How The Pandemic Has Evolved Commercial Cleaning in Canada
Commercial cleaning companies are used to adapting to changes in the industry. But the pandemic has posed some unique challenges for the industry. One of the biggest changes since March 2020 has been the lack of commercial cleaning services due to lockdowns and other restrictions. Due to this many businesses realized the importance of commercial cleaning for their offices, retail stores, industries, medical facilities, and more. The Canadian workforce has been busy since the pandemic hit. It's not just because they must work longer hours. It's also because they're having to do more housekeeping and cleaning at work than ever before to keep their office environment disinfected and clean. They now understand that these things are important to run the business smoothly. Before the pandemic, Canadian working professionals thought very little about deep cleaning, or disinfection, leave apart from seeing their offices being cleaned overnight by janitorial services. The positive change that came post-pandemic was that wow, businesses understand that commercial cleaning services can help their businesses get back on track after the widespread disruption caused by the pandemic.
The Impact:
Prior to March 2020, commercial cleaning crews worked quietly behind the scenes in offices and other buildings across the country — unnoticed by most people who walked through their doors every day. But suddenly they became essential workers whose skills were needed at all hours of the day or night. And because they had been working quietly behind the scenes for so long before this disaster struck, they had developed a broad range of skills that made them uniquely suited to help during these dark days of the crisis.
The opportunity:
Commercial cleaning is an industry that grows in line with GDP, and the pandemic has accelerated this growth due to an increase in facilities demanding more services. During COVID commercial buildings were closed due to the pandemic, as they have re-opened, they are demanding pristine-clean environments. The Cleaning contractors are busy and in demand throughout Canada.
The pandemic offers a unique opportunity for commercial cleaning companies to improve global health. In addition to cleaning innovations and regular maintenance of facilities, there are new ways of thinking about how we clean and what businesses need. With this catastrophe ending, it is expected that more and more people will go back to work. Businesses need to ensure that their office is cleaned safely and efficiently to create a healthy and safe workplace environment for employees. In a report, CNBC has found that 66% of employees want better office cleaning practices. This was a result of the pandemic that provided an opportunity for cleaning companies to grow. It has created a shift in the traditional cleaning industry, as organizations move from traditional office cleaning to "deep cleanings", "disinfection", and more, which requires more specialized knowledge and training. Opportunities exist for professional commercial cleaning services to adapt to new cleaning tools and skills, as well as provide trained personnel for cleaning crews. According to Grandview Research, the market size value in 2020 for Contract Cleaning Services was USD 308.7 billion, and it is forecasted growth rate is a CAGR of 6.1% by 2027 to nearing USD 468.2 billion. This scope is projected considering the U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; France; Italy; China; India; Japan; South Korea; Brazil, and Mexico.
The cleaning industry has seen steady growth over the years, thanks to growing concern about office cleanliness and sustainability. The good news is that this trend will more than likely continue as more organizations take measures to ensure their employees are comfortable and healthy at work.
