Father and Son Janitorial provides specialized cleaning, detailing, janitorial, and daily or nightly maintenance services for companies of all sizes.
If you manage a building in Salt Lake City or Utah County, you already know that “keeping it clean” is more than just taking out the trash. Offices, schools, churches, and medical spaces all need consistent, reliable janitorial services that protect health, make a strong impression, and fit the budget.
At Father and Son Carpet Cleaning, we do more than carpet and tile. We also provide professional janitorial services for businesses across the Wasatch Front, built on the same family values and attention to detail that our residential customers trust. In this guide, we will walk through what janitorial services include, why they matter, and how to choose the right partner for your facility.
What Are Janitorial Services?
Janitorial services are ongoing cleaning and maintenance tasks that keep commercial and institutional buildings clean, safe, and presentable day after day. Think of them as the regular, behind-the-scenes work that keeps your building running smoothly.
A janitorial team typically follows a set schedule. That might mean nightly office cleaning, daytime porter services, or a mix of both. The work can cover everything from restrooms and break rooms to lobbies, hallways, and office areas.
For our Utah clients, janitorial services often align with what we already do best: carpet cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, floor care, and ongoing upkeep that keeps your building consistently professional.
Key Differences Between Janitorial, Cleaning, And Commercial Maintenance
Many people use these terms interchangeably, but there are important differences:
- Janitorial services: Regular, routine tasks. Emptying trash, sweeping, mopping, wiping surfaces, bathrooms, light dusting, and basic upkeep.
- Deep cleaning or specialty cleaning: Less frequent, more intensive work. Carpet cleaning, tile and grout restoration, floor stripping and waxing, high dusting, and odor removal.
- Commercial maintenance: Often includes minor repairs and facility support, such as changing light bulbs, reporting building issues, and coordinating with other trades.
In other words, janitorial services keep your building clean day to day, and specialty cleaning comes in to restore and reset spaces on a deeper level. Because we offer both janitorial and deep cleaning, we can build a program that covers your weekly needs plus those quarterly or annual projects.
Common Types Of Facilities That Use Janitorial Services
Almost any shared building benefits from janitorial services. We regularly work with:
- Professional offices: Law firms, accounting offices, medical billing, tech companies.
- Schools and daycares: Classrooms, hallways, gyms, restrooms, and cafeterias.
- Medical and dental clinics: Waiting rooms, exam rooms, nurse stations, and staff areas.
- Churches and community centers: Sanctuaries, halls, classrooms, and gathering spaces.
- Retail and showrooms: Sales floors, fitting rooms, restrooms, and back-of-house areas.
- Industrial and warehouse spaces: Offices, bathrooms, break rooms, and entryways.
Each facility has its own needs. A daycare in Sandy will focus heavily on disinfection and restrooms, while an office in downtown Salt Lake City may prioritize lobbies, glass, and restroom appearance for clients. Our job is to match service levels to the way your building is actually used.
Core Janitorial Services Typically Included
While every contract is customized, most janitorial services include a common set of tasks.
Daily And Routine Cleaning Tasks
These are the jobs that keep spaces consistently tidy and ready for staff and visitors:
- Wiping and disinfecting high-touch surfaces like door handles, light switches, and railings
- Cleaning desks and horizontal surfaces (according to your clear desk policy)
- Cleaning kitchens and break rooms, including counters, sinks, and tables
- Spot cleaning of walls, doors, and partitions
- Dusting ledges, vents, and fixtures at reachable heights
In many Utah offices we service, these routine tasks happen nightly, so employees walk into a clean workspace every morning.
Restroom Sanitizing And Supply Restocking
Restrooms are a major factor in how people judge a building. A good janitorial program will include:
- Cleaning and disinfecting toilets, urinals, sinks, counters, and partitions
- Restocking paper products and soap
- Disinfecting door handles, flush levers, and faucet handles
- Mopping floors with an appropriate disinfectant
- Checking for plumbing leaks or issues and reporting them
We follow product dwell times and proper disinfection techniques, not quick wipe-downs that look clean for 10 minutes but then fail under real use.
