What is the Difference Between Hiring A Janitor vs Housekeeper?

Posted August 21st, 2018.

Are you looking for janitorial services, or are you looking for housekeeping services? It is easy to be perplexed about which one you need due to the fact they are both professional cleaning services; however, there are significant differences between them.

What is the Difference?

Although housekeeping is not always limited to cleaning your home, housekeeping services are generally known for the keeping of the house. Housekeeping services might include houses, apartments, hotels, or other accommodations where people “live.” The cleaning involves bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and other living areas.

Janitorial services are usually more commercial than housekeeping. Some of the kinds of places they service are office buildings, medical facilities, financial institutions, government facilities, colleges, and business locations. Fox Cities Janitorial has been providing top of the line commercial cleaning services since 2004. If you are looking for janitorial services, please contact Fox Cities Janitorial at 855-900-9691 to discuss your needs.

Housekeeping Services

Housekeeping services- sometimes referred to as maid services-usually are limited to inside work. Generally expected services include vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping, etc. Rooms typically include bathrooms, kitchen, bedrooms, living and dining areas.

Some housekeeping companies may include extra jobs for an additional fee. For example, dishes, changing sheets on beds, laundry, windows, garages, and porches, are areas you may request extra help. If you are interested in having these types of services, be sure to ask the company you hire, as not all companies agree to take on these additional tasks.

Housekeepers usually are paid at the time of service unless other arrangements are agreed upon in advance. Normally they will want to come to your house during the day. Evenings are usually by special arrangement only, but many of them decline.

Janitorial Services

Janitorial services may include indoor or outdoor work. In addition to the regular cleaning such as vacuuming, dusting, and mopping, the staff is trained to use heavy equipment such as a carpet cleaner, floor scrubbers or steam cleaners. They may apply heavy-duty industrial cleaning products for the demanding jobs.

With a janitorial service, your contract spells out exactly what you want to have done. For example, if you prefer the staff not go into private offices, but focus on the central area, that is no problem. You may want some portions of your office cleaned daily, like restrooms, and other areas only once a week. They will go precisely where you’ve asked them to go.

Fox Cities Janitorial is a commercial janitorial service. They pride themselves on meeting the customers needs every time. The employees of Fox Cities have been trained to go the extra mile to ensure your satisfaction. No job is too big for them. They can even do emergency services such as flood cleanup. They have the tools and the knowledge to complete any task.

Security

Only thoroughly trained, and licensed and bonded employees will work at your facility. Fox brings on employees that have cleared a background check and then prepares them carefully and thoroughly because your security is paramount. You will have the names of the cleaners sent to your facility.

They will follow any protocol prescribed for entry. Perhaps you only want cleaning services during the day when your staff is present, or maybe just at night when your facility is unoccupied.

Floors and Walls

Floors and walls can get dirty very fast in a commercial building. Unlike your home environment where only your family is touching surfaces, a commercial environment has many people walking those halls and touching those walls. Cleaning them can be a real chore.

Specialized equipment is used to clean even the dirtiest wall. Fox Cities Janitorial uses high-pressure hot water jets with industrial cleaners on walls that are not wallpapered or painted. Hand scrubbing happens in areas where the decor doesn’t permit a power wash. Special care is taken not to damage or stain walls during the cleaning process. Our experienced technicians couple with tools and techniques to remove dirt, marks, and stains on your walls without causing damage.

Carpets need attention as well. Fox City uses industrial scrubbers or steam cleaners to scrub your carpets, but in particular cases, they will work with the carpet manufacturer to ensure cleaning happens within specified guidelines. Refer to the Floor Care section of Fox Cities Janitorial for additional information regarding the cleaning of floors.

The Personal Touch

Selecting the right technique and the right cleaning products is a specialty of Fox Cities Janitorial. They will not use harsh chemicals on items or furnishings that will leave them damaged or spotted. You can trust that our staff will care for your facilities as if it were their own. The cleanliness of your workplace is a reflection of your company. FCJ believes in making that first impression a good one. Entryways and exits, glass and mirrors, bathrooms and break rooms…all will be cleaned to your satisfaction.

Fox Cities Janitorial is a comprehensive, licensed and bonded, commercial cleaning service that is fully prepared to discuss your janitorial needs. They can tailor their services to your specific needs, so you only pay for what you need.

Fox Cities can offer daily, weekly, and even monthly services. One size does not fit all. Call for an estimate to complete the services you need. One time cleaning services are also available if necessary. FCJ will work with you to find a schedule that meets your needs. They know that providing a clean and healthy environment is important to both your employees and your customers.

It All Begins With the Closet

Fox Cities Janitorial strives for excellence with adherence to a simple motto: “It all begins with the closet™.” They invite you to look in the janitorial closet. They believe that the state of the closet is representative of their standards. If your current janitorial services leave a mess in their storage area, then it might be time to try Fox Cities Janitorial Services.

Appleton, Wisconsin is home to Fox Cities Janitorial, but they are ready and willing to go where they are needed. They’ve provided janitorial services in Neenah, Menasha, Oshkosh, Kaukauna, Kimberly, New London, and Green Bay. Call today for a free estimate!