When most people think of cleaning businesses, they normally picture a maid cleaning a house. However, businesses in both retail and industrial have the need for regular cleaning and maintenance services. Even in times of economic downturn, commercial cleaning franchises thrive. Businesses always need to present themselves well to the public and cleaning services are a big part of that. If you buy into a commercial cleaning franchise, you'll be joining a $94 billion dollar industry that has no signs of going away.

Consider the following facts when trying to decide if a commercial cleaning business is right for you:

* In the next decade, the fastest-growing occupation will be a professional cleaning specialist

* Commercial cleaning franchises account for 10% of the total market in the United States

* Over 30% of cleaning industry customers are office buildings

A commercial cleaning franchise is recession proof and the sky's the limit when it comes to customers. With a large enough staff and the training provided by your franchise's corporate office, in a few years you could dominate the market in your area.

Octoclean is a commercial cleaning franchise that has been in business for the past 18 years. Over the last five years, it has experienced a 30% increase in gross, giving it brand-name recognition across the country. This commercial cleaning franchise offers cleaning and maintenance services to businesses of all sizes. It has a relatively low initial cash investment for a commercial cleaning franchise. As an Octoclean franchisee, you'll get training in running this specific type of business as well as marketing and financial assistance.

1-800 Dry Carpets has been in the industry since 1992 and is an innovator in the world of carpet cleaning. This commercial cleaning franchise allows you to offer a low moisture carpet cleaning system that is organic and less messy than traditional carpet cleaning. Swedry carpet, the system used by 1-800 Dry Carpets, deep cleans without excess moisture which means that your customers can get back to work quickly. One thing that sets apart 1-800 Dry Carpets from competitor commercial cleaning franchises is that the company handles all the telephone calls and appointment setting for you. They believe your time is valuable and you don't need to spend it on the phone. Instead of worrying about making appointments, you can concentrate on serving your customers.

Workplace Essentials is a commercial cleaning franchise that focuses on one of the most essential parts of any office -- the restroom! As a Workplace Essentials franchisee, you can rely on 20 years of experience from the company. You'll have repeat business from clients for janitorial services on a weekly or biweekly basis. You also have the convenience of a centralized billing system as well as franchisee training. All of these factors make this a smart choice if you're looking for a commercial cleaning franchise.