About us · Owner-managed since 2019
About us — the people behind Ruiz Büroreinigung Hamburg.
Your cleaning crew has access to your offices, your files, and your servers. That makes it a matter of trust — and this team is our answer. Ruiz Büroreinigung Hamburg is an owner-managed family business founded in 2019 by Jonathan Ruiz: more than 20 permanent employees from 11 countries clean more than 50 office sites across Hamburg — without a single subcontractor, on month-to-month contracts.
Why Ruiz
Why it matters who cleans your office in Hamburg.
If you run an office in Hamburg, you know the pattern: the cleaning company keeps sending new faces. Nobody feels responsible. Complaints disappear into some head office — and right before that important client meeting, the conference room still isn’t clean. As the office manager or managing director, you’re the one accountable for that impression. Every single day.
That’s exactly why we built Ruiz differently in 2019. Employing our own staff at collectively agreed wages (Tariflohn) costs us more than relying on temps or chains of subcontractors. The payoff: we know who has your keys — and so do you. Every site has a dedicated team and a single point of contact. That’s not marketing; it’s our business model.
To be honest, that also means: if all you want is the cheapest cleaning company in Hamburg, we’re not the right fit. Do the math, and any offer below €25 per hour only works at the expense of the people who do the job. Our prices are based on at least €33 net per hour — calculated in line with the framework collective agreement for the cleaning trade (Rahmentarifvertrag Gebäudereinigung) and fully documented. What you get in return: employees who start the day in a fresh office. Clients who get a professional first impression the moment they walk in. And one point of contact instead of ten problems.
Our team
Cleaners for your office — permanently employed, vetted, and from 11 countries
Every one of the 20-plus cleaners at Ruiz Büroreinigung Hamburg is a permanent employee with full social insurance coverage, paid under the framework collective agreement for the cleaning trade — no subcontractors, no temp agency work (Leiharbeit). Since our founding in 2019, exactly one cleaner has left the team. Everyone else is still with us today.
As a family business, we know that good office cleaning only happens when people feel valued. That’s why we deliberately invest in integrating our employees and keeping them for the long haul — through in-house training, help with government paperwork, or simply a sympathetic ear. Our team comes from 11 countries, and the common language on site is German.
The direct benefit to you: people who feel respected and secure are more motivated and more reliable. Thanks to our low staff turnover, you don’t get a revolving door of strangers — you get familiar faces who treat your site as their own. Every cleaner has been vetted with a police clearance certificate (Führungszeugnis) and is contractually bound to confidentiality.
Cleaning techniques, equipment know-how, safety standards, and client communication.
Whether it’s government paperwork or personal matters — we don’t leave our people to fend for themselves.
Every site has its own dedicated team. You always know who’s coming — no guessing games.
At Ruiz Büroreinigung Hamburg, we clean exclusively with our own permanently employed teams. No subcontractors, no compromises on office cleaning — and month-to-month contracts, because we want to win you over, not tie you down.
What clients say
Hamburg businesses trust Ruiz with their office cleaning
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Our story
The story of Ruiz Büroreinigung Hamburg — since 2019
Ruiz Büroreinigung Hamburg is an owner-managed family business specializing in professional office cleaning, founded in Hamburg in 2019 by Jonathan Ruiz. Our clients are law firms, tax advisory firms, IT companies, agencies, and coworking spaces — mainly in HafenCity, Rotherbaum, Altstadt, and Hammerbrook.
Jonathan Ruiz founded the company on simple principles that are rare in this industry: client focus instead of assembly-line service, permanent employees instead of subcontractors, and transparent processes instead of opaque structures.
Who is Jonathan Ruiz?
Jonathan Ruiz is the founder, owner, and managing director of Ruiz Büroreinigung Hamburg. Since 2019, he has been responsible for operations, quality assurance, pricing, and team development. Together with our team, he is the point of contact for every client, and he hosts our German-language podcast “Sauber kalkuliert” about collectively agreed wages and pricing in commercial cleaning. You can reach our team at +49 40 54 814 832.
Milestones since 2019
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2019
Founded in Hamburg
We started out as an owner-managed cleaning company with one promise: 100% our own employees, no subcontractors. We went online as Ruiz Büroreinigung Hamburg and built our first client relationships in HafenCity and Hamburg-Mitte.
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2020
Online price calculator
We developed an online calculator that lets clients work out the price of their office cleaning themselves — transparency from day one.
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2021
Our logo
Hamburg-based Rückemänner Werbeagentur designed our logo — the gold J·R monogram that still defines our brand today.
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2024
Specializing in office cleaning
We sharpened our focus on law firms, tax advisors, IT companies, and agencies across Hamburg. That same year, our AI assistant Eliza launched in the live chat: enter your office size and cleaning frequency, and get a non-binding final monthly price in under 30 seconds — free, no sign-up, around the clock. During business hours, real Ruiz employees reply; outside those hours, Eliza does — with the same pricing logic.
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2026 · TODAY
We launched our podcast “Sauber kalkuliert” — and are now an established partner for Hamburg offices
The show covers collectively agreed wages, pricing, and the realities of commercial cleaning — because transparency is our hallmark. Today, our team of 20+ serves more than 30 clients at 50+ sites ranging from 120 to 3,000 m².
How we work
How Ruiz works: digital processes, sustainable cleaning
Digital processes
Transparent and paperless, from inquiry to invoice.
- Instant price in the live chatBased on your floor space and cleaning frequency, Eliza calculates your non-binding final price online in under 30 seconds — open the live chat →
- ZUGFeRD e-invoicingFully digital invoicing in ZUGFeRD, a German e-invoicing standard — easy to integrate into your accounting.
