Why Property Managers Waste $12,000 Annually on Emergency Custodial Services (Simple Prevention Strategy That Works)

TLDR:

• Emergency custodial services cost 3x more than scheduled maintenance programs

• Most cleaning crises are preventable with proper planning and regular service

• Tony Schmidt's coordinated approach eliminates the need for last-minute cleaning emergencies

Last Tuesday, a property manager called us in a panic. Their regular cleaning crew had quit without notice, leaving three office buildings in Dayton without custodial service. The emergency cleaning company they hired charged $4,200 for what should have been $1,200 worth of routine maintenance.

This scenario repeats itself across Greater Dayton every week. Property managers scramble to find last-minute cleaning solutions, paying premium rates for services that should be routine.

The Real Cost of Emergency Custodial Services

When you're forced to hire emergency cleaning services, you're not just paying for the work — you're paying for urgency, availability, and desperation. Here's what we see happening:

Emergency cleaning rates in Dayton:

• Standard office cleaning: $0.05-0.08 per square foot

• Emergency cleaning: $0.15-0.25 per square foot

• Weekend emergency rates: Up to $0.35 per square foot

For a typical 10,000 square foot office building, that's the difference between $500 for routine service and $2,500 for emergency coverage.