Service Breakdown
What Is Included in Janitorial Services?
A complete breakdown of what facility managers, operations leaders, and procurement teams should expect from commercial janitorial service contracts.
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These tasks are typically performed every business day or on each scheduled visit.
Trash and Recycling Removal
Empty all waste receptacles, replace liners, transport to dumpster
Restroom Cleaning & Restocking
Clean and sanitize all fixtures, mop floors, restock paper and soap
Floor Care
Vacuum carpets, dust mop and wet mop hard floors, spot clean spills
Surface Dusting
Dust desks, furniture, ledges, and horizontal surfaces
High-Touch Disinfection
Sanitize door handles, light switches, elevator buttons, and railings
Break Room Cleaning
Clean counters, sinks, appliance exteriors, empty trash, mop floors
Weekly Janitorial Tasks
These tasks are typically performed once per week to maintain facility standards.
Detailed Dusting
Dust blinds, vents, picture frames, and high surfaces
Glass Cleaning
Clean interior glass, partitions, and door glass
Floor Maintenance
Mop all hard floors, extract carpet spots, burnish VCT
Conference Room Deep Clean
Detailed cleaning of conference rooms and meeting spaces
Elevator and Lobby Detailing
Polish elevator interiors, detail lobby furniture and fixtures
Monthly Janitorial Tasks
Deep cleaning tasks performed monthly to maintain long-term facility appearance.
High Dusting
Dust ceiling vents, light fixtures, sprinkler heads, and high ledges
Baseboards and Corners
Detail clean baseboards, corners, and edges
Deep Floor Care
Strip and wax VCT, extract carpets, scrub grout
Light Fixture Cleaning
Clean and polish light fixtures and diffusers
Furniture Deep Clean
Detail clean office furniture, chairs, and fabric surfaces
Specialty Services (Often Quoted Separately)
These services are typically not included in standard janitorial contracts and are quoted separately.
Carpet Cleaning
Hot water extraction, bonnet cleaning, encapsulation for commercial carpets
Usually quoted separately
Floor Stripping & Waxing
Strip old finish, apply multiple coats of new wax, buff to shine
Usually quoted separately
Window Cleaning
Interior and exterior window washing for all floors
Usually quoted separately
Pressure Washing
Exterior building, sidewalk, and parking area cleaning
Usually quoted separately
Disinfection Services
Hospital-grade disinfection, electrostatic spraying, pandemic response
Sometimes included, often separate
Trash Compacting
Cardboard breakdown, compactor operation, recycling management
Sometimes included in base price
What Is Typically NOT Included
Always clarify these items when reviewing janitorial proposals.
- ✗Window washing (exterior or high interior)
- ✗Carpet deep cleaning and extraction
- ✗Floor stripping, waxing, and refinishing
- ✗Pressure washing and exterior cleaning
- ✗Specialty disinfection beyond daily sanitation
- ✗Pest control services
- ✗Landscaping or grounds maintenance
- ✗HVAC duct cleaning
- ✗Ceiling tile replacement
- ✗Light bulb replacement (in most contracts)
Janitorial Services FAQs
What is typically included in basic janitorial services?
Basic janitorial typically includes: daily trash removal, restroom cleaning and restocking, floor vacuuming and mopping, surface dusting, high-touch disinfection, and break room cleaning. Weekly and monthly deep cleaning tasks may or may not be included depending on the contract.
Are cleaning supplies included in janitorial services?
Standard cleaning supplies (chemicals, mops, vacuums) are typically included. Restroom consumables (paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap) are sometimes included but often billed separately or provided by the client.
What is the difference between janitorial and commercial cleaning?
Janitorial services refer to routine, recurring maintenance cleaning (daily/weekly tasks). Commercial cleaning is a broader term that includes janitorial plus specialty services like floor care, carpet cleaning, and window washing.
How often should carpets be professionally cleaned?
Commercial carpets should be deep cleaned every 6-12 months depending on traffic levels. High-traffic areas (lobbies, hallways) may need quarterly cleaning. Spot cleaning should be included in daily janitorial.
Is window cleaning included in janitorial services?
Interior low-level glass (partitions, door glass) is often included weekly. Exterior windows and interior high windows are almost always quoted separately due to equipment and safety requirements.
What about medical-grade cleaning?
Medical facilities require enhanced protocols including hospital-grade disinfectants, biohazard handling, HIPAA-compliant procedures, and specialized training. These services cost 50-100% more than standard janitorial.
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