Knowing the size of the job is one of the most important aspects that you need consider before you quote a cleaning job.

First need to find out the square footage of each level, this can be done with a laser measuring device of for larger jobs often detailed floor plans are available.

For larger jobs, keeping cleaning equipment on each level and if cleaning storage is provided is an advantage.

While many of these questions can be answered over the phone, for larger jobs normally visiting the job site is needed. You will need checklist ready during your job estimate appointments to ensure you ask and notarise all the necessary details.

Go through every aspect of cleaning with your potential client to ensure you know exactly what the client needs and to know how much time and money it will cost you. Make notes whenever required.

Try to include everything possible cleaning process in your checklist, including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, furniture polishing, cleaning appliances like refrigerator, collecting or emptying garbage, cleaning carpet, cleaning mirrors and windows, disinfecting bathrooms, and any other service the clients may require of you.

Also details such as where the rubbish goes, cleaning materials are stored, which areas are most important to the client and all the little quirks that make each job different.

This will ensure that you have all the information you require to accurately make a quote for a commercial cleaning job.

Useful Tips

· Quoting a cleaning job templates sheets are available online. You can easily print one from your computer.

· Cleaning for the first time for a new client always takes longer than subsequent cleanings as the job site will be unfamiliar to you and you will need to offer a thorough base cleaning. Sometimes the bathrooms and the kitchen may be really dirty and might require lot of scrubbing down. All of which increases the work load and the time taken to finish the job.

· Including letter with your cleaning quote will make a good professional impression. A letter describing specialities, offers and other details will help create a positive image of your company.

· Just like each manufacturer has a different price for their cars. Have a basic service for clients that want lower levels of service such as if they will tell the cleaner directly what they would like them to do. Also higher rate for those that want cleaning inspections more regularly and so on.

Always remember that a low price means nothing though if you cannot keep the client satisfied with what you can do for that price.

Lucia Dzurnokova