A robust cleaning contract has the power to mitigate liability and protect your business to ensure its long-lasting success.
Plus, a great cleaning contract has the ability to:
Outline the full scope of services to the clients
Set clear expectations for both parties to follow
Offer a mutual agreement between both parties on services rendered
When correctly executed, your cleaning contract has the power to streamline communication between the business and client to reduce the chances of miscommunication.
This article simplifies the process of creating a robust cleaning contract to establish and maintain mutual accountability for agreements.
Streamline communication between the business and the client!
E.g. flat fee, hourly rate, room rate, square foot rate, etc.
Generally, many established cleaning businesses prefer charging a flat fee since it’s centered around value-based pricing. Although, new cleaning businesses should be cautious when using this method since you don’t yet have known set cleaning time averages.
In the final disclosure, provide a complete explanation of the contract being final. Both parties need to sign any further amendments in writing.
Your Cleaning Contract Outline
Even though this outline is a great start in creating a robust contract, you’ll still need to adjust it to meet your cleaning business’ needs.
Examine all of the essential factors of your business to predict any potential misunderstandings or points of conflict needing to be included.
As always, meet with a trusted lawyer or legal consultant to verify all essential elements have been incorporated.
2. Document the Requested Services
Ensure mutual understanding of expectations by documenting the requested services within your cleaning contract.
For example, if you need access to set areas of the house, then document it in the contract. Also, be sure to detail everything included in the cleaning service.
Plus, remember you can always adjust pricing if unexpected costs arise.
Take a look at a few disclaimers to consider including in your contract:
The client’s price may be adjusted to reflect unpredictable changes, unexpected costs, challenges, or loss in profitability.
The [cleaning business name] will seek to avoid any property damage. Although, no promises can be made. Any damages caused by [cleaning business name] will be covered by [insurance provider name].
The client understands they’re required to provide free access to the areas needing cleaning services (e.g. front door access to the house, room access, etc.).
Protect Your Business With a Robust Cleaning Contract
Finally, you can use your cleaning contract to mitigate liabilities, protect your business for future growth, and maintain trusting relationships with clients.
Your new cleaning contract can:
Create mutual trusting relationships with clients
Set clear expectations and obligations for both parties
Ensure there’s no miscommunication between either party
Remember, you must ALWAYS meet with a trusted lawyer or legal consultant before finalizing your cleaning contract. They can ensure all legal bases are covered within the contract.
Even though creating a robust cleaning contract might seem too complex, you can use this simplified process to start on yours today!
Alyssa is the Team Lead of Creative Marketing at Xplor Field Services. Alyssa is an expert in field service industry trends, roadblocks, and solutions. When she’s not writing or creating engaging content, you can find her watching a new sci-fi series or shoving her nose into a good book.
