The Facility Manager's Janitorial Audit Guide: How to Evaluate Your Cleaning Program
A step-by-step audit framework for facility managers to assess janitorial performance, identify gaps, hold vendors accountable, and build a continuous improvement program — including scoring rubrics, inspection checklists, and red flags to watch for.
Why Audit Matters: Most facility managers only evaluate their janitorial vendor when something goes wrong — a complaint, a failed inspection, or a security incident. Proactive, structured audits allow you to catch performance degradation early, document accountability, and make data-driven decisions about your cleaning program before problems escalate.
5-Category Facility Cleaning Audit Framework
A comprehensive janitorial audit should evaluate five categories, each with specific scoring criteria:
Red Flags: When It's Time to Change Your Janitorial Vendor
Setting Up a Continuous Improvement Audit Cadence
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