Ensure Quality. Minimize Risk. Hire with Confidence.

CIMS helps Facility Managers verify that their service providers—or internal teams—meet the highest standards in cleanliness, safety, and management.

Why Facility Managers Rely on CIMS

• Confidence in your providers – CIMS certification proves that your BSC or in-house team follows industry best practices.
• Measurable results – CIMS outlines clear benchmarks for quality, customer satisfaction, and compliance.
• Reduced Risk – CIMS – GB includes sustainability and green cleaning practices – ideal for facilities with LEED goals.

How FMs Use CIMS

• Set Expectations: Use CIMS as a baseline in RFPs and vendor contracts.
• Audit Performance: Rely on third-party validation for transparency and accountability.
• Support Your Teams: Use the standard to improve internal operations or justify outsourcing decisions.

With CIMS, your customers have:

Your customers are becoming knowledgeable in the cleaning industry and their expectations are becoming high. Set yourself apart from the companies that can’t meet those expectations with Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS). Meet your customers’ expectations and require a CIMS certified contractor to clean your facility.

• Validating your commitment to quality practices and customer satisfaction.
• The assurance that the facility has been cleaned and managed to the highest standards.
• Renewed trust in building cleanliness and safety and quality.
• Increased confidence to enter and feel comfortable inside the building.
• Peace of mind that proper cleaning is an ongoing facility management priority.