Jan-Pro Cleaning & Disinfecting
Sustainable Cleaning And Disinfection Today For A Safer Tomorrow

A little more than a year and a half has already passed since the pandemic was declared. Slowly but steadily, a modicum of normalcy is returning as nations cautiously start relaxing their restrictions. In terms of returning to the workplace, while some may still prefer to take a precautionary stance and work from home, others cannot wait to leave their makeshift office nooks at home. In the absence of an absolute remedy for COVID-19, reopening offices will inevitably require some serious change in workplaces—particularly when it comes to hygiene and worker safety.

For starters, returning to offices will necessitate ‘pandemic-protecting’ solutions for workplaces to safeguard employees and allay their fears. Countering the antagonistic contagion that is COVID-19 will require a shared vision by organizations and their employees to implement both near-term safety measures as well as long-term hygiene strategies. “For over 30 years, the JAN-PRO system has developed and retained customer relationships through the strength of a locally owned franchise network. Backed by quality and innovation JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting continues to strive to provide safe and clean environments to the customers they serve,” explains Russ Reynolds, CEO of Lynx Franchising who operates the growing franchise brand.

"We are proud to protect businesses of all kinds with our industry-leading cleaning and disinfecting services"

Companies large and small are navigating a changing landscape to find solutions and experts to implement a sustainable cleaning and disinfection program. “This is where JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting is changing the status quo for organizations of all sizes—especially smaller companies—in facilitating a structured program for hygienic workplaces,” explains Terrell Dillard, Owner and President, JAN-PRO Franchise Development in Cleveland, Akron, Toledo.

With the launch of their campaign ‘protecting tomorrow with a professional clean today,’ the company encourages organizations to safeguard the interests of their workers while focusing on the sustainability of their business operations with a safer environment.

Having been a preferred cleaning and disinfecting partner for many hospitals and healthcare facilities since 1991, JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting is now the best-suited company to extend its services for pandemic-protecting commercial and public facilities. The company has all the necessary technology as well as consulting expertise at its disposal to keep its clients’ sanitization worries at bay. “A clean workplace is the right of every worker. We are proud to protect businesses of all kinds with our industry-leading cleaning and disinfecting services,” says Neeraj Gupta, Vice President of Technical Development, Training and Sourcing.

Underpinning Gupta’s words, Gary Bauer, brand president of JAN-PRO Systems International, adds, “Trust, reliability, innovation, and leadership are at the core of who we are—now and always. Our experts are here to serve you through this unprecedented time and help you provide the safest possible working environment for your most valuable resource—your people.”

A Technology-Driven Approach to Cleaning and Sanitization

Today, JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting has become one of the first lines of defense in helping protect people’s health in any work environment. Commenting on the current cleaning and disinfection approach, Gupta notes that, “The same sanitization strategies and practices that have been in use up until the pre-COVID-19 times are not enough to deal with the hazards and risks of the pandemic.” Particularly in the case of high touch surfaces, increasing the frequency of cleaning and using more sustainable disinfection solutions have become necessary to prevent infection transmission. The looming question is: what’s under the hood of JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting’s cutting-edge services that is making them so compelling and robust compared to other contemporaries?

The answer lies in their proprietary and state-of-the-art disinfecting system, EnviroShield®. “We’ve always taken pride in being the ‘first’ to bring the latest technologies to the cleaning and disinfection industry. The EnviroShield system is a testament to that and represents our greatest advancement yet. In essence, it can be regarded as the modern science of disinfecting,” shares Gupta. Not just that; JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting was one of the first companies to standardize color-coded microfiber technology and back-pack vacuums.

It was also the first major commercial cleaning company in the U.S. to nationally introduce electrostatic spray disinfection technology. Banking on such a rich legacy, today, JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting’s EnviroShield system is pushing the bounds of medical-grade disinfection and reducing a broad range of bacteria and viruses, including ‘disinfectant-resistant’ pathogens.

Notably, EnviroShield’s novel sprayer delivery system uses a hospital-grade disinfectant and applies it to areas such as door handles, elevator buttons, keyboards, and other surfaces —which serve as hotbeds for germs. Electrostatic sprayers add a positive charge to the disinfecting solution, facilitating all-round contact of the disinfectant - the EnviroShield disinfecting system covers more surface area on a microscopic level and quickly reduces 99.9 percent of bacteria and viruses, including salmonella, E. coli, cold, flu, and the usual disinfectantresistant pathogens like MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). The disinfectants used have the safest EPA Toxicity Category of IV and thus have no harmful dermal, ocular, inhalation, or ingestion effect on humans. Needless to say, this impeccable combination of compassion and science is what makes JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting’s services best suited for today’s eco-friendly world.

