updated: September 27, 2010

Janitorial services use a number of cleaning tools. 
By: Cassie Damewood, eHow Contributor
Janitorial services use a number of cleaning tools.
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Large companies frequently contract janitorial services to clean and maintain their buildings. Janitorial companies provide a range of services based on their areas of expertise and the needs and budgets of their clients.

    Basic Janitorial Service

  1. Fundamental tasks provided by janitorial services include sweeping, vacuuming, dusting and trash removal. The designated areas for cleaning typically include offices, hallways, lobbies, lunchrooms and restrooms. Landscape workers or groundskeepers normally clean outside areas.

    2. Advanced Janitorial Service

  2. Janitorial services usually offer more intense cleaning options. In addition to the basic service, they mop tile floors, wax and buff hardwood floors, wash windows and replace light bulbs and fluorescent light tubes. The additional services are generally performed on an as-needed basis or scheduled for weekly or monthly completion.

    3. Considerations

  3. A number of janitorial services use only biodegradable cleaning materials and solutions, while others rely on older, more traditional cleaning mixtures. Companies are encouraged to only contract with insured and bonded janitorial service companies. References from local businesses are recommended before contracting the work.