Do you need janitorial services for your small business? If this the first time you have ever had to hire anyone for this kind of service you may be wondering how to go about doing it. Your office is a very personal space and it can be nerve-wracking to give someone access to it. Use these tips to help you make the right decision so you can have peace of mind.

 Do Comparisons

You should first make a list of prospective companies that you want to try. Once you have created this list you should prepare another list of questions that you want to ask. You need to know how many days per week they will work and the hours in which they will do so. Ask them how they go about hiring people to work for them. You want to ensure that they are diligent about choosing hardworking and honest people. Finally, ask about the price. You can then add anything else that may be of importance to your company. Once you have your list ready you are ready to start interviewing.

Go Local

While you may find a good company that is out of town. It is often best to go local. Emergencies do happen and you may find that you need help quickly. Having a cleaning crew that is in your vicinity and easily accessible during this time is extremely important. Consider too whether the companies management is local. Sometimes, cleaning companies are franchised so their management is in another state. This can make it difficult to get service issues dealt with quickly.

Make Sure They Have Insurance

Any cleaning company you choose must have insurance. They must also show you that they are licensed. Make sure that you see their general insurance certificate as well as their workers compensation certificate. The last thing you want is for a worker to suffer an injury during the cleaning process and you are held liable. The best way to avoid companies that are not insured is to ask them if they employ cash workers or salaried staff. Those with salaried staff are more likely to have insurance.

There is a lot to think about when you decide to hire a cleaning company for your business. However, if you do due diligence by making a thorough comparison of companies as outlined above you will make the right decision for your company.