Cleaning For A Living
If you are thinking about cleaning as a career, there are several kinds of janitorial services that you can offer. Most of the larger jobs would be for businesses. You will probably find that the work will be done in the evening after the business has closed, especially if it's for an office. Your own equipment will need to be used, but there might be cleaners that the company wants sprayed on certain furnishings, or there might be some kind of deodorizer that the company wants used so that it smells good in the business.
An idea to make janitorial cleaning run as smoothly as possible is to create a business plan. This can include the rates that are charged as well as the equipment that you plan to use on the job. Try to find out as much as you can about the cleaning business. See if there are any techniques that you can use to get furniture and floors cleaner or if there are any ideas on how to get more done in a short amount of time. One idea is to start working with another janitorial company until you are familiar with the practices. This can give you an idea of what to expect when you start cleaning for yourself. It can also give you an idea as to whether you might need extra help while cleaning.
Gather all of the supplies that you will need well before it's time to clean the business. You can keep the supplies in a plastic box so that everything is organized. Larger pieces of equipment, such as a mop, broom or vacuum, can be kept in your vehicle. If you plan to travel to clean offices, then you might want to invest in a van so that you can keep your equipment with you instead of taking it from the house to the car each day.
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