Zone Cleaning or Team Cleaning… Which One’s Better?

Zone Cleaning

In zone cleaning, each person of the janitorial team is responsible for cleaning one designated area (a.k.a. zone). This means that a cleaner is in charge of everything that needs to be done in the room, from vacuuming the carpet to cleaning the windows.

This method is easier to keep track of because the supervisor knows who’s cleaning which zone. If the work done in your living room is subpar, the supervisor will immediately know who’ll take responsibility.

Zone cleaning is also ideal for buildings that are very particular with security and safety measures. If something goes missing or a door remains unlocked in a high-security zone, the culprit behind it can be easily traced.

The problem with zone cleaning, however, is that it can get pricey. Each person needs to have the necessary tools. Thus, if there are six people in the team, each one will need their own vacuum, cleaning products, mops, etc.

Team Cleaning

Team cleaning is a method where the entire janitorial crew is in charge of one room. Each member has a designated task, which makes the cleaning process fast. The responsibilities are often broken down into the following:

• Restroom specialists
• Light duty specialists
• Vacuum specialists
• Utility specialists

However, with so many hands working in one room, it could lead to erratic cleaning. This also leads to an increase in turnover if you aren’t satisfied with the result.