In 1986, the janitorial services sector was very different from today. Standards, work methods, and technologies have evolved considerably over the years.
This year, Ménagez-Vous celebrates 40 years of activity. It is an opportunity to take a step back and share what four decades of field experience have truly taught us about maintaining commercial and institutional buildings.
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1. Janitorial services have changed
As Paule Marquis, founder of Ménagez-Vous, points out, commercial cleaning is now seen as a strategic function in many organizations, whereas it was previously considered mainly an operational service.
Today, a well-maintained environment means:
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Ensuring consistency with the company’s image and professionalism.
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Inspiring trust among clients and visitors.
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Supporting employee well-being and motivation.
These aspects were not always fully recognized by leaders at the time. Today, it is hard to imagine working in a dirty or poorly maintained environment.
2. Knowing how to adapt to clients’ needs
Forty years of activity also means forty years of relationships with property managers, businesses, and institutions with very different realities.
If there is one thing experience has confirmed, it is the importance of flexibility
Every contract is unique. There is no universal solution in janitorial services. Each building has its own constraints, uses, critical periods, and priorities.
3. The central role of humans behind the service provided
Yes, technology has evolved, and it is now an integral part of work methods. Not using it would be unthinkable.
That said, attention to detail and service quality rely above all on people who can recognize a job well done and act with rigor and judgment.
Without human effort, it would be difficult to stand out from other janitorial companies.
4. Always improving, striving to do better
Celebrating 40 years of existence is not only about looking back at the path traveled. It is also about continuing to evolve.
Current challenges—whether ecological cleaning, building performance, or occupant health—are already shaping future actions and challenges.
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These challenges push us to question ourselves, to adapt, and to aim higher.
