4 Ways Commercial Cleaning Companies May Ally with Schools

Educational institutions of all kinds, from preschools to universities, strive to maintain a clean environment for students, teachers, visitors, and staff. With so many spaces to keep clean, a school’s on-site custodians may benefit from some additional support.

An outsourced commercial cleaning company can be an excellent asset to school custodial teams. Commercial cleaning companies can provide highly specialized services on a customized schedule, based on the school’s needs.

Here are four ways commercial cleaning companies might ally with schools to ensure a professional clean:

1. Clear communications surrounding budget and expectations.
   Managing a school budget often requires balance and close attention to detail to ensure that every dollar is spent wisely. Schools may seek to understand exactly what they’re paying for and require clear expectations to ensure that all criteria are being met, especially when paying for services.

   Commercial cleaning companies can work directly with schools to develop custom quotes and checklists that match the school’s needs and expectations. A commercial cleaning company can also coordinate with the school’s in-house cleaning staff to ensure clear expectations and division of labor. This attention to detail allows schools to allocate resources with confidence, knowing that their criteria have been communicated and incorporated into the commercial cleaning plan.

2. Highly customized schedules.
   Thanks to holiday breaks, after-school activities, and other variables, every school schedule is unique, and every school’s in-house cleaning staff may need a different level of outside support. A commercial cleaning company can work closely with the school’s facility management team to develop a custom schedule that meets their exact needs. This can range from commercial cleaning services five days a week to day porter services to support in-house cleaning staff.

   A commercial cleaning company can also accommodate the school’s calendar when scheduling specialty services. Commercial floor care and window cleaning services can be scheduled during holiday breaks so as not to disrupt the learning environment.

3. Electrostatic and high-touch point disinfection services.
   Throughout the school day, teachers and students may work very closely together. Even if everyone has excellent hand washing and hygiene habits, schools may take additional precautions to prevent the spread of germs, especially during cold and flu season. This may be especially true for schools with very young students.

   A commercial cleaning company may have the equipment and training needed to provide disinfection services throughout the building. This may include high-touch point and electrostatic disinfection, depending on the space and the needs of the school. Disinfection services may help mitigate the spread of germs, supporting the health and wellness of students, teachers, and staff members.

4. Memorable impressions.

   A parent touring a school for the first time is likely to pay close attention to detail when deciding whether to enroll their child. Clean surfaces and a professional appearance can go a long way toward putting parents and prospective students at ease during these visits.

   A commercial cleaning company can help make a good impression on prospective families. They can work closely with the school’s in-house cleaning staff to ensure that all areas are accounted for.

School cleaning services from an independent Vanguard® janitorial franchise business.

The Vanguard Cleaning Systems® organization of independent franchise businesses can be a tremendous ally to schools of all sizes. From day porter services to periodic commercial floor and window cleaning, an independently owned and operated Vanguard® janitorial franchise business can provide many commercial cleaning services that schools may need to ensure smooth operations and a professional appearance.

You can learn more about cleaning services for schools, universities, and other educational facilities provided by your local Vanguard® janitorial franchise business here or request a complimentary consultation.

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Founded in 1984, the Vanguard Cleaning Systems® organization is built upon over 2,500 independently owned and operated franchised commercial cleaning businesses, which are licensed and supported by an Area Franchise network of more than 50 independent regional offices throughout North America. Vanguard® franchised commercial cleaning businesses service over 15,000 businesses, healthcare companies, educational facilities, and non-profit organizations.