The ROI of Professional Cleaning | How it Saves Money in the Long Run

Cleaning is a never-ending task, and the demand on facilities continues to grow as expectations for health, safety and appearance rise. While your internal teams may handle day-to-day needs, larger or more specialized tasks often require extra support. At first, outsourcing may seem like an added burden on your staff and budget, but that is not the case.  

Here’s a closer look at where those savings come from and why outsourcing can be a smarter long-term strategy.  

Financial Benefits 

The process of creating a job posting, marketing it, interviewing and onboarding is both time-consuming and expensive. You’re also responsible for ongoing training, salaries and benefits. Outsourcing professional cleaning services can help reduce these overhead costs. This eliminates any administrative burden of recruiting and onboarding.  

Outsourcing also provides flexibility. Cleaning demands often shift with foot traffic, especially during peak periods like holidays. Instead of hiring additional full-time staff, your outsourced partner can scale their team up or down as needed. This helps prevent overstaffing, reduces unnecessary labor costs and ensures you’re only paying for the level of service required.  

Expertise Benefits 

Professional cleaners bring specialized knowledge and experience to your facility. Their staff are trained in best practices and use advanced cleaning techniques. This expertise leads to higher-quality cleaning, greater consistency and reduced risk of missing areas or compliance issues. With skilled professionals on the job, you can be confident that your facility maintains a safe and healthy environment for employees, customers and visitors.  

Another advantage is that professional cleaning partners have access to professional cleaning supplies, tools and equipment. They also know which products and methods work best in different situations, eliminating the need to buy random items and test them yourself. This expertise gives your facility access to a wider range of high-quality solutions.  

At GSF USA, our staff are trained in best practices along with the most recent cleaning regulations. We go beyond cleaning by providing tailored solutions for your facility. Our teams evaluate your unique needs and recommend strategies that improve efficiency, ensure compliance and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness throughout your facility.  

Productivity and Focus Benefits 

Outsourcing cleaning allows your internal teams to focus on what they do best: running your core business. Management no longer needs to spend time overseeing cleaning staff, ordering supplies or troubleshooting staffing challenges. This not only improves overall productivity but also helps minimize operational risks associated with in-house cleaning management.  

With a dedicated cleaning partner handling these responsibilities, your teams can redirect their energy toward strategic initiatives, customer service and daily operations that drive business growth. The result is a more efficient workflow, fewer disruptions and a smoother, more focused environment for everyone in your facility.  

Reduce Stress, Save Money 

Investing in professional cleaning helps reduce labor and administrative costs, while providing consistent, high-quality cleaning that supports a safer, healthier environment. Over time, these efficiencies add up, benefiting employees, visitors and your bottom line.  

Outsourcing professional cleaning is more than just a service; it’s a strategic investment that pays off in efficiency, quality and financial savings.  

Preparing for Flu Season: The Role of Cleaning in Preventing Outbreaks

As the weather cools and classrooms and offices fill up again, flu season is never far behind. Every year, influenza and other respiratory viruses spread rapidly in shared spaces, leading to increased absenteeism and disruption. While vaccines and good personal hygiene play an important role, consistent and thorough cleaning is one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of illness before it starts.

At GSF USA, we believe that proactive cleaning and disinfection are essential to keeping schools and workplaces safe and healthy. Here’s how a few strategic steps can make a big difference this flu season.

  1. Focus on High-Touch Surfaces

Flu viruses can survive on hard surfaces for up to 48 hours, making shared touchpoints easy transmission hotspots. Pay special attention to frequently handled items such as:

  • Door handles and push plates
  • Light switches
  • Desks, tables and countertops
  • Computer keyboards, phones and shared electronics
  • Faucet handles, restroom fixtures and handrails

Regularly disinfecting these surfaces using EPA-approved disinfectants helps reduce the spread of germs and supports a healthier environment for everyone.

  1. Implement Routine Disinfection Protocols

Daily cleaning is essential, but during flu season, disinfection should be stepped up in both frequency and thoroughness. High-traffic areas like cafeterias, lobbies, restrooms and meeting rooms require multiple cleanings each day.

GSF’s disinfection protocols rely on proven, eco-friendly products and techniques to eliminate pathogens effectively without introducing harsh chemicals into the air. Using electrostatic sprayers or microfiber systems can help efficiently and safely cover larger surface areas.

  1. Encourage Hand Hygiene and Shared Responsibility

Cleaning teams can make a significant impact, but prevention is most effective when everyone participates. Encourage staff and students to practice regular handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Placing hand sanitizer dispensers at entrances, classrooms, and break areas makes it easier for people to keep their hands clean throughout the day.

Simple reminders such as posters or digital signage can go a long way toward reinforcing good hygiene habits.

  1. Don’t Overlook Restrooms and Break Rooms

Restrooms and break rooms are two of the most critical areas during flu season. These spaces are heavily used daily and are prime spots for germ transmission. Restock soap and paper towels regularly, disinfect sinks and counters multiple times a day, and pay close attention to high-touch points like appliance handles, faucet knobs and light switches.

A visibly clean and well-maintained restroom or break room also builds confidence, showing employees, students and visitors that their health and safety are top priorities.

  1. Schedule Deep Cleaning and Preventive Maintenance

Periodic deep cleaning complements daily cleaning routines by targeting hard-to-reach areas and addressing buildup that regular cleaning might miss. This includes carpet and floor care, upholstery cleaning and HVAC maintenance to improve air quality and circulation.

Scheduling deep cleaning during weekends or school breaks helps maintain healthier spaces and keeps operations running smoothly throughout flu season.

A Clean Space Is a Healthy Space

Flu season doesn’t have to disrupt learning or productivity. With the right cleaning strategies, preventive disinfection and everyone in the building’s commitment, schools and offices can reduce the spread of illness and create safer, more comfortable environments.

At GSF USA, we take pride in helping organizations prepare for flu season with professional cleaning solutions designed to protect what matters most: people. Because when it comes to health and wellness, We Care About Clean!