So I had this problem at the office - the place was starting to look like a dumpster fire. Coffee stains everywhere, mystery crumbs in the breakroom, and the restroom... let's not even go there. That's when I decided we needed professional cleaners in Greenwich.

Where I Started This Mess

First thing I did was ask my buddy Dave who runs a dental clinic. He says "bro, I went through three companies before finding one that didn't steal my toothpaste". That got me thinking I needed a real system. Grabbed my laptop and just typed "commercial cleaning Greenwich" into the search bar. Big mistake - about two hundred companies popped up. Felt like I was drowning in mop buckets.

The Screening Circus

Started calling places cold turkey. First three were disasters:

• First guy sounded half-asleep and couldn't tell me if they'd bring their own vacuum
• Second place straight up said they charge extra for scrubbing toilets (isn't that the whole point?)
• Third company's receptionist put me on hold for 20 minutes then hung up

Meanwhile my office plants were growing mold.

Getting Smart About It

Started asking the right questions like I learned from cleaning forums:

• "Show me your insurance docs" - you wouldn't believe how many couldn't
• "Walk me through your COVID cleaning routine" - some still think wiping doorknobs is enough
• "What happens if your cleaner breaks my espresso machine?" - legit had one guy say "that's why God invented duct tape"

Also started stalking online reviews hardcore. Found this pattern - companies with only 5-star reviews? Probably fake. The real ones had some 4-stars with detailed complaints.

The Face-to-Face Moment

Made the three finalists come to my nasty office. Here's what sealed it:

• Company A showed up late wearing stained uniforms
• Company B actually measured our floor space and tested the grout
• Company C brought a binder with color-coded cleaning schedules

Went with Company B because their boss noticed our floor tiles were special heritage ones. The dude literally got on his knees to check the cleaning solution pH wouldn't damage them. That's attention to detail.

What I Learned the Hard Way

Don't be shy about asking for proof. Made one company show me their staff training certificates - turns out they were photoshopped. Also the contract matters big time:

• Made sure exit clauses were clear
• Got them to specify everything in writing - even how often they'd flip the cushions
• Made them add a clause about replacing damaged stuff within 48 hours

Two months in now and honestly? Best decision ever. The office smells like lemons instead of despair. Worth every penny.