Clock In/Out for Cleaning Staff: How to Track Hours Across Sites
How cleaning companies track staff clock in/out across sites, why it matters for client disputes and margins, and what to look for in an app.
Why clock in/out matters in commercial cleaning
Your staff work at client sites you rarely visit. Attendance records answer the two questions clients and owners ask most: did the clean happen, and how long did it take?
Protecting yourself in disputes
When a client says the office wasn't cleaned, a record of who clocked in and when turns an argument into a conversation.
Spotting margin leaks
If a site priced at three hours regularly takes four, you're losing money every visit. Clock data shows it within weeks rather than at year end.
What to look for
Simple for staff on a phone, tied to the right site, and visible to you in the same place as clients. Anything that needs training won't get used.
Clock in/out in the CleanReach Dashboard
The CleanReach Dashboard included with Velo lets you manage staff and clock in/out alongside your leads and clients, for $200/month.
FAQs
Do cleaners need to clock in at each site?+
For commercial contracts it's strongly recommended — it gives you per-site hours and proof of service.
Is clock in/out included with Velo?+
Yes. The CleanReach Dashboard included with Velo covers staff and clock in/out.