Learn with Swept

How much time do you spend every week trying to stay on top of your cleaning supply inventory? If you’re like most janitorial business owners, it’s probably more than you should be. Since you have various clients, staff, and locations to manage, leveraging the latest technology can be one of the most effective ways to improve your efficiency and reduce costs.

The janitorial industry is projected to be worth $117 billion annually, with future projections rising due to changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The demand for cleaning services continues to increase.

As we face into winter with Covid-19, we continue to see ongoing requirements for employers to ensure they have safety measures in place to keep employees safe.  A key piece of many operational plans includes regular health checks for cleaners, adding to the list of things that have changed for Janitorial companies. 

It’s the curse of many owners and managers: they spend too much time working in the business and not enough time working on the business. If you run a janitorial business, it can drain your time and energy to stay involved with day-to-day operations. From scheduling changes to supply issues, there are many moving parts to keep track of…

Picture this scenario: The cleaning crew arrives on site and walks to the break room to clock in. After small talk, they disperse to their assigned locations to begin cleaning. One employee sees water running from under the bathroom door.