Are you tired of walking into your office and seeing dusty desks, streaky windows, or floors that have lost their spark? Worse yet, are you tired of looking at your bank statement and wondering where all your maintenance budget is disappearing to?!
Running a business is hard enough without having to worry about who is scrubbing the toilets or waxing the floors! If you’re a theater manager, a restaurant owner, or an office manager in the Hampton Roads area, you’ve probably asked yourself the million-dollar question: SHOULD I HIRE AN IN-HOUSE CLEANER OR OUTSOURCE TO A PROFESSIONAL CLEANING COMPANY?
At Keeping it Kleen Janitorial Services, we’ve seen it all in our 15 YEARS OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE! We know that every penny counts, and today we’re pulling back the curtain on the real costs of cleaning! Put on your safety goggles, because we’re diving deep into the numbers to show you why hiring THE KLEEN TEAM isn't just a luxury: it’s the smartest financial move you’ll make all year! WE CLEAN EVERYTHING BUT SHOES!
THE HIDDEN TRAP OF "DOING IT YOURSELF"
Many business owners think, "I'll just hire someone for $15 or $20 an hour. It'll be way cheaper than a contract!"
STOP RIGHT THERE! That is the biggest myth in the janitorial world! When you hire an in-house employee, that hourly wage is just the tip of the iceberg. You aren't just paying for their time; you're paying for the whole person and everything that comes with them!
THE PAYROLL BURDEN: IT ADDS UP FAST!
When you hire an in-house cleaner, you aren't just paying a salary. You’re responsible for:
- PAYROLL TAXES: FICA, SUTA, and FUTA! These can add another 15% to 30% to your base labor costs!
- WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: Cleaning involves ladders, chemicals, and slippery floors. The insurance premiums for a single janitorial worker can be sky-high!
- BENEFITS: Health insurance, 404(k) matching, and paid time off. If your cleaner takes a week of vacation, you’re paying them to not clean while your office gets dirtier!
When you partner with a professional cleaning company like us, all of those costs vanish from your books! We handle the taxes, we handle the insurance, and we handle the benefits. You get a single, predictable monthly invoice that covers EVERYTHING! ONE STOP SHOP!
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES: THE COST OF "STUFF"
Have you checked the price of a high-end industrial vacuum lately? Or a professional-grade floor buffer? IT ISN'T CHEAP!
To get that legendary Professional Floor Shine, you need specialized stripping and waxing equipment that can cost thousands of dollars. If you go the in-house route, that’s money coming straight out of your capital budget. Plus, you have to pay for:
- Maintenance: Who fixes the vacuum when the motor burns out?
- Chemicals: Buying cleaning solutions in small batches is a waste of money!
- Storage: Where are you going to keep all those mops, buckets, and buffers?
WE BRING THE BEST TOOLS TO EVERY JOB! Because Keeping it Kleen serves so many clients across Norfolk and beyond, we buy our supplies in massive bulk and own the highest-rated industrial equipment on the market! You get the benefit of TOP-TIER TECHNOLOGY without ever having to spend a dime on a new mop head!
MANAGEMENT OVERHEAD: YOUR TIME IS MONEY!
This is the one that most managers forget! How much is an hour of your time worth? $50? $100? More?
If you have an in-house cleaning crew, YOU are their supervisor. That means:
- You have to recruit and interview them (which takes hours!).
- You have to train them on safety and quality standards.
- You have to manage their schedule and handle their call-outs.
- You have to order their supplies when they run out of toilet paper.
DO YOU REALLY WANT TO BE THE TOILET PAPER MANAGER?!
By hiring janitorial services, you are buying back your time! Our leadership team handles all the supervision, training, and quality control. We’ve been AWARDED FOR QUALITY AND CONSISTENCY SEVEN YEARS IN A ROW! That means we have the systems in place to ensure the job is done right every single time without you ever having to point a finger. Check out our About Page to see why our experience makes the difference!
THE "SICK DAY" DISASTER
Imagine this: You have a big meeting with a VIP client tomorrow morning. You walk in at 8:00 AM, and the trash is overflowing, the bathroom is a mess, and there’s a coffee spill in the lobby. Why? Because your in-house cleaner called out sick at 10:00 PM the night before.
NOW WHAT?! Now you’re the one grabbing a trash bag and a mop while you should be prepping your presentation!
This NEVER happens with Keeping it Kleen! We are a family-owned and operated team with a deep bench of professional cleaners! If one of our team members can’t make it, we send another qualified pro to fill the gap. CONSISTENCY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY! We guarantee that your space will be rejuvenated and ready for business every single day. No excuses, just results!
SPECIALIZED SKILLS: THE DEEP CLEAN DIFFERENCE
Most in-house cleaners are great at "surface cleaning": emptying trash and a quick wipe-down. But what about the tough stuff?
- CARPET CLEANING: Over time, carpets trap allergens and dirt that a regular vacuum can't touch. Our Carpet Cleaning services use deep-extraction methods to make your floors look brand new!
- BATHROOM RENOVATION/DEEP CLEANING: We don't just spray and wipe. We deep-clean every tile and grout line to ensure a sanitary environment.
- PRESSURE WASHING: Keep your building’s exterior looking sharp and welcoming for customers!
An in-house person usually doesn't have the training or the gear for these specialized tasks. That means you’ll end up hiring a professional anyway! Why not just have a ONE STOP SHOP that handles it all from the start?
THE BOTTOM LINE: BY THE NUMBERS
Let’s look at a 5,000 sq ft office in 2026.
- IN-HOUSE COST: Between wages, taxes, benefits, equipment, and supplies, you’re looking at roughly $51,000 to $70,000 PER YEAR.
- PROFESSIONAL SERVICE: A contract for the same space often lands between $6,000 and $18,000 PER YEAR!
YOU COULD SAVE OVER $30,000 A YEAR JUST BY SWITCHING TO THE KLEEN TEAM! What could your business do with an extra $30k? Marketing? New equipment? A well-deserved bonus? The choice is obvious!
JOIN THE FAMILY!
We aren't just some big, cold corporation. We are a FAMILY-OWNED AND OPERATED business that treats every client like a neighbor! We strive to satisfy, and we take immense pride in being the best in the business. Our track record speaks for itself: just look at our Gallery to see the transformations we’ve achieved!
READY TO WIPE AWAY THE STRESS AND SAVE SOME SERIOUS CASH?!
Don't wait another day! Your business deserves the professional touch. Contact us now to get a customized quote for your Office Space Cleaning or any of our other top-tier services!
KEEPING IT KLEEN JANITORIAL SERVICES: THE KLEEN TEAM IS READY FOR YOU!
