Commercial Cleaning in Central Visayas

Under roughly 10-15 hours of cleaning per week, a contracted company is usually cheaper once you count payroll, insurance, cover for absences, and equipment. In-house starts to win for large single sites with full-time cleaning need.

At minimum public liability insurance and employer's/workers' compensation coverage for their staff. Ask for certificates — if an uninsured cleaner is injured on your premises, the liability can land on you.

Reputable companies run signed key registers, alarm-code logs, and vetted staff lists. Ask how keys are stored, who can access your site, and whether staff are background-checked before handing over out-of-hours access.

Janitorial usually means recurring day-to-day cleaning (bins, floors, bathrooms), while commercial cleaning also covers periodic heavy work: carpet extraction, hard-floor machine scrubbing, high-level dusting, and post-construction cleans.

Yes — evening and early-morning service is standard for offices so cleaning doesn't disrupt staff. Out-of-hours access requires a key/alarm protocol; some companies charge a small premium for late-night or weekend slots.

Yes — under the Labor Code and D.O. 174, the principal is solidarily liable if the contractor fails to pay wages or benefits. Vet the agency's DOLE registration and audit that your contract rate actually covers minimum wage plus benefits.