Cleaning proposal template

Cleaning Proposal Template

A complete cleaning proposal you can adapt in under an hour. Built around the seven sections facility managers and homeowners actually read before signing. Below the template you can copy the whole thing as Markdown.

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Section-level read depth
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Pricing dwell time
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Free template — copy, paste, customize for your client.

1. Executive summary

[Client Company / Homeowner Name] needs a reliable cleaning partner for [property type — e.g. 8,400 sq ft office on two floors / 3,200 sq ft single-family home]. This proposal outlines a [weekly / bi-weekly / 5-nights-a-week] cleaning program designed to keep the space consistently presentable, hygienic, and audit-ready without surprise invoices. Headline numbers: - Property: [type, square footage, floors] - Frequency: [N visits / week] - Crew size: [N cleaners per visit] - Estimated time on site: [N hours per visit] - Investment: $[ABC] / month (all-inclusive) Fully licensed, bonded, and insured. References from comparable [industry / neighborhood] clients available on request.

2. Walkthrough findings

Before pricing this proposal we walked the property on [date] with [contact name]. Notes from that visit: 1. Property profile - Total cleanable area: [N] sq ft - High-traffic zones: [lobby / kitchen / restrooms / conference rooms] - Restrooms: [N] (with [N] fixtures total) - Kitchen / break areas: [N] - Flooring mix: [N]% carpet, [N]% hard surface, [N]% tile 2. Current pain points (per your team) - [e.g. restrooms not consistently restocked] - [e.g. glass and entryways smudged by mid-morning] - [e.g. previous vendor missed visits without notice] 3. Special considerations - Access: [keys / badge / lockbox / on-site contact] - Pets / sensitivities: [none / specify] - Restricted areas: [server room / executive offices / specify] - Preferred service window: [e.g. after 6pm weekdays]

3. Scope of work

Every visit (recurring checklist) General areas - Empty all trash and recycling, replace liners - Dust horizontal surfaces within reach - Spot-clean fingerprints on doors, switches, glass - Vacuum all carpeted areas - Sweep and mop all hard floors - Sanitize high-touch points (door handles, light switches, shared electronics) Restrooms - Disinfect toilets, urinals, sinks, and partitions - Clean and polish mirrors and chrome - Mop floors with disinfectant - Restock soap, paper towels, toilet paper Kitchen / break room - Wipe counters, tables, exterior of appliances - Clean inside of microwave - Load / start dishwasher (or hand-wash if no dishwasher) - Take out kitchen trash Periodic (rotating schedule, included) - Monthly: vent dusting, baseboard wipe, interior glass - Quarterly: refrigerator interior, deep restroom scrub, high dusting - Semi-annual: carpet hot-water extraction (if in scope) - Annual: window interiors Out of scope (quoted separately) - Exterior window washing above ground floor - Post-construction cleanup - Biohazard remediation - Carpet replacement / repair

4. Schedule & staffing

Service days: [Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri] Service window: [e.g. 6:00pm – 10:00pm] Crew: [N] trained cleaners per visit, supervised by [name / role] Estimated time on site: [N] hours per visit Stability - Same crew on the same property whenever possible - Backup crew on call for illness or PTO — never a missed visit - 24-hour advance notice for any schedule change initiated by us Quality control - Supervisor inspection: weekly - Client walkthrough: monthly (15 minutes, on-site or virtual) - Digital checklist completed and shared after every visit - Issue response: corrected within one business day, no charge

5. Supplies, equipment & insurance

Supplies and equipment - All cleaning chemicals, microfiber, mop heads, vacuums, and floor machines provided by us - EPA-registered disinfectants (List N) for high-touch sanitization - Green Seal certified products available on request at no extra cost - Consumables (toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, trash liners): [included / billed at cost / supplied by client] — confirm in next step Insurance & compliance - General liability: $[2,000,000] per occurrence - Workers' comp: full coverage on every cleaner - Janitorial bond: $[25,000] - Certificate of insurance naming [Client] as additional insured: delivered within 5 business days of signature - All staff: W-2 employees, background-checked, E-Verify confirmed

6. Investment

Monthly recurring service: $[ABC] / month Billing cycle: monthly in advance, net 15 Term: month-to-month after a 90-day initial period Cancellation: 30 days' written notice after the initial period Optional add-ons (per visit, only when requested): - Interior window washing: $[X] - Carpet hot-water extraction (per 1,000 sq ft): $[X] - Deep restroom scrub (per restroom): $[X] - One-time post-event cleanup: quoted on request Price holds: - Locked for the first 12 months of service - Adjustments after year one limited to CPI or scope changes — never a surprise This proposal is valid for 30 days from [date].

7. Next steps

If this looks like a fit: 1. Reply to confirm scope, start date, and consumables preference 2. We'll send the service agreement + first invoice 3. Onboarding walkthrough + first cleaning within 5 business days of signature Want to adjust frequency, swap to a green-only chemical program, or split the scope between offices and common areas? Reply to this proposal — we'd rather tune the plan than lose a good fit over a fixable detail. — [Your name] [Your cleaning company] [Email] · [Phone]

Frequently asked questions

Is this cleaning proposal template actually free?+

Yes. Copy the Markdown, paste into your tool of choice, customize for your client. No email gate, no watermark.

Does this work for both commercial and residential cleaning?+

Yes. The structure is the same — walkthrough, scope, schedule, supplies, insurance, price. For residential, drop the insurance section's enterprise dollar figures and emphasize background checks and supplies. For commercial, keep the COI and additional-insured language up front.

Should I quote a flat monthly price or per-visit?+

Flat monthly almost always wins recurring contracts. Facility managers and homeowners both budget by the month, not by the visit. The template is built for a flat monthly with itemized add-ons, which is the format that closes fastest.

How detailed should the scope of work be?+

Granular enough that there's no ambiguity at the first walkthrough complaint. The recurring + periodic split in the template is what stops most 'I thought that was included' disputes in month two.

How do I know if my prospect actually read the proposal?+

That's exactly what Proposal Tracker is built for. Send this template through a tracked link and you'll see which sections each recipient scrolled through, how long they spent on pricing, whether they came back for a second read, and a single hot-lead score per recipient.

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