NAICS 561720: Janitorial services
NAICS 561720 is the industry code for janitorial services. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for professional services and start your application when you are ready.
What 561720 covers
Janitorial companies clean the interiors of buildings such as offices, schools, hospitals and stores, and may also clean homes. Commercial cleaning contractors, residential maid services and window cleaners fit here.
Included in this code
- Commercial office cleaning
- Residential maid services
- Window cleaning
- Floor care and waxing
- Post construction cleaning
- Medical facility cleaning
Not this code
- Carpet and upholstery cleaning: see 561740 Carpet and upholstery cleaning services
- Exterior power washing and gutter cleaning: see 561790 Other services to buildings and dwellings
- Facilities support services: see 561210 Facilities support services
Businesses that use 561720
Financing for this trade
Janitorial companies are payroll heavy and use invoice factoring and payroll funding against commercial contracts, vehicle and equipment loans for vans and floor machines, and SBA 7(a) loans to buy cleaning contracts or franchises. Lenders look at contract length, client concentration and workers comp coverage.
Apply for funding with AIIs 561720 the right code for a janitorial or commercial cleaning company?
Yes, if you clean building interiors for businesses or homeowners, including office cleaning, maid services, window cleaning and floor care. If you mainly clean carpets and upholstery, use 561740. Exterior pressure washing and gutter cleaning use 561790. Post construction cleaners and medical facility cleaning contractors also belong here.
What is the SBA size standard for 561720?
SBA sets the size standard for 561720 at $22 million in average annual receipts, averaged over the last five completed fiscal years and counting affiliates. Janitorial service companies at or under that figure qualify as small businesses for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business set asides. Most independent janitorial service companies fall well inside the limit, so size is rarely what decides an SBA application.
What financing do janitorial companies use?
Commercial cleaners often factor invoices or use a receivables line so payroll is covered while clients pay on 30 to 60 day terms. Vehicle and equipment loans cover vans, auto scrubbers and burnishers. SBA 7(a) loans buy cleaning franchises and contracts. Lenders look at contract quality and turnover.
What does NAICS 561720 cover?
Janitorial services. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 56 Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services, 561 Administrative and support services, 5617 Services to buildings and dwellings, 56172 Janitorial services.
What financing do NAICS 561720 businesses use?
Equipment financing, working capital, SBA loans and invoice factoring are the products placed most for professional services businesses. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.
Where do I put NAICS 561720?
On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.