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What is a Day Porter?  Expectations vs Reality in Cleaning Businesses

What is a Day Porter? Expectations vs Reality in Cleaning Businesses

Update: 2025-08-25
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In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about day porters, from what they do daily to the expectations vs. reality that every business owner should understand. With years of experience running a commercial cleaning company, we share our real stories, lessons learned, and what to avoid when hiring day porters.

If you run a cleaning business, janitorial service, or commercial facilities company, this episode is your guide to making smart decisions about day porters.

In this podcast we cover all about Dayporters:
- What to expect when hiring one (and the reality behind it)
- Mistakes to avoid that could cost your business money
- How day porters impact client satisfaction & retention
- Where to start if you’re considering adding day porters to your team

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What is a Day Porter?  Expectations vs Reality in Cleaning Businesses

What is a Day Porter? Expectations vs Reality in Cleaning Businesses

Matthew Stowe and Greg Stowe