How to get the best value from your office cleaning contract
Most businesses in London overpay for office cleaning — not because the market rate is high, but because they're paying for a service that isn't calibrated to their actual needs. Here's how to get it right.
Match frequency to footfall, not habit
Many offices clean 5 days a week out of habit when their actual footfall only justifies 3. If your team works flexibly and the office is quiet Monday and Friday, a 3-visit weekly contract costs 40% less and keeps the space just as clean.
Separate deep cleans from regular cleans
Regular cleaning maintains the property day to day. Deep cleaning — ovens, carpet extraction, grout, inside appliances — should be scheduled quarterly as a separate service. Bundling it into your daily rate inflates your weekly cost unnecessarily.
Cleaning companies price shorter contracts at a premium. If you're comfortable committing to 6 months, ask for a 6-month rate — most companies will reduce the per-visit cost by 10–15% for the certainty of a longer term.
Ask for a supervisor visit monthly
The most common complaint about office cleaning is inconsistency — a great clean on Monday, a poor one on Thursday. The solution is a monthly supervisor inspection with a written report. Any reputable cleaning company includes this. If yours doesn't offer it, ask — or switch.
Some London cleaning companies quote a very low headline rate and then charge separately for consumables (bin bags, cleaning products, toilet paper). Always ask for an all-inclusive price before signing. AskMiro quotes include all products and equipment — no extras on the day.
Office cleaning vs facilities management — what's the difference?
Office cleaning covers the cleaning of your space — floors, surfaces, bathrooms, kitchen. Facilities management is broader — it may include cleaning, but also maintenance, pest control, waste management, and building services.
For most small and medium London offices, a dedicated cleaning contract is all you need. Facilities management is typically relevant for larger buildings or multi-tenant properties where multiple services need coordinating under one contract.