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Commercial Janitorial Cost Estimator

Calculates pricing for ongoing commercial cleaning contracts by facility type, frequency, and included services. Outputs monthly and annual contract values.

Service Add-Ons (monthly cost)

Results

Monthly Price
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Annual Contract
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Per Visit Time
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Per Visit Price
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Commercial cleaning rates from Angi, BigLeagueClean, and BuildingStars 2026 data. Frequency discounts reflect contract predictability value.

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How to Use This Calculator

1. Enter the facility size. Measure the total cleanable area. For multi-floor buildings, add all floors together.

2. Select the facility type. Different facility types have different cleaning requirements and pricing. Restaurants and medical offices command higher rates due to sanitization standards.

3. Set the cleaning frequency. Daily contracts price at baseline. Less frequent schedules get discounts because the contract commitment is still predictable revenue.

4. Add service extras. Window cleaning, carpet care, high-touch sanitizing, and restroom supplies are common add-ons that increase the monthly contract value.

How the Formula Works

The calculator multiplies facility size by the per-sqft rate, adjusts for frequency, and adds service extras.

Per_Visit = Sqft x Base_Rate x Frequency_Multiplier

Monthly_Add_Ons = Sqft x Sum(Add_On_Rates)

Monthly = (Per_Visit x Visits_Per_Month) + Monthly_Add_Ons

Annual = Monthly x 12

Visit_Time = Sqft x 0.008 hours (standard rate)

Frequency multipliers reflect contract value: daily (1.0x baseline), 3x/week (1.05x slight premium), 2x/week (0.95x), weekly (0.85x), bi-weekly (0.75x). Less frequent = larger discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does commercial cleaning cost per square foot?
Commercial cleaning rates per visit range from $0.08-0.15/sqft for light industrial to $0.20-0.35/sqft for restaurants. General office cleaning averages $0.10-0.18/sqft per cleaning. Medical facilities command $0.15-0.25/sqft due to sanitization requirements. Monthly contracts multiply the per-visit rate by cleaning frequency.
How do I price a janitorial contract?
Start with the per-sqft rate for the facility type, multiply by square footage, adjust for cleaning frequency, and add any service extras (window cleaning, carpet care, high-touch sanitizing). Daily contracts use baseline pricing; weekly and bi-weekly contracts get 15-25% discounts due to reduced frequency.
How many square feet can a janitor clean per hour?
The standard rate is about 3000-4000 sqft per hour for general office janitorial (floors, trash, restrooms, dusting). This translates to roughly 0.008 hours per sqft per cleaning session. A 5000 sqft office takes about 1.5 hours for a single cleaner at standard pace.

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