5 Mistakes Companies Make When Choosing a Commercial Cleaning Provider

Ultra Shine is happy to provide references when you inquire about commercial cleaning services with us whether that is in Edmonton, Calgary, Medicine Hat, Fort McMurray, Vancouver or California.

Not reference checking References are important because you want to ensure the commercial cleaning company you choose to work for is established with a good reputation. Ultra Shine has many customer references in all our areas of operations, including Edmonton, Calgary, Medicine Hat, Fort McMurray, Vancouver and California, so that new potential customers can feel confident they have made the right choice.

Ultra Shine’s Certifications include ISO 9001, COR, GBAC Star and many others.

Overlooking certifications Certifications are a third-party stamp of approval signifying that the company has gone the extra mile to ensure high-quality service standards. . By looking for certifications you can feel confident that the commercialcleaning company you are choosing uses the appropriate procedures to make sure your facility is safe and secure. Certifications for cleaning services are a good way for the company to show they are knowledgeable and take care of both their customers and their employees.

Ultra Shine values partnerships with our customers. We work with our customers to achieve a total facility experience allowing them to focus on their business.

Searching for the lowest-cost provider The cheapest provider is not always the best provider and the quality of services provided may not be at the level you are expecting to receive. If you want a clean facility, don’t cheap out when it comes to your commercial cleaning services. When choosing a commercial cleaning provider look at what they offer holistically. Price should be a consideration, but so should the other buildings they clean, their reputation, their service offerings and their values.

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Forgetting to ask questions The last thing you want is a big surprise part way into your cleaning contract. If the Covid-19 Pandemic has taught us anything is that it is important to stay flexible and adapt. Things happen and you want to make sure that the cleaning services you choose are flexible and will work with you. Ask questions about the service offerings, the provider's capabilities and the changing needs of the business whether it be planned or unforeseen.

You will want to be fully informed before making your decision. If you need help doing that, check out our checklist.

In every Ultra Shine proposal, there is a clear scope of work so you can feel confident that we are both on the same page when it comes to your cleaning services.

Rushing the Process Really take the time to consider your facility and the needs of your business. If periodic services will be required it will be a good idea to discuss those services prior to signing the contract. The commercial cleaning provider you are considering should be an expert, meaning they likely have good insight to share that may adjust the scope of work being considered.

Be honest about your expectations and receptive to feedback given by the provider to what will best suit your facility. If possible, take the time to think it over and consider the commercial cleaning provider that best aligns with your facility.