How to Hire a Cleaning Contractor

Hiring a cleaning contractor has multiple benefits for your business, organization or home.

When you hire a cleaning contractor, you become an independent contractor. Once the cleaning contractor signs a contract they are bound to the terms of the agreement. The process for contracting with a cleaner is easier than the paperwork involved in hiring a full-time employee.

Instructions

1. Place an ad in local newspapers, online classifieds and bulletin board. In contractual situations, wages are negotiable and therefore not usually stated in the ad. Unlike hiring employees, the potential contractors will already have a cost for their services. The contractor might even want to see the location that they would be cleaning so that they can produce a more accurate quote before spending much time discussing a contract.

2. Research the cleaning company or individual. You will want to ask for proof that they are licensed and bonded, since contractors are generally liable for damages, theft and other mishaps. A background check is advised. Contact the Better Business Bureau in your area. Remember that contracting with a company means that this cleaning service has multiple clients.

3. Examine contract details. Develop a clear-cut contract that will outline the contractor's responsibilities. These will include what, when, where. In most cases, professional cleaning services already have contract templates. However, if the agreement you have with them is far different than their standard cleaning arrangement, simply offer to draw up your own. Be sure to have the contract notarized after both parties have signed.

References

• The Cleaning Service Directory: How To Hire a Cleaning Company
• Hire-a-contractor-now: Save Time With a Cleaning Contractor
• Maintenance One: the Benefits of Hiring an Office Cleaner