Latin America. The cleaning of the facilities occupies a strategic place in the operation of all companies, so many have personnel in charge of this, but others prefer to hire an external. Hence the doubt, in many organizations, which of these options is the best.

As stated by Liservitips, an Ecuadorian cleaning and maintenance services company, "more and more companies opt for a professional cleaning service" because although high costs can be a concern, dealing directly can also become "a real headache".

This is because ensuring "proper sanitation is not only necessary specialized machinery, quality chemicals and tools, but also qualified and trained personnel for its correct use".

That is, "more and more organizations are choosing to completely delegate this aspect and focus solely on the development of their activity, without worrying about cleanliness". Of course, they do it supported by a third party that offers customized solutions and excellence in their work, in other words, from an 'experienced partner' that becomes the permanent answer to their cleaning needs.

Moreover, for Liservitips, "if we take into consideration the multiple aspects that efficient cleaning and disinfection require, the benefits of these contracts far outweigh the costs."

Now, this is not for everyone, nor in any way, it is closely related to the hiring capacity of the company, the specialized need for the service, as well as the complexity and size of the operation. Something that should be discussed by weighing costs vs benefits.

In that sense, Liservitips indicates that there are 2 conditions to take into account when hiring a professional cleaning service.

1. Versatility of the cleaning service
"It is important that the company that is hired can adapt to the particular requirements of its activity. Cleaning a hospital is not the same as cleaning a bank office or a supermarket." Explained further, cleaning products and machinery must be adapted to the needs of the client, in addition, it is essential that the company to hire has experience in its specific sector or industry.

2. Quality Management System
When hiring a cleaning service that is certified in quality, it is important to ensure that the regulations are clear, accessible and complied with.

"This is because all the entities that implement and certify their Quality Management System have standardized procedures, protocols and constant updates under international standards in all their processes. They keep their staff in continuous training. This guarantees the total satisfaction of the needs of its customers."

Finally, nowadays hiring with a third party the cleaning service can be a great commercial advantage, because it helps to focus the company on the operation and refer only to verify that the service provider is suitable, which helps various areas of the company to allocate that time and resources to be more productive, while ensuring high standards of hygiene in the facilities.