Simple Service — Entretien ménager commercial & industriel au Grand Montréal

Simple Service est une compagnie d'entretien ménager commercial québécoise. Nous desservons Montréal, Laval, Longueuil, Brossard et Terrebonne — la Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM). Bureaux, immeubles locatifs, entrepôts, cliniques, commerces de détail et événements. Équipes formées CNESST, superviseur bilingue dédié, rapports photo horodatés à chaque visite.

Commercial cleaning company serving Greater Montreal. We clean offices, apartment buildings, warehouses, medical clinics, retail stores, and event venues across Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, Brossard, and Terrebonne. CNESST-registered crews, bilingual supervisor, photo reports every visit. Free quote in 24 hours.

Nos services d'entretien ménager commercial à Montréal

  • Entretien ménager commercial — bureaux, immeubles à logements, commerces de détail. Programmes récurrents adaptés à l'achalandage réel.
  • Nettoyage de bureaux à Montréal, Laval, Longueuil — quotidien, hebdomadaire, ou aux 2 semaines.
  • Nettoyage industriel et nettoyage d'entrepôt — dégraissage industriel, lavage à pression, protocoles poussière fine.
  • Nettoyage après-construction et nettoyage post-rénovation — remise en état pour livraison de chantier.
  • Nettoyage d'événements — avant, pendant et après.
  • Nettoyage spécialisé — décapage et cirage de planchers, décontamination, désinfection profonde.

Our commercial cleaning services in Greater Montreal

  • Commercial cleaning — offices, apartment buildings, retail. Recurring programs sized to real traffic.
  • Office cleaning in Montreal, Laval, Longueuil — daily, weekly, or bi-weekly.
  • Industrial cleaning and warehouse cleaning — industrial degreasing, pressure washing, fine-dust protocols.
  • Post-construction cleaning — handover-ready cleanup for GC handoff.
  • Event cleaning — before, during, and after.
  • Specialized cleaning — floor stripping and waxing, decontamination, deep disinfection.

Territoire desservi — Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal

  • Montréal — Centre-ville, Vieux-Montréal, Plateau Mont-Royal, Griffintown, Mile End, Saint-Laurent, Anjou, LaSalle.
  • Laval — Chomedey, Sainte-Dorothée, Vimont, parcs industriels de l'Autoroute 440.
  • Longueuil — Saint-Hubert, Greenfield Park, parc industriel.
  • Brossard — Quartier DIX30 et zones commerciales de la Rive-Sud.
  • Terrebonne — Lachenaie, La Plaine, entreprises de la Rive-Nord.

Pourquoi Simple Service ?

  • Superviseur bilingue dédié pour chaque compte.
  • Équipes internes formées CNESST + sous-traitants spécialisés au besoin — un seul bon de commande.
  • Rapports photo horodatés et listes de contrôle numériques à chaque visite.
  • Facturation transparente, contrats sans engagement à long terme.
  • Devis en 24 h · Assurance responsabilité civile.
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Start Your Cleaning Business in Laval with $500 (Abe's Guide)

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Alright, let's be honest. You're in Laval, you've got a spark, and you're thinking about starting a cleaning business. The catch? You've only got about 500 bucks to kick things off. Can it be done? Oui, it absolutely can. It won't be fancy, but with grit, a smart approach, and some serious elbow grease, you can absolutely get your foot in the door in the commercial cleaning game right here in Greater Montreal.

TL;DR: Yes, you can start a cleaning business in Laval with $500. Focus on minimal, essential gear, target smaller initial clients (residential turnovers, small offices), and prioritize word-of-mouth marketing. Your biggest asset will be your reliability and willingness to work hard.

Kicking Off Your Cleaning Business in Laval: What $500 Really Buys You

Look, when I started Simple Service Inc. back in 2015, I didn't have a fancy fleet of vans or top-of-the-line equipment. My first "office" was my kitchen table, and my "fleet" was my beat-up car. I remember one of my earliest commercial gigs, a small real estate office in Chomedey. I showed up with a bucket, a mop, some basic chemicals from Canadian Tire, and a serious dose of nerves. I probably spent less than

00 on initial supplies for that first job, and the rest was pure hustle.

Here's the thing: $500 isn't going to buy you a commercial-grade auto-scrubber or a full inventory of WHMIS-compliant chemicals right off the bat. But it will get you the absolute essentials to clean smaller spaces. Think about it. Your first clients won't be massive warehouses near the A-15/A-440 interchange, not yet. They'll be smaller offices, maybe a local clinic in Vimont, or even apartment building common areas. For those, basic tools are often enough.

Your Absolute Essential Gear List (Under $300)

Forget the shiny gadgets. We're talking about fundamental tools that get the job done right, especially when you're just starting out. Here’s what you actually need:

  • Good Quality Microfiber Cloths (20-30 pack): $30-50. Washable, reusable, and effective for dusting, wiping, and polishing. Seriously, these are gold.
  • All-Purpose Cleaner (Eco-friendly concentrate): $20-30. Buy a concentrate, mix it yourself. You'll save a ton. Something effective for general surfaces, but gentle enough for most materials.
  • Disinfectant (Health Canada approved): $20-40. Crucial, especially post-pandemic. Make sure it's effective against common pathogens.
  • Glass Cleaner:
    0-15. For sparkling windows and mirrors.
  • Floor Cleaner (Neutral pH): $20-30. Don't ruin floors with harsh chemicals. A good neutral cleaner is versatile.
  • Mop and Bucket (Commercial Grade, not home use): $40-60. A sturdy plastic bucket with a wringer and a good quality string mop or flat mop system. It makes a huge difference.
  • Vacuum Cleaner (Light Commercial or Good Home Vac):
    00-150. This is your biggest upfront cost. Look for something durable that handles various floor types. A good used one might even be an option initially. I started with a durable upright from Costco that did the trick for a while.
  • Spray Bottles (empty):
    0-15 for 5-6 bottles. Label them clearly!
  • Scrub Brushes, Sponges, Scour Pads:
    5-25.
  • Trash Bags:
    0-15 (commercial grade, strong).
  • Gloves (reusable & disposable):
    0-20. Essential for safety.

That leaves you with about $200 for other crucial things, like legalities and marketing. See? It's tight, but doable.

First Steps: Legalities and Red Tape in Quebec

Okay, before you even buy a mop, you need to get your ducks in a row legally. This is Quebec, not the Wild West. We talked about this in more detail in our post on Canada Cleaning Business: Licenses & Permits You Need, but here are the Laval essentials:

  1. Register Your Business: Even if you're a sole proprietor, register your business name with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec (REQ). It's relatively inexpensive, often under $50. This gives you legitimacy.
  2. CNESST: As soon as you start paying yourself or hiring anyone, you need to be registered with the CNESST. This is for workplace health and safety and workers' compensation. Trust me, you don't want to skip this. A slip and fall in a client's office in Sainte-Dorothée could ruin you without it. It's an ongoing cost, but non-negotiable.
  3. Insurance: General commercial liability insurance is a must. It protects you if something gets damaged or someone gets hurt. Shop around; you might find a basic policy for a few hundred dollars annually, but you need to budget for the first payment. Don

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