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Janitorial Services
Janitorial services are recurring cleaning of commercial buildings on a set schedule, usually after business hours: emptying trash, cleaning and restocking restrooms, vacuuming and mopping, dusting, and cleaning break rooms. Pick your city below to see the most-reviewed janitorial companies near you, or send one free quote request.
Find janitorial services by city
Arizona: Phoenix (11) · Scottsdale (11) · Tucson (15)
California: Irvine (13) · Los Angeles (15) · Riverside (15) · Sacramento (15) · San Diego (14) · San Francisco (12)
Colorado: Colorado Springs (14) · Denver (8)
District of Columbia: Washington (9)
Florida: Jacksonville (15) · Miami (11) · Orlando (11) · Tampa (11)
Georgia: Atlanta (12)
Hawaii: Honolulu (11)
Idaho: Boise (15)
Illinois: Chicago (12)
Indiana: Indianapolis (15)
Kentucky: Louisville (15)
Maryland: Baltimore (14)
Massachusetts: Boston (8)
Minnesota: Minneapolis (15)
Missouri: Kansas City (15) · St. Louis (15)
Nevada: Las Vegas (13)
New York: New York (9)
North Carolina: Charlotte (14) · Raleigh (15)
Ohio: Cincinnati (15) · Columbus (15)
Oregon: Portland (14)
Pennsylvania: Philadelphia (10) · Pittsburgh (15)
Tennessee: Memphis (14) · Nashville (15)
Texas: Austin (11) · Dallas (13) · Fort Worth (13) · Houston (9) · San Antonio (13)
Washington: Seattle (6)
Wisconsin: Milwaukee (14)
What a janitorial contract usually covers
- Every visit: trash and recycling, restroom cleaning and restocking, vacuuming carpets, sweeping and mopping hard floors, break room and kitchen surfaces, entry glass.
- Weekly or monthly: high and low dusting, wiping baseboards and vents, detailed restroom cleaning, spot-cleaning walls and doors.
- Periodic or extra: carpet extraction, floor stripping and waxing, interior windows, post-construction cleanup. These are often priced separately.
Janitorial, commercial cleaning or maid service?
Janitorial usually means routine upkeep of a commercial building on a fixed schedule. Commercial cleaning is a broader term that also covers one-time and specialty work such as deep cleans and floor care. Maid or house cleaning services are built for homes; many do not carry the insurance or bonding a commercial building owner will ask for. The companies in our city lists are listed on Google as janitorial or commercial cleaning services.
How to choose a company
- Insurance: ask for a certificate of general liability insurance and proof of workers' compensation coverage, and check the dates.
- Bonding: a janitorial bond (also called a business service bond) covers theft by the company's employees. Many property managers require one.
- Background checks: ask whether staff who will have keys or alarm codes are background-checked.
- Written scope: get a task list by frequency (nightly, weekly, monthly) after a walkthrough, not a price over the phone.
- Supplies: confirm who pays for trash liners, paper products, soap and cleaning chemicals.
- Supervision: ask who inspects the work and how you report a missed task.
- Contract terms: check the length, the notice needed to cancel, and whether the price can change mid-term.
- References: ask for two or three current clients with a building like yours.
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Frequently asked questions
What do janitorial services include?
Routine services usually include trash removal, restroom cleaning and restocking, vacuuming, mopping, dusting and break room cleaning. Floor care, carpet extraction and window cleaning are often priced as extras. Get the task list in writing before you sign.
What is the difference between janitorial and custodial services?
The terms are mostly used interchangeably. Custodial is more common for schools and public buildings; janitorial is more common for private offices and commercial buildings.
Should a janitorial company be bonded and insured?
Yes. Ask for a certificate of general liability insurance, proof of workers' compensation, and a janitorial bond, which covers theft by the company's employees.
How do I get quotes from janitorial companies near me?
Call the companies on your city page, or use the free quote form on this page. Most companies will want to walk through your building before giving a firm price.