Quick answer: Janitorial service is recurring, scheduled cleaning of a commercial building under a written scope, usually after a contract. A general cleaning service often means one-time or on-demand jobs such as a deep clean. For an office, clinic or warehouse that needs the same spaces cleaned every week, janitorial service is the right fit.
The two terms overlap, and many companies use both. The difference that matters for a business is whether you need cleaning on a regular schedule or a one-off job.
Janitorial service
Janitorial service is ongoing maintenance of a building. It covers restrooms, trash, floors, break rooms and common areas on a set schedule, such as three or five visits a week. It is usually priced as a monthly contract with a written scope.
Cleaning service
A cleaning service often refers to individual jobs: a deep clean before a move, a one-time floor treatment or a cleanup after construction. Pricing is usually per job. Some companies offer both types.
Which one does your business need?
Choose janitorial service if you want the same spaces kept clean week after week. Choose a one-time cleaning if you have a single project. Many businesses use a janitorial contract for routine work and book extra jobs, such as carpet cleaning, when needed. Janitor Pros Cleaning Service provides recurring commercial cleaning only. We do not clean homes.
What to put in writing
Whatever you choose, ask for a written scope listing rooms, tasks, frequency and exclusions. See what to include in a janitorial scope of work and how to compare janitorial quotes.
Questions
What is the difference between janitorial and commercial cleaning?
The terms are often used for the same work. Janitorial usually means recurring maintenance on a schedule, and commercial cleaning is the wider term for cleaning any business building.
Is janitorial service a monthly contract?
Usually yes. Pricing is set per month based on building size, restrooms, floors and visit frequency. Janitor Pros Cleaning Service contracts start at $500 per month.
How do I get a quote?
Call 310-906-9097 between 7 AM and 10 PM or use the quote form. We reply within 30 minutes in the daytime. See our janitorial cleaning service.