A solo residential cleaner, a small crew and a commercial janitorial company need different scheduling tools. Begin with the kind of work and team you manage.
It has to stop double bookings on its own
A customer should not be able to request a time when you are already working. The software should check again before saving the request.
The time offered also needs to fit the full length of the clean, including extras, before your working day ends.
Your clients should not need an account
An account requirement adds another step before a customer can request a clean. Check whether the product can accept a request from a private link without asking that customer to create and remember a password.
It has to work with one hand on a phone
You will use it standing in someone's kitchen, not sitting at a desk. Today's jobs, the address, tap to call, the checklist and the button that marks the job done all need to be reachable without pinching and zooming.
Recurring visits should be easy to adjust
Regular clients make the schedule more predictable. The software should create the agreed schedule and still let you skip or move one visit, or pause future visits, without losing completed history.
Check what booking and payment choices really do
Compare approval requests with instant booking. If a saved card, deposit or full payment is required, check when the appointment becomes confirmed and what happens when payment needs attention.
Do not assume recurring scheduling means subscription billing. Each visit has its own payment record. An owner can collect the balance, or a new booking can accept automatic collection after that visit is completed.
Match the staffing tools to your crew
Basic assignment may be enough for a small crew. If several cleaners work at once, compare working availability, time off, replacement coverage and simultaneous booking capacity.
Shinivo Pro includes up to 3 active people including the owner and basic assignment. Team adds unlimited people, advanced workforce tools and cleaner labor costing. Check the pricing page for current plan details.
You should be able to get your data out
Your customer list belongs to your business. Make sure the software lets you export it in a common format before you commit.