themselves. And that’s not even factoring in your time to carry-out the regular cleans too.
When hiring a cleaning agency, there’s no need to worry about the equipment that will be required for the service, it’s simply included as part of the contract. Whether that’s cleaning equipment specific to deep-cleans, or specialist equipment to address a particular problem, you just have to let the cleaning agency know the issues you’re facing, and they will know the required equipment on a per-clean basis.
Not all cleaning requirements for business are equal. Some businesses may require multiple cleans each week due to footfall and hygiene requirements, whereas others may opt for a deep-clean once every two weeks.
When working with an external cleaning team, it’s important to have these options so that you know the cleaning approach is specifically tailored to what you’re looking for. A standard cleaning service for all businesses means that there will inevitably be aspects missed based on what you require specifically, so aim to look for a provider who offers bespoke solutions from the outset (and not something that you need to state prior to a clean commencing).
It’s simple… Nobody wants to visit a dirty office, and no staff want to work in an environment that they would deem unhygienic or unclean. Think about the impression that a dirty office gives-off too… would you want to work with a business who cannot uphold hygiene standards and show respect to both their staff and their visitors?
A critical aspect of what a cleaning agency can provide is the protection of your staff from germs and viruses. Whilst there’s no guarantee that any workplace will be completely virus-free, it’s crucial that businesses have the processes in place to look after their staff in the event of a viral outbreak.
Covid-19 scares aside, no staff member will stick around in an office that is full of germs. From regular kitchen and bathroom cleaning to ensuring reception is tidy and hygienic, a cleaning agency can hone-in on important business touchpoints, alleviating staff worries around the spread of workplace germs and viral nasties.
A rodent or pest infestation can cause serious damage to not only your building, but also to the reputation of your staff and the trust that your internal team places on you.
Regular cleaning will not only help to prevent this from happening, but external teams can also report any property anomalies or issues that they may find during the regular cleaning process. It helps to have that extra set of eyes on your business!
Office equipment can very quickly become expensive. From replacing laptops and tech to chairs, flooring and accessories, it’s certainly not cheap to keep an office running with the latest equipment.
As part of a cleaning process, you want to ensure that seemingly smaller tasks such as dusting and mopping are carried-out regularly, and also prompt your staff to use an office cleaning checklist so that they too can support in efforts to retain the longevity of your valuable equipment (and, by extension, the premises itself).
From carrying-out a detailed office cleaning risk assessment to providing service based on your bespoke requirements, a cleaning agency will work to a high set of standards based on what they understand your business cleaning requirements to be, and their years of experience in providing these to businesses similar to yours.
Lastly, if you’re already doing your own office cleaning or are working with an agency that is dragging their heels, then think of the time (and money) you can save by outsourcing to a cleaning agency that you can genuinely rely on!
Whether your workplace has had issues with cleaning companies in the past and you’re looking for a change, or you simply can’t keep up with the ongoing cleaning requirements for your commercial building, then don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at SMC Premier Group today.
With a proven track record in providing bespoke, retained cleaning solutions for businesses of all sizes, our team is sure that we’ll be able to provide the service that other cleaning agencies could not.
Contact our team via our contact form to get the conversation started, or call us directly on 0161 282 6444.
What is the common contract period required to work with a cleaning agency?
This will completely depend on the company that you work with, and the requirements of both the team (in terms of time and project scope), and you as the business owner.
It’s best to have an initial meeting prior to project commencement so that you can really drill-down into what is needed, and how long for, before you sign a contract.
Does working with a cleaning agency involve a lot of back and forth on my side as a business owner?
With any new project starting there will be an inevitable discourse required, however if you’re working with an experienced agency then you should not be expecting a lengthy back and forth prior to a project commencing.
I want to work for a cleaning agency – Where do I start?
If you’re looking for a career in a cleaning agency then it helps to work somewhere that covers multiple sectors, meaning that you’re inevitably going to get experience across multiple different environments and operations.
For instance, our team at SMC Premier Group regularly work with offices, businesses, schools, universities, warehouses and hospitals, just to name a few!
If you like the sound of what we do and would like to work with our team, then please take a look at our latest careers section for more information.
SMC Premier Group Ltd
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