How do you measure cleaning team productivity?
Divide the completed area by the total person-hours used for the service. This indicator helps compare similar operations, improve proposals and identify when a site requires more time than planned.
Productivity = area cleaned ÷ (people × service hours)
Compare equivalent services
The space type, soil level, traffic and checklist all change productivity. Compare similar sites and scopes and use real time records to build more reliable benchmarks.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about this calculation
Does square meters per hour work for every cleaning type?
No. Compare the indicator only across similar spaces and scopes.
Should I include breaks and travel?
Use the time that makes sense for your analysis. For proposals, also include indirect time required to deliver the service.
How can I get more reliable data?
Record start and finish times per service, keep checklists consistent and compare planned work with actual delivery.