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  • 28 Mar 2014 12:00 PM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    Whether you have a new business and you are seeking professional cleaners or you are an established business needing new janitorial services, there are a few things to look for in a janitorial proposal. The reality is that there are many different companies that offer cleaning services, but not all these companies are the same. Some have an extensive background and can provide you with multiple glowing recommendations, while others may be new to the market but offer great rates. Sometimes choosing the cheapest available options will serve you well, and sometimes it will end in disaster. Ultimately, you should collect multiple proposals and make an informed choice; so what distinguishes a good proposal from a poor one?

    Presentation

    A professional, error-free proposal printed on company letter head is a good start. The presentation of their proposal will be your first chance to evaluate a company's organization and professionalism. Letterhead indicates these cleaners are established, and not likely to go anywhere. A written proposal that is rife with errors and omissions suggests a company doesn't take their position very seriously.

    Clarity

    You need to be able to easily understand your janitorial proposals. The best proposals are articulate, concise, and complete and should include pricing information as well as details about the services they do and do not provide. Different cleaners may not always offer the same services, so just as much as you want to find the best janitors, you also want to choose somebody who can offer the services you need. This information should be clearly presented in their proposal.

    References

    Without the opportunity to speak to past clients, you really have no way of knowing about the quality of janitorial service provided. Especially for companies that don't have a reputation in your area, you'll have to rely heavily on references from current and past customers. Local references are usually better because you'll be able to confirm their veracity much more easily. A lack of references or many poor references are warning signs.

    Customer Service

    You should be able to get a sense of the customer service values of a cleaning company from their janitorial proposal. First, some of the best professional cleaners offer 24 hour availability to the customer, but you also want to know how you can contact your cleaners if problems arise. Industry standards vary to some degree, but you should expect same day or next day resolution for problems.

    Contracts

    Finally, your janitorial proposal should give you an indication of the kinds of contracts the company offers. You'll want to carefully consider the cancellation policy of your company, and you should check the fine print to ensure there are no surprises. Most companies offer a 30 day right to cancel policy.



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  • 28 Mar 2014 11:59 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    If you own or operate a business it is highly likely that you have had the debate on whether to hire professional janitorial services or whether to have the janitorial services the building needs performed by employees of the company itself.

    In-House Janitorial Services:

    • Having employees on the payroll that do the cleaning of the building may be more cost effective
      You will need to buy all of the equipment for these individuals to perform the services with
      The equipment will be tax deductible for your company
      You will need to buy all of the cleaning supplies these employees will need
      The supplies will be tax deductible
      You will need to build storage closets for all of the cleaning supplies and equipment these individuals use
      You will need to keep books on the chemicals that the cleaning supplies have in them and what is supposed to be done if someone were to come into contact with any of these chemicals. These books are required by law
      You will need to train the employees to do the cleaning in the safest manner, the most cost effective manner, and the proper manner
      You will have to have these individuals on the payroll, your insurance program, and all other employee incentive programs
      Can be scheduled to work when the majority of other employees are not present
      Can be instructed to do jobs that may not typically fall into the description of professional cleaning crews
      You have less concerns of someone outside the company learning of trade secrets

    Professional Janitorial Services

    • Are tax deductible
      These companies come with their own supplies and manpower
      They may not do all of the cleaning and maintenance tasks you wish to have performed and you may still have to hire someone to do some of the tasks
      Have their own equipment or they can use equipment you provide
      Can be expensive if you require a daily cleaning service
      May require that someone from the offices be on the premises while they are doing their work
      Can be scheduled to come when there will be very few employees or customers on the premises

    However you decide to get your premises cleaned you know that they must be cleaned. The only way to truly see which style of cleaning services is the most economical is to use both types for a period of time and compare the costs associated with each.

    Janitorial Services may be provided by special companies that do nothing but clean other companies. Janitorial services may include upkeep of lights, air filters, and some equipment. You can get more information from janitorial services Fort Worth.



    Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/8182457
  • 28 Mar 2014 11:57 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    Some Janitorial service companies have specific qualities and services they offer to please their customers; most however, are consistent across various industries and are not necessarily specific to an industry.

    When a customer is attempting to find a great janitorial services company, they need to look for a few specific attributes before they pick one. Let's take a look at those very attributes, you may want to consider as well:

    Reputation

    More often than not, a new customer is referred in by a friend, a business associate or an acquaintance instead of someone just coming in off the street. A company brand or reputation is perhaps one of the most vital components for a business to grow, especially if it's in the service industry such as janitorial services. This is why it's important to please current clients who can go a long way in upholding a company's reputation. Reputation takes a really long time to build, and it alone can actually bring in new prospects.

    Price

    In the last few years, consumers have become extremely price sensitive, especially when it comes to new purchases. People tend to examine and experiment with various vendors instead of going with the first one they meet. Market research on janitorial services companies is a must, since it allows you to compare prices and cleaning services-to say ahead of the competition you need to know what's happening in the cleaning industry because the market is always changing based on demand and supply.

    Value

    Another important aspect of a great janitorial services company is "value". Do current customers value the service? In general, relative to the price is the service that's being provided valuable to the marketplace? Again, as a consumer you need to ask yourself these questions when you're picking a janitorial company.

    It's as simple as offering a specific type of cleaning that competitors do not offer, or maybe it's a special online billing program to offer clients; regardless of what the value is, make sure the value can be easily identified by the company and the customers.

    Living up to the Promise

    Every business contract that's made is a promise. It's a promise to provide specific types of janitorial services and do it to the best of the company's ability. If that promise is upheld then you as a client will undoubtedly be satisfied and will continue to do business with that company.

