We believe the commercial cleaning industry has been broken by franchise models and subcontractor chains. Greater Clean was built from the ground up to fix that — starting with how we hire.
Greater Clean was founded with a single conviction: commercial cleaning done right requires people who are genuinely invested in the outcome. That means directly-employed technicians — not franchise subcontractors competing on lowest price.
After years watching facility managers cycle through franchise companies and staffing-agency arrangements — dealing with high turnover, inconsistent results, and customer service that went nowhere — our founders built a different model from scratch.
Every Greater Clean technician is a W-2 employee. They receive ongoing training, competitive wages, and a clear career path. That investment in our people produces the industry's lowest technician turnover rate — and the most consistent results for clients.
Today we operate across four major U.S. markets, serving over 200 institutional and enterprise clients across five specialized cleaning verticals. And we've maintained a 98% client retention rate since we opened.
Everything we do flows from these four commitments — to our employees, our clients, and the facilities we serve.
Every technician is a Greater Clean employee. No staffing agencies, no subcontracting, no exceptions. Your facility, our responsibility — full stop.
Operations managers who live in your market, know your facility, and have authority to resolve issues on the spot. No escalation chains.
Every facility is different. We build cleaning programs around your actual space, schedule, and compliance requirements — not a boilerplate contract.
Your quote is your invoice. No hidden fees, no annual escalation surprises. We walk you through every line item before you sign anything.
Specialized protocols for facilities that demand more than generic commercial cleaning.
K-12 schools, universities, and daycares. FERPA-aware operations and after-hours scheduling.
Learn more →Hospitals, clinics, and surgical centers. Infection-control protocols and HIPAA-aware staff.
Learn more →Commercial campuses and office buildings. Consistent, professional environments every morning.
Learn more →Manufacturing plants and distribution centers. Heavy-duty cleaning around your production schedule.
Learn more →Server rooms and clean rooms. Static-safe precision cleaning protecting critical infrastructure.
Learn more →Government buildings, research labs, fitness centers, and more. If it needs cleaning, we can build a program for it.
Ask about your facility →See exactly where the differences add up for your facility.
| Criteria | Greater Clean | Corporate Model | Franchise Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Model | ✓ Direct W-2 employees | ✗ Staffing agency contractors | ✗ Franchisee subcontractors |
| Staff Consistency | ✓ Same team every visit | ✗ Whoever is available | ~ Varies by franchisee |
| Local Decision-Making | ✓ On-site manager in your market | ✗ Regional call center | ~ Depends on franchisee |
| Custom Programs | ✓ Built around your facility | ✗ Standardized packages | ✗ Limited customization |
| Pricing Transparency | ✓ All-in flat rate | ✗ Escalation clauses | ~ Varies by territory |
| Quality Audits | ✓ Digital audit every visit | ~ Periodic spot checks | ✗ Self-reported only |
| 24hr Re-Clean Guarantee | ✓ Guaranteed in writing | ✗ Case by case | ✗ No standard policy |
| Compliance Training | ✓ AHA-certified, HIPAA-aware | ~ Basic OSHA only | ✗ No standard |
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