A clean entrance shouldn't depend on someone complaining.
A block can be well managed on paper and still feel neglected when you walk in. We'd agree on a realistic cleaning scope, arrange the visits and make sure the standards don't slip between visits.
What we'd actually do.
Walk the building before quoting
We'd establish the number of floors, lobby size, stair and lift access, glass areas, bin arrangements, garage access and any plants or outdoor areas. This determines how long a visit should take and what tools are needed.
Result: no vague promise to 'clean everything'.
Agree on the tasks per visit
A typical scope could include appropriate sweeping and mopping, handrails, entrance glass and touchpoints. Lift interiors, bin areas, garages, deep cleans, windows or outdoor washing are specified separately if needed.
Result: a checklist the cleaner and owners can both understand.
Set the right rhythm
We'd propose a visit schedule based on foot traffic, number of apartments, weather and the owners' priorities. Some blocks need more frequent attention than others; extra visits and one-off cleans are quoted before being added.
Result: a practical rota and predictable cost.
Make visits accountable
The cleaner follows the assigned scope and any issues are flagged — for example a wet landing from a leak, a non-working light or a faulty entrance door. Those become maintenance items instead of disappearing between contractors.
Result: cleaning and maintenance speak to each other.
Keep the entrance welcoming
Where appropriate we'd organise plant upkeep, tidy pots, good ventilation and a clean, fresh-feeling lobby. We'd avoid masking damp or waste odours with fragrances and respect residents with scent sensitivities.
Result: a block that looks and feels cared for.
Example: a six-apartment stairwell
Pricing example: For eight apartments, the indicative cleaning charge would be 8 × €6.50 = €52 + VAT per scheduled visit, before separately quoted extras and subject to the agreed service scope.
What we'd ask you for.
One clear outcome.
A written cleaning scope, visit rota, service-cost proposal and a process for reporting exceptions.
Scope and approvals: The €6.50 + VAT figure is an indicative starting rate per apartment per scheduled cleaning visit, subject to the actual area, travel, frequency, scope and minimum charges. Cleaning, materials, gardens and special works must be expressly included in the agreed service.