Janitorial Services
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in cleaning building interiors, interiors of transportation equipment (e.g., aircraft, rail cars, ships), and/or windows. Illustrative Examples: Custodial services Service station cleaning and degreasing services Housekeeping (i.e., cleaning) services Washroom sanitation services Maid (i.e., cleaning) services
Hierarchy
| Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 2-digit sector | The Sector as a Whole The Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector comprises establishments performing routine support activities for the day-to-day operations of other organizations. These essential activities are often undertaken in-house by establishments in many sectors of the economy. The establishments in this sector specialize in one or more of these support activities and provide these services to clients in a variety of industries and, in some cases, to households. Activities performed include: office administration, hiring and placing of personnel, document preparation and similar clerical services, solicitation, collection, security and surveillance services, cleaning, and waste disposal services. The administrative and management activities performed by establishments in this sector are typically on a contract or fee basis. These activities may also be performed by establishments that are part of the company or enterprise. However, establishments involved in administering, overseeing, and managing other establishments of the company or enterprise are classified in Sector 55, Management of Companies and Enterprises. Establishments in Sector 55, Management of Companies and Enterprises, normally undertake the strategic and organizational planning and decision-making role of the company or enterprise. Government establishments engaged in administering, overseeing, and managing governmental programs are classified in Sector 92, Public Administration. |
| 561 | Administrative and Support Services 3-digit subsector | Industries in the Administrative and Support Services subsector group establishments engaged in activities that support the day-to-day operations of other organizations. The processes employed in this sector (e.g., general management, personnel administration, clerical activities, cleaning activities) are often integral parts of the activities of establishments found in all sectors of the economy. The establishments classified in this subsector have specialization in one or more of these activities and can, therefore, provide services to clients in a variety of industries and, in some cases, to households. The individual industries of this subsector are defined on the basis of the particular process that they are engaged in and the particular services they provide. Many of the activities in this subsector are ongoing routine support functions that businesses and organizations perform in-house. However, it is common to contract or purchase services from businesses that specialize in such activities and can, therefore, provide the services more efficiently. The industries in this subsector cannot be viewed as strictly "support." The Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services industry group includes travel agents, tour operators, and providers of other travel arrangement services, such as hotel and restaurant reservations and arranging the purchase of tickets, serving many types of clients, including individual consumers. This group was placed in this subsector because the services are often of the "support" nature (e.g., travel arrangement) to businesses and other organizations that purchase such services. The administrative and management activities performed by establishments in this sector are typically on a contract or fee basis. These activities may also be performed by establishments that are part of the company or enterprise. However, establishments involved in administering, overseeing, and managing other establishments of the company or enterprise are classified in Sector 55, Management of Companies and Enterprises. Establishments in Sector 55, Management of Companies and Enterprises, normally undertake the strategic and organizational planning and decision-making role of the company or enterprise. Government establishments engaged in administering, overseeing, and managing governmental programs are classified in Sector 92, Public Administration. |
| 5617 | Services to Buildings and Dwellings 4-digit industry group | This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) exterminating and pest control services; (2) janitorial services; (3) landscaping services; (4) carpet and upholstery cleaning services; or (5) other services to buildings and dwellings. |
| 56172 | Janitorial Services 5-digit NAICS industry | See industry description for 561720. |
| 561720 | Janitorial Services 6-digit U.S. detail | This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in cleaning building interiors, interiors of transportation equipment (e.g., aircraft, rail cars, ships), and/or windows. Illustrative Examples: Custodial services Service station cleaning and degreasing services Housekeeping (i.e., cleaning) services Washroom sanitation services Maid (i.e., cleaning) services |
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Classification References
- 01Cleaning building exteriors (except sandblasting and window cleaning) or chimneys--are classified in Industry 561790, Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings;
- 02Sandblasting building exteriors--are classified in Industry 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors; and
- 03Crime scene cleanup services--are classified in Industry 562910, Remediation Services.
Index Items
Aircraft janitorial services
Building cleaning services, interior
Building cleaning services, janitorial
Cleaning homes
Cleaning offices
Cleaning shopping centers
Custodial services
Deodorant servicing of rest rooms
Deodorizing services
Disinfecting services
Housekeeping services (i.e., cleaning services)
Janitorial services
Janitorial services, aircraft
Maid services (i.e., cleaning services)
Office cleaning services
Residential cleaning services
Rest room cleaning services
Restaurant kitchen cleaning services
Service station cleaning and degreasing services
Venetian blind cleaning services
Washroom sanitation services
Window cleaning services
How Item Can Help
Manages stock levels of janitorial supplies and tracks expiration dates to prevent waste while optimizing inventory turnover for multiple facility clients.
Automates order fulfillment for recurring janitorial supply contracts, ensuring timely delivery of restocking items to reduce facility downtime.
Analyzes consumption patterns across different service areas to predict demand surges and adjust pricing or product mixes accordingly.
External Resources
Census.gov NAICS Detail
Official US Census Bureau definition and scope for NAICS 561720.
National Cleaning and Sanitation Association
The primary industry trade association providing standards, advocacy, and resources for janitorial services.
U.S. Department of Labor - Janitorial Services
A government fact sheet offering data on employment, wages, and career outlooks for janitorial service workers.
Sweep.com Industry Directory
An industry directory of leading janitorial service companies with detailed service descriptions and company profiles.
