FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is there a difference between a cleaning and a household service?
The main difference between the two is in client selection and in company organisation. A cleaning service usually relates to the business sector and is organised as a business company. A household service, as its name reveals, mainly deals with the private sector or households and also includes various housekeeping services such as ironing, assistance with serving food, landscaping services, etc.

I would like to start a cleaning business and am wondering what equipment I would need in the beginning and how much of an the Investment would be necessary
You must be certain of why you are starting a business and you must know whether you already have customers for your services. Before registering the business you should learn about the basics of entrepreneurship and legislation (information is available at the Chamber of Craft of the Republic of Slovenia in all areas of work. The initial investment can vary and depends on the extent of work and can amounts to anywhere between SIT 500,000.00 to SIT 3,000,000.00. Further information regarding equipment and cleaning machines is available at www.cistilni.net.

What should the purchasing officer preparing procurement or a tender for cleaning know?
The basic contents of a tender are specified in the Public Procurement Act.
With regard to cleaning services, the following issues should be detailed:
ground plan for the building
working hours for performing the services
what is to be cleaned and how often
what should be included in the price:

a) just daily cleaning
b) daily cleaning with a monthly cleaning included
c) daily cleaning with a monthly and an annual thorough cleaning included
d) cleaning and supplying sanitation and hygiene consumables
e) »all inclusive« service