Your Commercial Cleaners May Help with Building Maintenance

No two commercial facilities are the same. Each building and business has specific requirements regarding cleaning and maintenance. Most commercial cleaning companies have a standard list of services that they do for each client; basic janitorial and floor care services. Some cleaning companies are willing to cater to the clients' specific needs and expand this basic list as needed. They’re happy to provide special services on a consistent or sporadic basis. They coordinate the cleaning, maintenance and repairs of commercial properties. The following are some of the specialized services a professional commercial cleaning company may provide.

Day porter services: A day porter is a skilled employee who is responsible for conducting daily cleaning and maintenance to ensure your building looks presentable at all times. They are your first line of defence against daily grime, germs and debris. Porters work during normal business hours when employees or customers are in the facility. A day porter’s responsibilities are flexible as they depend upon the needs of each day. They may include: 

• Ensuring your facility is clean and presentable to staff, tenants, and visitors during business hours.
• Providing assistance with the operations of a facility.
• Checking visitors into the facility.
• Greeting guests.
• Running facility-related errands. 
• Keeping the facility presentable between nightly cleanings. 
• Pointing out maintenance or security needs to management.
• Disinfecting high-touch surfaces throughout the workday.
• Maintaining the lobby.
• Inspecting, cleaning and disinfecting common areas (kitchen, cafeteria, patio, break room)
• Overseeing entrances so they always look their best.
• Monitoring, servicing and restocking restrooms.
• Removing trash and debris. 
• Meeting and event setup/teardown.
• Keeping drinks and food items stocked in a break room.
• Additional small tasks.

Window cleaning: Though most commercial cleaning companies provide occasional interior window cleaning, only a few provide exterior window services. These companies have the training and equipment to handle all of your window cleaning needs (even tall and hard-to-reach windows), keeping your building sparkling.

Parking lot maintenance: Some commercial cleaning companies provide solutions for your parking lot maintenance needs. They do: 

• Parking lot sweeping
• Litter/gum removal
• Leaf blowing & pick-up
• Hot pressure washing
• Oil stain removal
• Parking lot resurfacing
• Curb/line painting
• Snow removal & ice melter
• Debris and garbage pick-up (parking lots and sidewalks)
• Emptying garbage cans and wiping lids as required
• Exterior building light inspection
• Exterior tenant signage checks
• Graffiti patrol, walk-around perimeter
• Pedestal/pylon sign, electrical check
• Rooftop security checks 
• Vacant lease space check (heat and clean)

Landscaping: Some commercial cleaning companies provide landscaping services, partnering with the owner or facility manager to meet landscaping maintenance requirements. They:

• Remove debris and weeks from flower beds
• Place bedding plants
• Water planters
• Mow grass
• Remove leaves
• Trim trees

Painting: A few commercial cleaning companies also provide painting services, as needed. They undertake small interior jobs (an office, bathroom, trim work) and small exterior jobs (doors, trim, signs).

General repairs: Ask your commercial cleaning company about general repairs and handyman work. Some companies:

• Install lights
• Install fans
• Undertake faucet repair
• Install dimmer switches
• Do minor caulking and grouting
• Door repairs
• Vent filter replacement
• Smoke detector check and replacement
• HVAC filter replacement
• Shelving installation
• TV mounting
• Furniture assembly
• Picture hanging
• Other general repairs

Supply sourcing: By ordering through your commercial cleaning company you ensure the best price and consistent availability of supplies (soap, cleaning solutions, toilet tissue, paper towels).

Post-construction cleaning: If you’re undertaking a major or minor renovation and/or a new addition at your business, check with your commercial cleaners. Many companies offer post-construction cleaning. They will:

• Remove grime, grit and dust.
• Ensure walls are clean and are free from marks, dirt, and smudges
• Power wash and clean windows and frames
• Remove Plastic/stickers from furniture, windows, and doors
• Dust (wet and dry) ceilings, lights, fans, heaters
• Ensure floors are free from debris, especially on edges and corners 
• Clean and polish floors
• Vacuum 
• Clean trim
• Clean thresholds 
• Clean all appliances, cabinets and shelves (inside and out)
• Properly dispose of trash and debris
• Address any safety issues
• Do a detailed check of all spaces, corners and inner surfaces once the cleaning is complete

Pest control: Some companies will help with pests (spiders, roaches, ants, bees and mice)! They’ll undertake capture, removal, disposal and/or extermination.

Total floor care: Ask your commercial cleaning company if they go beyond daily floor care; vacuuming, sweeping and/or mopping. Some cleaners provide:

• Buff/Burnish
• Machine Wash
• Scrub and Seal
• Scrub and Recoat
• Strip and Wax
• Carpet Cleaning and Spot Removal

Move-in-move-out services: Moving can be hectic and time-consuming. Move-in-move-out services are an optional solution provided by some cleaning companies. They’ll do a top to bottom cleaning before you move in to ensure you are entering a clean and sanitized space. They’ll do a thorough cleaning of the space you are exiting to ensure it will rent and/or sell quickly. 

Cleaning services are necessary for all workplaces. Some commercial cleaning companies go beyond the basics. Aside from keeping everything fresh, these services assist with building maintenance, saving you time, money and effort while ensuring your customers/clients are left with a great first impression. 

Looking for a commercial cleaning company that will meet your business’ specific needs? Call Strathcona Cleaners Ltd at 403-237-8355 or email us at info@strathconacleaners.com. Our Calgary-based business provides janitorial services to an array of industries. We custom tailor our cleaning and maintenance plans to suit your specific needs. You can even choose non-toxic products and eco-friendly equipment. Depend on us for quality janitorial, office cleaning and post-construction services. Contact us today!