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Cleaning services contract template
Cleaning services contract: A cleaning services contract sets the schedule, tasks, standards and price for regular commercial or residential cleaning.
Upload yours for a review and e-signature, or save it as a team template.
Start freeWhen to use a cleaning services contract
- Office and commercial cleaning
- End-of-tenancy and deep cleans
- Healthcare or specialist cleaning
Cleaning services contract template: clause-by-clause outline
Sample starting wording for each clause. Replace the text in [brackets] with your details.
Services and schedule
The Contractor will clean [premises] [5] days a week between [hours], following the task list in Schedule 1.
Standards and inspections
The Contractor will meet the standards in Schedule 2. The Client may inspect and report issues, which will be fixed within [24] hours.
Staff and vetting
Cleaning staff will be trained and, where required, background-checked.
Supplies
The Contractor supplies equipment and [eco-friendly] products. Consumables such as paper are [included / charged].
Fees
The monthly fee is [amount], invoiced monthly.
Keys and security
The Contractor will keep keys and access codes secure and report any loss immediately.
What to check before you sign
- Is the task list specific?
- Who supplies consumables?
- Do staff transfer rules apply if you change contractor (common in some countries)?
How to send a cleaning services contract for e-signature
- Draft or upload it. Use the outline above with your own wording, upload an existing document, or save it as your organisation’s template.
- Check it against your playbook. Points outside your positions are flagged, and approval rules route it to Legal when needed.
- Send it by email. Signers get a plain-language review and a secure link, sign on any device in the order you set, and can suggest changes as tracked changes.
- Keep the signed PDF. Everyone receives it with a certificate of completion, and key dates go to Upcoming with reminders.
Cleaning services contract template: frequently asked questions
How do I hold a cleaning company to a standard?
Attach a task list and inspection checklist, and agree a time to fix issues.
Should a cleaning contract renew automatically?
Month-to-month after an initial term is common and keeps the provider accountable.
Is an electronically signed cleaning services contract legally binding?
In most countries, yes. E-signatures are recognised for commercial contracts under laws such as the ESIGN Act (US), eIDAS (EU), the Electronic Communications Act (UK) and the Information Technology Act (India). econtracts.ai adds a certificate of completion with each signer’s identity check and a fingerprint of the signed content.
Can I get a cleaning services contract I received reviewed?
Yes. Upload it to econtracts.ai and you get a plain-language review: key dates, money and points to check, each quoting the clause it comes from.
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This outline is a starting point for discussion, not legal advice, and it is not a complete contract. Laws differ by country and sector; have a qualified lawyer review contracts that matter.