Above all, the difference really comes down to liability. A janitorial company typically carries multimillion-dollar liability insurance bond. On the other hand a housekeeper more than likely holds nothing like that. Which certainly allows housekeepers to charge much less for their services, and while you save money up front, sooner or later it could cost you a lot. If, for example a housekeeper injures themselves at your facility or damage company property you consequently would be liable for their injury or likewise have no recourse for restoring the damaged property.