Each industry has different scope, frequency, compliance, and cost drivers. These authority guides break down what professional cleaning looks like for offices, healthcare facilities, manufacturing and industrial sites, and hospitality venues — with benchmarks and calculators to price your own program.
Commercial office cleaning covers routine janitorial service for workspaces — trash removal, restroom sanitation, vacuuming, hard-floor care, and high-touch disinfection. Most U.S. offices contract nightly or 3–5x weekly service priced at roughly $0.07–$0.20 per square foot per visit, depending on density, finishes, and frequency.
Read the Office guideMedical cleaning is specialized healthcare facility disinfection performed to infection-control standards. It uses EPA List N disinfectants, color-coded microfiber, and documented protocols for exam rooms, surgical areas, and patient zones. Costs run higher than office cleaning — commonly $0.15–$0.40 per square foot — due to compliance, training, and dwell-time requirements.
Read the Medical guideManufacturing and industrial cleaning covers production floors, warehouses, and distribution facilities where safety, throughput, and contamination control drive scope. Work includes high-bay dusting, machinery-area cleaning, hard-floor scrubbing with ride-on equipment, and dock sanitation. Pricing is often hour-based given variable square footage and specialized equipment needs.
Read the Manufacturing guideHospitality cleaning maintains guest-facing environments where presentation and continuous upkeep define quality. It spans hotel public areas, premium airport lounges, and private aviation terminals, combining around-the-clock day porter coverage with detailed restroom, floor, and glass care. Standards are higher and more visible than typical commercial cleaning.
Read the Hospitality guide