Floor Care: Sweeping, Mopping, And Vacuuming
Floors take more abuse than almost any other surface. Typical janitorial floor care includes:
- Sweeping and dust mopping hard floors
- Damp mopping with the right cleaner for each floor type
- Vacuuming entry mats, carpeted offices, halls, and stairs
- Spot cleaning spills before they become stains or slip hazards
Since we are also carpet and hard floor care specialists, we can pair daily maintenance with scheduled deep cleaning to keep flooring warranties intact and extend the life of your surfaces.
Trash Removal, Recycling, And Odor Control
Janitorial services almost always include:
- Emptying trash cans and replacing liners
- Collecting recycling according to your building’s program
- Managing central trash areas and dumpsters
- Addressing common odor sources in restrooms, break rooms, and entry mats
Odor control is often overlooked until a complaint arises. We use proper cleaning, not heavy fragrances, to handle the source of smells.
Periodic And Specialty Services
Depending on your facility, your janitorial plan may also schedule:
- Machine scrubbing of hard floors
- Strip and wax services for VCT flooring
- High dusting of vents and ceiling areas
- Interior and low exterior window cleaning
- Carpet cleaning and stain treatment
- Tile and grout cleaning in restrooms and kitchens
Because we already provide carpet, tile, and VCT services across Salt Lake and Utah County, many clients find it simpler to have one team handle both everyday janitorial work and deep cleaning needs.
Benefits Of Professional Janitorial Services For Businesses
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Cost Factors And Budgeting For Janitorial Services
Janitorial services are an operating expense, but done right, they protect much larger investments in flooring, furnishings, and staff.
Pricing Models: Hourly, Flat Rate, And Per-Square-Foot
Most janitorial pricing falls into one of these approaches:
- Hourly: You pay for the time spent onsite. Can work for small or variable jobs, but requires trust and clear expectations.
- Flat rate: A set price per visit or per month based on a defined scope and schedule.
- Per square foot: Common for quoting larger facilities, then converted into a monthly amount.
We typically quote a predictable monthly price tied to an agreed scope. That way, you can budget with confidence.
What Affects The Final Price Of Service
Several factors influence cost:
- Building size and layout
- Number of restrooms and kitchens
- Type and amount of flooring
- Frequency of service (nightly, a few times per week, weekly)
- Required security clearances or special training
- Add on services like carpet cleaning, floor waxing, or high dusting
Two offices with the same square footage can have very different janitorial needs. A high-traffic medical office in Sandy will need more attention than a low-traffic back office in Provo.
Balancing Budget With Quality And Reliability
It can be tempting to choose the lowest bid. The problem is that extremely low prices usually mean:
- Rushed cleaning
- High turnover and poorly trained staff
- Little to no quality control
We encourage clients to look at total value. A slightly higher monthly cost can deliver:
- Better health and appearance
- Longer-lasting carpets and floors
- Fewer complaints and rework
In the long run, consistent quality often saves money compared to constantly changing providers or fixing avoidable problems.
Janitorial Services FAQs
Contact Father and Son Carpet Cleaning today for all your Janitorial and Floor Care Needs
Janitorial services are not just about making a building look nice for a day. They are about creating a healthy, safe, and professional environment that supports your staff, impresses your visitors, and protects the investments you have already made in your facility.
When you choose a janitorial partner, you are trusting them with your space after hours, your reputation each morning, and the cleanliness your team relies on every day. It pays to work with a local, family-based company that understands Utah buildings, Utah weather, and Utah businesses.
If you are in Salt Lake City, Sandy, Draper, Lehi, Provo, or anywhere in Utah County and you are considering janitorial services, we are happy to talk through your building, answer questions, and build a plan that fits your needs and budget. That same residue-free, detail-focused care we bring to carpet and tile cleaning is exactly how we approach ongoing janitorial work at Father and Son Carpet Cleaning.