Busy Bee Cleaning Service

What Busy Bee Cleaning Service does

Busy Bee Cleaning Service is a privately held commercial cleaning company founded in 2004 and headquartered in New York City, providing janitorial and specialty cleaning services to commercial clients throughout Manhattan and the greater NYC metropolitan area. The company employs 251-500 W2 staff and operates exclusively within the New York City market. Its service portfolio spans core janitorial and office cleaning, supplemented by specialized offerings including post-construction cleanup, carpet cleaning, floor stripping and waxing, interior and storefront window cleaning, porter services, turnover cleaning, and building maintenance. It also provides residential apartment cleaning as a secondary line. The company targets 15+ industry verticals, with primary segments including office buildings, medical and dental offices, and a long tail of niche segments such as art galleries, banks, schools, gyms, religious buildings, shelters, and event venues.

The business is built on a recurring-contract model with subscription-style commercial engagements priced on a custom quote basis (not publicly disclosed), supported by one-time and specialty work such as post-construction and event cleanup. Go-to-market is sales-led, relying on direct customer acquisition through the company website, phone-based quoting (212-921-2364), SEO-optimized vertical-specific landing pages, an active blog, and social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. The company differentiates through an in-house W2-employed, uniformed, trained workforce (as opposed to subcontracted labor), eco-friendly green cleaning products, digital checklists with documented procedures, fully licensed and insured operations, and flexible scheduling. Customized service plans, quality assurance inspections, and the ability to service before, during, or after business hours round out the value proposition.

Revenue mechanics combine recurring monthly contracts (daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly cadence) with per-job specialty work. The company has been continuously operating for over 20 years under founder and CEO Fatima Wiszniewski and co-founder and Vice-President Greg Wiszniewski, with one disclosed institutional investment from Surge Private Equity in November 2017. No further funding, M&A, or geographic expansion has been announced. Technology infrastructure is conventional, with no disclosed AI, software platform, or proprietary automation beyond digital QA checklists and standard eco-friendly cleaning equipment (HEPA-filter vacuums, microfiber cloths).

Name

Busy Bee Cleaning Service

Legal name

Busy Bee Cleaning Service

Website

https://bbcleaningservice.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Busy Bee Cleaning Service is a NYC-based commercial cleaning company founded in 2004 that provides recurring janitorial, office, and specialty cleaning services (post-construction, carpet, floor care, window, porter) to over 15 industry verticals across Manhattan and the greater NYC metro area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Cleaning Services

NAICS

Janitorial Services (561720), Janitorial Services (56172), Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services (561740)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Move-In/Move-Out & Turnover Cleaning (Commercial) (BPABABAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Post-Construction & Final Clean Services (BPABABAD)

Keywords

• Commercial cleaning services
• Office cleaning solutions
• Janitorial services
• Post-construction cleaning
• Carpet cleaning services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Commercial Cleaning Services: Busy Bee generates revenue through recurring commercial cleaning contracts for businesses across New York City. Services include daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly schedules. They also offer one-time deep cleaning, post-construction cleaning, and specialty services like carpet cleaning and floor care. Contract terms are flexible with options for daily, weekly, or monthly service frequencies.
2. One-Time and Specialty Cleaning: Revenue from one-time services including post-construction cleanup, event cleanup, and specialized services like floor stripping and waxing, carpet cleaning, and window washing. These services are priced per job and complement recurring revenue streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Busy Bee Cleaning Service provides recurring and one-time commercial cleaning services for offices, buildings, retail stores, schools, medical and dental facilities, banks, gyms, event centers, religious buildings, art galleries, and other commercial properties throughout New York City. The portfolio spans core janitorial and office cleaning, plus specialized services such as post-construction cleanup, carpet cleaning, floor stripping and waxing, window and storefront window cleaning, porter services, turnover cleaning, and building maintenance. A residential apartment cleaning line is also offered.