A Winning and Innovative Franchise Model

JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting, a leader in the industry supports organizations across the country with superior cleaning and disinfecting capabilities and is made up of three distinct brands that perform very different functions while supporting each other at the same time.

JAN-PRO Systems International — the parent company sells exclusive JAN-PRO Franchise Development territories and provides certification and support to help grow the business.

JAN-PRO Franchise Development, provides business support services including certifications, ongoing coaching, and administrative support to JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting certified franchisees.

JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting is individually owned businesses that are providing cleaning and disinfecting services to clients based on their commercial needs backed by proficiency, professionalism and technology the brand has become known for. JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting certified franchisees utilize top-notch equipment, including HEPA-rated backpack vacuums that filter 99.97 percent of particles with a size of 0.3 microns, microfiber mops that trap dirt more efficiently, color-coded microfiber cloths to lower the risk of crosscontamination, and eco-friendly cleaning chemicals. JANPRO Cleaning & Disinfecting further ensure uniformity of service by upholding its industry leading brand standards. All certified franchisees follow a three-step process that combines JAN-PRO Signature Clean® services, JAN-PRO Technics® technology, and JAN-PRO Tracker® inspections to provide a complete 50-point inspection and measurable cleaning in each visit.

This methodology enables JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting certified franchisees to determine the right approach to cleaning specific premises of different sectors — be it banking, automotive, fitness, hospitality, or sports, to name a few. Owing to such meticulous knowledge of cleaning technology and industries, JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting is not only increasing the business prospects of its franchisees and creating independent business leaders but also ensuring that a broader pool of organizations can access its industryleading cleaning and disinfection services.

Never Losing its Focus on Healthcare Facilities

As a company with vested roots in healthcare, JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting is further bolstering its cleaning and disinfection offerings for the medical sector. In this regard, the company has created the MedMetrix certification program designed to meet all the disinfection needs of medical facilities. The program ensures that all cleaning practices conducted by JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting certified franchisees fully comply with the strict guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), and other regulatory bodies. Whether it is disinfecting patient rooms, operating rooms, or nurse stations, the MedMetrix program focuses on ensuring all-around compliance in six key areas—universal precaution training, bloodborne pathogen training, exposure control planning, documentation/incident reporting, knowledge testing, and award certification. Put simply, the certification program ensures that every certified franchisee is equipped with the knowledge and skill required for safe and accident-free cleaning. Moreover, the program provides accurate reporting of all incidents that occur at the facilities to be disinfected.

Where Collaboration is the Stepping Stone of Success

One would think availing such a comprehensive and meticulous range of services needs complex agreements, but no! JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting offers one of the simplest service agreements in the commercial cleaning industry. Additionally, they’re the only major cleaning and disinfecting brand that gives a written guarantee with every clean. As Bauer says, “Everyone promises great service, but JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting goes above and beyond to guarantee it.”

Continuing on the same note, Neeraj Gupta, Vice President for Technical Development shares an instance when one of JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting’s clients was struggling to find a suitable solution for their facility, particularly their floors. JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting came to their rescue, reached out to one of its vendors, and designed a custom process specific to the client’s floor requirements.

In another instance, a client was seeking a disinfection product that would have a shorter dwell time for effectiveness. After meeting the client, examining their facility, and understanding their exact needs, JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting proposed a list of different products that met the criteria. The client, as a result, was able to find the exact product they wanted. Gupta adds, “In case we were unable to find the right products for the client, we would have collaborated with one of our vendors and designed a solution that worked for them. That’s the extent to which we assure a solution for clients.”

Today, having carved such a unique niche in the market, JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting continues to grow its territory in the U.S. — and also internationally — by starting more regional franchises to build on the existing 8,500+-strong certified franchise owners. They continue to educate customers about the importance of cleaning and disinfection in creating a healthier and safer environment.

“Whatever the future holds for us, our clients can rest assured that JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting will continue to lead the way in solving the most complex cleaning and disinfection issues by constantly studying the industry, educating certified franchisees, and inspecting what clients expect. Because that’s how we mature the science of commercial cleaning and keep raising the bar in this domain,” concludes Terrell Dillard, Owner and President, JAN-PRO Franchise Development in Cleveland, Akron, Toledo.