Though it might seem like commercial cleaning companies are all locally based, such is not the case. There are regional and national companies that only maintain small, satellite offices in the local areas they serve. Their ability to provide locally based services is therefore affected.
Our position is that local matters. It is better for a Boston-area business to work with a Boston-based commercial cleaning company. The benefits of doing so are real and tangible. Let’s talk about these benefits. Whether your company is located in the heart of Boston or in one of the surrounding communities, you will want these benefits.
Local Knowledge
The benefits begin with local knowledge. A cleaning company based in Boston has an intimate understanding of what it’s like to live, work, and conduct business here. From the company president to the financial manager all the way down to the teams that provide actual cleaning services, every employee lives and works in Boston.
That translates into valuable knowledge about:
1. The Weather
The weather has a tremendous impact on commercial cleaning services. Here in the Northeast, we experience significant seasonal fluctuations throughout the year. The spring months are rainy and damp while drier summer weather tends to kick up quite a bit of dust and airborne debris. And of course, winter means plenty of snow, ice, slush, and salt.
Local residents who understand the weather are better suited to clean commercial spaces. Likewise, team leaders and company managers are better equipped to adjust cleaning schedules seasonally.
2. Ordinances and Regulations
Locally based cleaning companies are more in tune with the ordinances and regulations that impact what they do. Cleaning commercial kitchens illustrates the point nicely. The cities and towns that make up the greater Boston area have public health ordinances that cleaning companies must abide by. Knowledge of those ordinances ensures that cleaning practices are compliant.
It is true that a national or regional cleaning company could gain all the knowledge it needs to properly conduct business in Boston and the surrounding area. But gaining knowledge externally isn’t the same as living here and experiencing it day-to-day.
Fast Response Times
Another benefit of partnering with a local commercial cleaning company is fast response times. Why does that matter? Because cleaning emergencies happen. Sometimes a client needs extra assistance outside of the regular schedule. When emergency scenarios arise, a local company is in a better position to respond quickly.
A regional or national provider with only a satellite office in the area may need to bring in cleaning crews from greater distances. That only takes time and delays the work. On the other hand, a fast response by a local provider takes care of business quickly and efficiently.
More Personalized Service
Last but not least is more personalized service. It is a benefit that carries through across the entire local landscape. Local business owners care deeply about building and maintaining strong communities. They invest themselves in the local area because they know a strong community is good for everyone.
You are likely to get more reliable and more personal service from a locally based provider. It’s not that you can’t get excellent service from a regional or national cleaning company, but excellent service with a personal touch is even better. That’s what you get from local providers.
We understand you have choices for commercial cleaning services in the Boston area. We also respect those choices. But we urge you to consider a locally based company. We believe local matters a great deal to our clients and the community in general. It certainly matters to us.