Product overview

Busy Bee Cleaning Service operates as a service-based company offering a comprehensive suite of cleaning services for commercial and residential clients across New York City. The portfolio is organized around core cleaning services (Commercial Cleaning, Commercial Office Cleaning, Janitorial Cleaning, Building Cleaning & Maintenance) supplemented by specialized services (Post-Construction Cleaning, Carpet Cleaning, Floor Care, Window Cleaning, Storefront Window Cleaning, Turnover Cleaning, Porter Services) and residential offerings (Apartment Cleaning). The company serves diverse industries including art galleries, banks, educational centers, event centers, fitness studios, gyms, medical offices, dental offices, health and wellness clinics, non-profit organizations, office buildings, religious buildings, retail stores, and shelters. Founded in 2004, the company emphasizes eco-friendly products and flexible scheduling options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Cleaning Comprehensive commercial cleaning solutions for businesses across New York City, covering offices, buildings, retail stores, schools, and medical facilities with flexible daily, weekly, or bi-weekly maintenance schedules.
• Commercial Office Cleaning Customizable office-cleaning solutions for NYC workplaces handling trash removal, restroom sanitation, breakroom cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, interior window care, and detailed surface cleaning.
• Janitorial Cleaning Services Comprehensive janitorial cleaning solutions including routine trash collection, restroom sanitation, dusting, floor care, carpet maintenance, interior window cleaning, surface wiping, and kitchen and breakroom cleaning with flexible daily, weekly, or monthly schedules.
• Porter Services Dedicated porter services for high-traffic buildings requiring continuous attention, handling trash removal, restroom restocking, spill cleanup, lobby and hallway maintenance, breakroom upkeep, and surface wiping throughout the day.
• Post-Construction Cleaning Specialized post-construction cleaning that transforms newly built or renovated commercial spaces into clean, move-in-ready environments through multi-phase debris removal, thorough dusting, floor cleaning, glass polishing, and detailed corner and edge cleaning.
• Carpet Cleaning Expert commercial carpet cleaning including deep extraction, stain removal, deodorizing, and treatment for allergens and bacteria using industry-approved equipment to lift embedded dirt and revive carpet texture and color.
• Floor Care (Stripping & Waxing) High-quality floor care including stripping old wax layers, deep cleaning floors, applying fresh coats of premium wax, and buffing for a polished professional finish on various flooring types.
• Regular Window Cleaning Professional window cleaning removing dirt, smudges, fingerprints, urban pollution, and grime from interior and exterior glass, including frames, sills, and detail edges for a crisp, polished finish.
• Storefront Window Cleaning Specialized storefront window cleaning removing street dust, fingerprints, weather buildup, smudges, and debris from exterior-facing windows to enhance visibility, improve curb appeal, and ensure displays look their best.
• Building Cleaning & Maintenance Full building cleaning and maintenance supporting commercial properties with restroom cleaning, carpet care, hard-floor maintenance, dusting, trash removal with recycling, window cleaning, common-area upkeep, and preventive maintenance tasks customized for each building.
• Turnover Cleaning Professional turnover cleaning for commercial spaces preparing units and facilities for new occupants, including deep cleaning of floors, surfaces, appliances, fixtures, restrooms, kitchens, and shared areas with attention to corners, vents, and interior windows.
• Apartment Cleaning Maid service and apartment cleaning services providing quality, efficient, and reliable local cleaning for residential spaces in New York City.

Named customers2 records

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SERVPRO: Large national franchise network primarily known for restoration and remediation, but also offers commercial cleaning services. Represents a broader incumbent with overlapping janitorial and post-construction capabilities.

Direct peers

• CleanNet USA: National commercial cleaning company providing janitorial, day porter, and specialty cleaning services to offices, schools, healthcare, and government facilities across major U.S. metros including NYC. Direct overlap with Busy Bee's service portfolio and customer base.
• Coverall Cleaning Concepts: Commercial cleaning franchise specializing in janitorial services for offices, healthcare, education, and industrial customers. Comparable in scale, customer mix, and recurring service structure to Busy Bee.
• Maid Brigade: Residential house cleaning franchise offering recurring maid services. Comparable to Busy Bee's apartment cleaning service line, though Maid Brigade is residential-only with no commercial janitorial offering.
• Molly Maid: Residential cleaning franchise under Neighborly that overlaps with Busy Bee's apartment/maid cleaning line. Comparable customer base and recurring service model in residential cleaning.
• Anago Cleaning Systems: Commercial cleaning franchise with a heavy focus on janitorial services for offices, medical buildings, schools, and retail. Operates with a similar recurring-contract model and broad vertical coverage as Busy Bee.
• Jani-King International: One of the largest commercial cleaning franchise systems in North America, offering janitorial services for offices, medical facilities, schools, and retail. Directly comparable to Busy Bee in customer base, service mix, and recurring contract model.
• Pritchard Industries: Facility services company providing janitorial, day porter, and building maintenance services across the U.S., including NYC metro. Directly comparable in commercial office cleaning, recurring contracts, and staffing model.

Emerging players

• Stanley Steemer: National carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise with commercial services. Overlaps with Busy Bee's commercial carpet cleaning offering but is more specialized in fabric/floor care rather than full janitorial services.

Regional players

• ABLE Building Maintenance: NYC-area commercial cleaning and building maintenance provider serving offices, schools, and medical facilities. Comparable service mix and geographic overlap, though smaller scale than Busy Bee.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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