How to Ensure You're Getting a Fair Price for Commercial Cleaning Services

Yuhannes Watts • January 14, 2025

When evaluating cleaning proposals for your business, it’s easy to get caught up in the price. However, without the proper clarity, the numbers on a proposal can be misleading, leaving you unsure of what you're actually paying for. While a lower price might seem appealing, it’s essential to look beyond the surface and understand the details to ensure you're getting true value.


One of the most important things to focus on is pricing transparency. A fair proposal should clearly outline the base price for regular monthly services, but it shouldn’t stop there. Consumables like toilet paper and soap often fluctuate from month to month, so they should be billed separately to avoid confusion. Make sure these are specifically detailed in the proposal.

Here’s what to look for in a transparent pricing proposal:

  • Clear breakdown of the base monthly service price
  • Separate charges for consumables like soap, paper, and toiletries
  • Explicit labor hours defined in the proposal
  • Additional services like carpet cleaning or special projects itemized clearly

Another critical component to evaluate is the labor cost and hours. It’s vital to know how many hours are allocated for cleaning tasks, as well as the labor costs associated with each. Without this information, you might unknowingly pay for fewer hours, which could compromise the quality of service you’re receiving.


A proposal that lacks clarity on these points could lead to issues like rushed work, missed cleaning tasks, or even underperformance from the cleaning team. The key is to ensure that the proposal clearly defines labor hours, consumables, and any additional services like carpet cleaning.


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