- Digital cleaning logsEvery cleaning visit is documented — a transparent record of tasks, times, and anything out of the ordinary.
Sustainable cleaning
“Made in Germany” cleaning products, professional equipment, minimal use of chemicals.
- Dr. Schnell cleaning productsHigh-performance concentrates made in Germany — eco-certified, biodegradable, and dermatologically tested.
- Purified water (reverse osmosis)Chemical-free glass cleaning: demineralized water for streak-free results, gentle on frames and seals.
- Professional Numatic & Unger equipmentDurable brand-name equipment rather than cheap compromises — ergonomic and resource-efficient. Dosing systems and concentrates instead of ready-to-use products: less plastic, less transport, less waste.
FAQ about Ruiz Büroreinigung
Frequently asked questions about Ruiz Büroreinigung Hamburg
Who we are, how we work, and what sets us apart from traditional cleaning companies — the fourteen most important answers.
Message us in the live chat with Eliza or call us directly at +49 40 54 814 832.
CompanyWho is Ruiz Büroreinigung Hamburg?
Ruiz Büroreinigung Hamburg is an owner-managed family business based at Carl-Petersen-Straße 92b, 20535 Hamburg. Since 2019, we have specialized in professional office and janitorial cleaning in Hamburg, and we serve more than 30 clients at over 50 sites — with more than 20 permanent employees and no subcontractors.
CompanyWho owns Ruiz?
Ruiz is owned and managed by Jonathan Ruiz, who runs the company’s day-to-day operations himself. You can reach our team at +49 40 54 814 832, and every client has a dedicated personal point of contact.
CompanyHow long has Ruiz Büroreinigung been in business?
Founded in Hamburg in 2019, the company has provided professional commercial cleaning for more than 6 years. We are listed in the register of trades that require no master craftsman license (Verzeichnis der zulassungsfreien Handwerke) kept by the Hamburg Chamber of Crafts (Handwerkskammer Hamburg).
CompanyWhat certifications and memberships does Ruiz have?
We are a member of the Hamburg Chamber of Crafts (listed in its register of trades that require no master craftsman license) and of BG BAU (Berufsgenossenschaft der Bauwirtschaft, the statutory accident insurance institution for the construction and cleaning trades). We also carry business liability insurance with €5 million in coverage.
CompanyWhat kinds of clients does Ruiz serve in Hamburg?
We primarily clean offices, law firms, tax advisory firms, agencies, IT companies, and coworking spaces all across Hamburg — from HafenCity and Rotherbaum to Altona and Hammerbrook. Our clients also include family offices, foundations, and selected commercial properties.
TeamDoes Ruiz use subcontractors?
No. We work exclusively with our own permanent employees, covered by the framework collective agreement for the cleaning trade. That ensures quality, clear accountability, and fair pay.
TeamHow many employees does Ruiz have?
We currently employ more than 20 permanent cleaners and site managers. All of them have full social insurance coverage, are trained, and wear Ruiz uniforms — we never use subcontractors or short-term temps.
TeamWhat happens when someone on the cleaning team is sick or on vacation?
Cover usually comes from our own team. If a cleaner is out sick or on vacation, other permanent employees from our team of more than 20 step in — no outside companies, no subcontractors. As a rule, your cleaning appointments go ahead as scheduled, and everyone who comes to your office is still a Ruiz employee.
TeamHow does Ruiz vet its cleaners before they start?
Every cleaner is a permanent employee, has been vetted with a police clearance, and — in addition to their employment contract — has signed an in-house confidentiality agreement (NDA). On request, every employee with access to your site also signs your own NDA. Keys change hands only against a signed handover record, and every site has a dedicated team with a single point of contact.
How it worksWhat does “cancel monthly” mean?
Our standard cleaning contracts can be canceled monthly — no long lock-in periods. We don’t hold on to you with fine print; we earn your business with quality, month after month.
How it worksWhat happens if something isn’t right?
Just let us know by phone or email, and you’ll reach your dedicated point of contact directly. We fix it the same day — free of charge, of course. Because every cleaning visit is logged digitally, it’s easy to trace what’s been done and when, so a complaint becomes a concrete improvement rather than a debate.
How it worksWhen do you clean — before or after our office hours?
That’s up to you. We clean before your office opens or after your team has gone home — whatever works best for your business. Your clients, customers, and staff won’t notice a thing, and your offices are ready in the morning.
How it worksHow quickly can Ruiz start cleaning your office?
Usually within 2–7 business days of your go-ahead — in most cases within just a few days, if we have capacity. Before that, the live chat gives you a non-binding final price in 30 seconds, and after a free site visit, you get a fixed-price quote within 24 hours.
CompanyDoes Ruiz have a podcast?
Yes. Ruiz Büroreinigung Hamburg produces the German-language podcast “Sauber kalkuliert,” hosted by owner Jonathan Ruiz. Topics include collectively agreed wages, pricing, and the realities of commercial cleaning in Hamburg. You’ll find every episode on our podcast page.
Our podcast
The “Sauber kalkuliert” podcast
The best way to find out how we think is to listen for yourself (in German): owner Jonathan Ruiz talks openly about pricing, collectively agreed wages, labor law, and everyday life in commercial cleaning — on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
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Behind the scenes of our daily work.
Get to know us before we set foot in your office.
A non-binding monthly price in the live chat within 30 seconds — or a non-binding written quote within 24 hours. If you like, we’ll come by for a free site visit so you can meet your cleaning team in person.