How Much Does Janitorial Services Cost?

Smart Janitorial
Aug 11
3 min read

Updated: 6 days ago

Use the chart below to estimate a general idea of commercial cleaning cost per square foot. Keep in mind, actual pricing may differ based on your specific cleaning requirements. For the most precise and tailored quote, we recommend a complimentary walk through with one of our expert account managers.

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Most commercial buildings, from offices, warehouses to commercial kitchens, use a commercial cleaning company to give their spaces the cleaning they deserve. So much more than a way of keeping up appearances and making lasting first impressions, this type of thorough cleaning gives teams a safe, healthy and welcoming place to work and gives customers a great experience and end product or service they can count on.

Once most businesses recognize the need for regular cleaning schedules, their next question is often about the cost. What can you expect to set aside each month or each year for a commercial cleaning team who gets the job done right?

Use this table below to get a better idea of the price per square foot that many businesses pay today and how many hours are typically required to perform the job. Price ranges are based on commercial cleaning programs that clean a space three times per week.

How Much Does Janitorial Services Cost? Chart

Square Feet	Cleaning Cost/Hours
0–1,000 sq. ft	$200–$400
1,000–5,000 sq. ft	$400–$1200
5,000–10,000 sq. ft	$1,200–$2,200
10,000–20,000 sq. ft	$2,200–$3,500
20,000–40,000 sq. ft	$3,500+
0–1,000 sq. ft	1 hour
1,000–5,000 sq. ft	1–5 hours
5,000–10,000 sq. ft	5-10 hours
10,000–20,000 sq. ft	10-20 hours
20,000–40,000 sq. ft	20-40 hours

How Much Does Janitorial Services Cost?

An office cleaning service can cost anywhere from $200–$400 per month for a 0–1,000 sq. ft space to $1,200+ per month for 20,000+ sq. ft space. These ranges really depend on the specific cleaning services provided, the type, size and location of the space served, the time of day served and the frequency of the cleaning services.

Cleaning services can be offered as ongoing work or a one-time clean and can be set hourly or through a flat fee that’s typically determined after a walkthrough of your facility.

Other factors that can affect pricing, especially if services are provided on a one-time basis, may include:

The number of team members required to clean a space
The length of time it takes to complete the job
The total number of rooms cleaned in a space
The total number of windows present
The special tools and skills required to perform the job

If rooms include bathrooms and kitchens or kitchenettes, the type and number of these rooms will also affect the cost of cleaning them. Offices with cubicles will require more effort and time to clean than those without cubicles. A space that is occupied heavily will need deeper cleaning than a space of equal size that’s not frequented or occupied by as many people.

If there will be people moving around in an active space that needs cleaning, this also demands greater skill and different cleaning techniques to get the job done without interrupting operations or the flow of traffic. Unique spaces like schools have special considerations as well, often requiring deep cleaning and green cleaning methods that are safer for students and faculty.

Special tools or skills come into play when the space has more rigorous cleaning needs and standards to follow, such as a lab or a clean room environment, or it has areas that are particularly difficult to clean, such as a manufacturing plant that contains hard-to-reach surfaces or an active, high-traffic floor filled with workers that cannot be disrupted by a cleaning team. Using advanced tools like electrostatic spray technology may also impact total costs.

Types of Commercial Cleaning Services

Janitorial Cleaning Services
Commercial Carpet Cleaning Services
Floor Care Services
Commercial Kitchen Cleaning Services
Commercial Window Cleaning Services
Electrostatic Disinfection Services
Specialized Services

Types of Spaces Served

Corporate Cleaning Services
Medical & Healthcare Facilities
K-12 Schools & Universities
Commercial Kitchens
Churches
Clean Rooms and R&D Facilities
Construction Clean-Up
Industrial Cleaning Services

Why Choose Smart Janitorial?

We’ve completed over thousands of cleaning jobs across Los Angeles and Orange County. From warehouses to retail stores, we know how to clean fast, safe, and right.

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