COMMERCIAL CLEANING
Commercial cleaning is a broader beast than residential cleaning. While a house clean focuses on "cozy," a commercial clean focuses on sanitation, liability, and professional presentation.
Depending on the facility—be it a high-rise office, a medical clinic, or a retail space—the service list changes significantly.
Here is the itemized breakdown of services typically received in a commercial contract.
GENERAL OFFICE & WORKSPACE CARE
This is the "front of house" maintenance that keeps the workspace functional and presentable for employees and clients.
- Trash & Recycling: Emptying all bins, replacing liners, and hauling waste to the central dumpster.
- Dusting: Surfaces, monitors (with microfiber), picture frames, and window sills.
- High-Touch Sanitization: Disinfecting doorknobs, light switches, elevator buttons, and shared touchscreens.
- Floor Maintenance: Vacuuming carpeted areas and dry/wet mopping hard floors.
- Furniture Care: Wiping down desks (if cleared), chairs, and conference room tables..
RESTROOM SANITATION
(The High-Stakes Area)
Commercial restrooms require hospital-grade disinfectants to meet health codes.
- Fixtures: Deep cleaning and disinfecting toilets, urinals, and sinks.
- Mirror & Chrome: Polishing all glass and metal hardware.
- Restocking: Refilling soap dispensers, paper towels, toilet tissue, and feminine hygiene products.
- Vertical Surfaces: Wiping down stall partitions and tiled walls.
- Floor Drains: Ensuring drains are clear and treated for odors.
KITCHEN & BREAKROOM MAINTENANCE
Where there is food, there are pests. Commercial cleaners focus on preventing "science experiments" from growing in shared spaces.
- Countertops & Sinks: Scrubbing and disinfecting food-prep surfaces.
- Appliance Exterior: Wiping down the microwave, fridge handle, and coffee station.
Inside Microwave: Removing the inevitable soup splatters.
- The Fridge "Purge": (Optional/Scheduled) Clearing out expired items and wiping down interior shelves.
FLOOR SPECIALTY SERVICES
While daily mopping is standard, commercial spaces often require "Restorative Floor Care" on a schedule.
- Hard Floors: Stripping, waxing, and buffing (burnishing) to maintain that high-gloss look.
- Carpets: Hot water extraction (steam cleaning) or bonnet cleaning for high-traffic stains.
- Grout: Power scrubbing tile lines in lobbies or restrooms.
