The €36.56B commercial cleaning industry in Germany provides services to many different types of businesses, such as businesses and other organizations. The commercial cleaning industry is experiencing a huge shortage of 28,400 janitors in 2026 due to increased construction activity, increased use of hospitals, and large increases in the number of retail establishments, in addition to Germany's many airports.
Dynamic Staffing Services was established in 1977 by Major S.P. Khosla, an Indian Army Major, and continues today through our Managing Director, Mr. Varun Khosla, based out of our locations in India.
At Dynamic Staffing Services, our recruitment team has placed over 480,000 employees throughout the world, including providing 1,200 janitors for clients located in Germany, including but not limited to the Deutsche Bahn train stations, Frankfurt Airport terminals, and energy facilities.
Dynamic Staffing Services has a 93% retention rate for new employees within year one, significantly exceeding the industry retention rate of 62% and a 96% success rate in the issuance of EU Blue Cards. Dynamic Staffing Services enables organizations to operate their facilities without any staff shortages.
Germany's 28,400 Janitor Shortage: Where It Hurts Most
Germany's projected €450 billion growth in facility management will create many new opportunities for creating glass buildings, medical centers, transportation hubs, and retail spaces through 2030. Local hiring is unable to sustain the demand, as 48% of property managers, the result is that dirty lobbies damage business reputations, hospitals are experiencing an increase in infection rates due to lack of daily deep cleanings, airports experience delays due to terminals being overstuffed with luggage and merchandise, and retail foot traffic has dropped by 14% as a result of unkempt stores.
Corporate Offices and Business Parks (9,200 openings)
Frankfurt's financial district and Munich's technology parks employ 180 staff per shift to keep 120,000 square meters of glass facade, executive suite, and open-plan floors clean. Teams perform cleaning according to RAL-GZ 660 cleanliness standards, and perform the vacuuming, cleaning,g and high dusting of 45,000 square meters of carpet and the high dust of 25-meter ceilings, all without downtime.
Hospitals and Medical Facilities (7,800 openings)
Helios and Asklepios clinics employ 140 staff per shift to care for 80,000 square meters of ward area. Normal wards are cleaned 4 times a day, and the operating room is cleaned using a post-procedure fogging process.
Airports and Transport Hubs (6,100 openings)
Fraport Frankfurt and DB Station&Service employ 220 cleaners per shift to clean 200,000 square meters of terminal space. Travel Hygiene Guidelines, DIN SPEC 91255, require that restrooms be cleaned every 15 minutes, security checkpoints be sanitized, and baggage claim areas be deep-cleaned when the terminal is closed for business.
Retail and Commercial Locations (5,300 openings)
Shopping centers, such as those at Europa-Park and REWE, hire 160 staff per shift to keep 100,000 square meters of retail space clean. RAL-GZ 660 standards for retail cleaning require that grease traps in food courts be cleaned at least monthly, escalator handrails be wiped every hour, and plate glass be polished to a streak-free finish.
Our sourcing of cleaners comes primarily from India, and we choose the employees who have experience cleaning in Europe. The speed of 96% ZAB Anabin allows us to accelerate the processing time of the EU Blue Card to 3 weeks.
Why Choose Dynamic Staffing Services for Hiring Janitors?
We make getting cleaning teams to Germany simple and reliable. Here's our 5-step process that works every time:
Step 1: Matching Team to Your Requirement
We study your building plans and cleaning needs. Office parks get 180 cleaners per shift. Hospitals get 140 cleaners. Airports get 220 cleaners. Our team of professionals is the best in recruiting, and the candidates hired through us know European cleaning machines and chemicals, so they start working on day 1.
Step 2: Teams Arrive Ready to Clean
Every cleaner brings these German cleaning certificates:
- RAL-GZ 660 (office standards)
- DIN 1306 (hospital cleaning)
- DIN 18371 (floor care)
- DIN SPEC 91255 (airport hygiene)
- TRBA 250 (biohazard safety)
Step 3: Fast Visa Processing
96% get EU Blue Card visas in 21 days. Technicians with 5+ years of experience use the Chancenkarte visa. We pre-file paperwork in Frankfurt so immigration moves quickly.
Step 4: Teams Stay Long-Term
93% housing is available in Frankfurt and Munich. Free German classes provided by our language training team. Quarterly certification checks keep skills sharp.
Step 5: We Track Every Detail
AZR 2026 labor law compliance is checked every 3 months. Independent audits confirm cleaning standards. Digital logs show square meters cleaned and chemicals used, ready for your reports. Simple, proven, reliable.
Client Testimonials
Bonn Headquarters - Deutsche Telekom Campuses
Providing service on our total 1.2 million square meters campus required 580 clean teams to cover three shifts of work due to local agency averaging 41% absenteeism during March and accruing €1.7 million in overtime costs to fulfill our basic minimum requirements of RAL-GZ 660. Dynamic Staffing Services trained crews hit floor/glass polishing and carpet extraction targets from day one and exceeded clean room standards throughout all 12 buildings.
Berlin Region - Helios Kliniken
Our service area covers over 200,000sqm and 18 different hospitals. Dynamic Staffing Services' trained team of 490 members allows us to execute our protocol of performing patient cleaning four times daily and surge room fogging without cross-contamination incidents. Dynamic Staffing Services also follows TRBA 250 biohazard segregation compliance guidelines, enabling us to comply with the Health Ministry audits to maintain our accreditation status.
Munich Region - Vonovia Regional Manager
We manage €180 million in properties (38 complexes), and we partnered with Dynamic Staffing Services to have 380 cleaning teams. Dynamic Staffing Services provided us with lobby glass cleaning, elevator cab deep cleaning, and underground garage floor scrubbing workers following DIN 18371. We have seen an increase in resident satisfaction scores by 23% following one month of entry. Residents no longer have hallway dust complaints.
Client FAQs
What cleaning certifications do the janitors and cleaners provide when cleaning facilities in Germany?
Cleaners are certified to perform at the following levels: RAL-GZ 660 - cleanliness, DIN 1306 - medical (hospital), DIN 18371 - floor care, DIN SPEC 91255 - airport (hygiene), and TRBA 250 - biohazard. The simulation of cleaners working in a 180-cleaner environment validates 94% sqm of coverage before deployment.
By when could you staff Q2 2026 hospital cleaning contracts?
We respond within 24 to 48 hours of submitting the workforce requirement requests. Our company has deployed 490 medical cleaners to 18 hospitals across Germany within an average of 8 weeks in 2025.
What is your retention rate for cleaning teams during Year 1?
93% retention rate for our cleaning teams vs. 62% industry average.
Does your team have to handle special cleaning standards for hospitals and airports?
100% of cleaners complete the DIN 1306 medical (hospital) cleaning protocols, DIN SPEC 91255 airport cleaning cycles, TRBA 250 biohazard protocols, and the corporate cleaning protection standard (RAL-GZ 660). Basic German-speaking staff ensures compliance with chemical labels and coordination with shift supervisors.
What is the Blue Card approval rate that supports cleaning deployments throughout the EU?
The ZAB-recognized certificates provide 96% approval within 21- 28 days after submission of the application. Cleaners with 5+ years of cleaning experience have lesser chances of rejection.