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  • 26 Mar 2014 12:32 PM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    The latest janitorial and cleaning bids, contracts, and RFP'S's are just waiting to be mopped up! And with over 10,500 bids published over the last year,GovernmentBids.com's comprehensive database of janitorial and cleaning opportunities is sure to help get the job done, sooner and better!

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  • 22 Mar 2014 3:17 PM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    Naturally Clean with Lemon


    Naturally Clean with Lemon

    Forget the cleaning products under your sink. You probably have a very powerful one right in your fridge: Lemon, which adds such welcome zest to food and cocktails, is also a mild but highly effective cleaning agent.

    What makes lemon such a powerful cleanser? Its high acid content, which enables the fruit to work as a powerful antibacterial sanitizer that combats common household bacteria, says Julie Edelman, author of The Accidental Housewife: How to Overcome Housekeeping Hysteria One Task at a Time. Here’s how to put it to work degreasing, deodorizing and more.

    More at source: IVILLAGE



  • 22 Mar 2014 3:15 PM | IJCSA - (Administrator)
    IJCSA Super Cleaning Forms Package + Free Ebook

    Free cleaning and janitorial business forms start-up package. Professionally designed legal forms for your cleaning business. The same cleaning business forms others sell online for $49.95 or more. Most created by IJCSA, then reproduced by others. Now included with membership. The full package is available immediately. Just insert your company name and print. This complete package, plus more business forms. 

    >> Download Included With Membership 

    Free Cleaning Forms . Free Janitorial Forms

    Included: Janitorial Contracts, Residential Cleaning Contracts, Commercial Cleaning Contracts, Cleaning Contract With Half Down Payment, Handwritten Service Agreement, Window Cleaning Contract, Maid Service Contract, Residential Cleaning Agreement, One Time Cleaning Agreement, Cancel Contract Agreement, Cleaning Service Agreement With Specifications, Transfer Of Cleaning Contract
    Super Sales Letters, Client Information Sheet, Sales Information Worksheet, Estimate Follow Up Letter, Increase Your Fee Letter, Killer Introduction Letter, Client Credit Request Form, Bad Check Notice Form, Collection Letters, Subcontractor Agreement, Employee Non-Compete, Employee Waiver & Release, Employee Polygraph Consent Form, Employee Verification Background Check Form, Full Employment Policy Custom Designed For Commercial & Residential Cleaners, Cleaning Team Member Job Description, Employee Warning Notices, Floor Care Slip And Fall Disclaimer, Sales Representative Agreement, Bidding Against Illegal Alien Companies Letter, Avoid A Mold Lawsuit Letter And Waiver, Were Lowering Prices Letter, Property Management Agreement, Bidding Against A Franchise Inclusion Letter, 2nd Submit Proposal Letter, Xtreme Residential Checklist, Healthy Building Handout, Why Outsource Janitorial Letter, Residential Cleaning Service Cancellation Policy, Standard Cleaning Checklist.. plus the Free Ebook.."
    50 Steps For Starting And Improving Your Janitorial Or Cleaning Business"
  • 22 Mar 2014 3:14 PM | IJCSA - (Administrator)
    The IJCSA Green Cleaning Company Certification

    Our green cleaning certification insures that our member companies are current on safe green practices, training, and regulations. Yearly certification is required so our members are thoroughly trained in all current aspects of natural safe eco friendly cleaning procedures. Member companies have performed the required 5-6 hours of training to gain their certification as required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency Green Building Program.


     Our members can turn in a certificate with their cleaning proposals to insure they meet the standards of your current green cleaning program, so your business remains certified. Our program adheres to all international standards, including management system standard ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 31000. You can verify a members company status at anytime by asking for their current certificate which looks like this, and verifying their membership in our directory.

  • 22 Mar 2014 3:09 PM | IJCSA - (Administrator)
    Find A Cleaning Service | Find A Janitorial Service | Find Janitorial Supplies
    The International Janitorial Cleaning Services Association known around the world as IJCSA was formed in 2003 to represent the $94.5 billion dollar janitorial industry. Our members include janitorial services, janitorial suppliers and general cleaning services that perform duties such as window washing, carpet cleaning and housecleaning.

    IJCSA provides an
     online membership program for cleaning professionals. We are primarily an internet advertising platform so that customers can find serious and dedicated cleaning service providers. Some of our members are small family run businesses, while others are large corporations with several locations. 


    Click here to find janitorial or cleaning supplies.


    IJCSA represents one of the fastest growing industries in the World today. The most significant growth in the U.S. economy will be in the service industries, according to government studies, and janitorial service is expected to grow faster than almost any other service category.

    IJCSA members are well educated in the field they represent, they have knowledge about the services they are going to perform and use this knowledge to inform cleaning professionals worldwide by networking.


  • 26 Aug 2013 9:31 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)
    The International Janitorial Cleaning Services Association known around the world as IJCSA was formed in 2003 to represent the $94.5 billion dollar janitorial industry. Our members include janitorial services, janitorial suppliers and general cleaning services that perform duties such as window washing, carpet cleaning and housecleaning.

    IJCSA provides an
     online membership program for cleaning professionals. We are primarily an internet advertising platform so that customers can find serious and dedicated cleaning service providers. Some of our members are small family run businesses, while others are large corporations with several locations. 


    Click here to find janitorial or cleaning supplies.


    IJCSA represents one of the fastest growing industries in the World today. The most significant growth in the U.S. economy will be in the service industries, according to government studies, and janitorial service is expected to grow faster than almost any other service category.

    IJCSA members are well educated in the field they represent, they have knowledge about the services they are going to perform and use this knowledge to inform cleaning professionals worldwide by networking.



  • 22 Aug 2013 7:25 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)
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