As a business owner in the greater Boston area, you know how important budgets are. Your company lives and dies by its budget. But have you ever considered the budget in its relation to office cleaning? You probably should. Your budget really does matter in the cleaning decisions your team makes.
We have put together a selection of practical considerations. As you read, bear in mind that it is possible to keep your leased or owned space clean without blowing a hole in a limited budget. All Pro Cleaning Systems does it every day for clients across Greater Boston.
Cleaning Product and Equipment Quality
The quality of the cleaning products and equipment your team uses has a direct impact on how effective they are. Higher-quality products and equipment will do a better job. But quality and price are not necessarily commensurate. Take cleaning solutions.
An off-brand cleaning solution can be cheaper when packaged as a ready-to-use product. But what if you could buy a brand-name concentrate for less? Concentrates tend to be cheaper in the long run because you are not paying for water. You dilute the concentrate on-site, making it more economically viable for your budget.
The reality is that budget restrictions might prevent you from investing in the brands you really want. But if you dig around, you can still find good-quality cleaning products and equipment at lower prices.
Cleaning Scope and Frequency
Budgetary concerns can limit how frequently and thoroughly your in-house team cleans. You might only be able to afford a skeleton crew capable of daily janitorial and basic surface cleaning. Or perhaps your budget can accommodate two complete teams: a janitorial team during business hours and a separate cleaning crew for after-hours work.
About the only thing we can recommend in this regard is to bear in mind that inadequate daily cleaning leads to more intense deep cleaning needs later on. The money your organization saves today might be spent, along with more, when it comes time for annual or semi-annual deep cleaning.
In-House Cleaning vs. Outsourcing
One of the most challenging budgetary concerns when it comes to Boston office cleaning is deciding whether to handle things in-house or outsource them to a third-party like All Pro Cleaning Systems. You really need a thorough financial assessment to figure this one out.
Outsourcing to All Pro Cleaning Systems, or another provider in the Boston area, means yet another bill to pay on a monthly basis. It doesn’t seem like your budget can afford the extra outlay. But consider the cost of monthly cleaning services against the amount it costs to hire and maintain an in-house staff. Hiring inevitably means paying both salaries and benefits. There are payroll taxes as well.
It could be that outsourcing is the cheaper alternative from a labor standpoint. But maybe not. Get some quotes and then sit down with your accountant to take a look. Do whatever is best for your company’s bottom line.
Don’t Ignore Office Cleaning
Whatever else you do, we would encourage you not to ignore office cleaning because of budget concerns. Where there is a will, there is also a way. On the other hand, ignoring office cleaning can ultimately harm your business and its revenue-generating capabilities. And what have you really saved if that actually happens?
All Pro Cleaning Systems serve clients throughout Boston and the surrounding area. We invite you to contact our team to learn more about our cleaning solutions. Whether you run an office, a warehouse, a restaurant, or even a private school, we clean most types of commercial properties.