Not all cleaning types were created equal.
Between different industries and specific use cases, there are significant differences in the cleaning approach, chemicals used and time taken, just to name a few.
It is important that you understand how these cleaning types differ, so that you choose the right service for your property – it’s no good hiring a domestic cleaner to clean a huge office block!
To help you understand the key differences between domestic and commercial cleaning, have a read of our quick guide below.
What does domestic cleaning cover?
Domestic cleaning is designed for smaller, private properties.
It is designed to clean homes or residencies. As such, domestic cleaning is best suited for smaller properties, which are used for domestic purposes.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of domestic cleaning?
Domestic cleaning services are a great option for homeowners, people who work from home, or even if you have an office which is made up of just a small number of rooms, catering to a small team of employees.
This is because domestic cleaning is a significantly more affordable option. Since it requires significantly less specialist equipment, takes less time, and can usually be undertaken by a team of 1-3 cleaners, it is a lot less costly than commercial cleaning.
Furthermore, because domestic cleaners do not need to invest in as much equipment or training, there are a lot more of these types of cleaning services than there are commercial cleaners. As a result, it will be easier for you to find and hire a domestic cleaner.
However, there are downsides to this approach.
Domestic cleaners may ask you to provide cleaning materials for them to use, which is an extra cost and factor for you to manage. Plus, the materials that they use will be domestic in nature, so they are not suited to tackle complex or extensive cleaning problems.
You may also run the risk of hiring a domestic cleaner that is less extensive in their work. It is highly unlikely that you will get the same flawless finish from a domestic clean as you would a commercial one.
Domestic cleaners also often have very limited insurance or none at all if anything goes awry.
In short, domestic cleaners are not the right option if you have a large property, which is likely to present a number of significant cleaning challenges.
What does commercial cleaning cover?
Commercial cleaning is designed to cater for larger properties, which are used for offices, businesses, schools or other industrial facilities.
Commercial cleaning services differ in that these professional companies have access to much stronger, more specialist cleaning equipment and materials. Furthermore, a commercial cleaner will receive extensive training, meaning they have the skills, knowledge and experience required to achieve a remarkable finish.
This means that they have the capacity to tackle a wide range of more complex cleaning problems, and work on far larger sites.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of commercial cleaning?
Firstly, if you are managing a large site, such as an office of 15+ employees, or your site presents specialist requirements, like a school, then you would certainly be best hiring a commercial cleaner.
Due to the training that these cleaners receive, they will be able to deliver a far more professional service, which achieves a better result for your property.
What’s more, these companies have access to a huge variety of specialist equipment and cleaning chemicals. This means that they can provide a solution that’s tailored to suit the specific cleaning requirements of your site. Commercial Cleaning companies tend to be premium insurance if anything goes wrong too.
However, it’s important to note that commercial cleaners are highly sought-after. As a result, it can be difficult to find a commercial cleaning company with availability.
At JMS Cleaning, we have been providing specialist commercial cleaning services for over 20 years. Our top team have extensive experience, and have delivered exceptional quality of service to countless UK businesses.
We offer COSHH data sheets and RAMS (risk assessments and method statements) whereas domestic cleaning companies would not.
If you would like to find out more about our range of commercial cleaning services, don’t hesitate to get in touch.