Residential Buildings
Residential commercial cleaning ensures first impressions remain positive, safety standards are met (clean floors, sanitized elevators, etc.), and resident satisfaction remains high. It’s critical for property managers to retain tenants and protect their investment.
Here’s what is typically involved:
1. Common Area Cleaning
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Lobbies and Entrances: Dusting furniture, cleaning glass doors, mopping floors, sanitizing high-touch surfaces (door handles, railings, elevators).
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Hallways and Corridors: Vacuuming carpets, mopping hard floors, spot cleaning walls, removing cobwebs.
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Stairwells and Elevators: Sweeping, mopping, wiping down elevator panels and stair rails.
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Clubhouses and Lounges: Deep cleaning furniture, sanitizing shared kitchens or coffee areas, dusting surfaces.
2. Amenity Spaces Cleaning
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Fitness Centers: Disinfecting gym equipment, mirrors, floors, and locker rooms.
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Business Centers/Co-working Areas: Cleaning desks, conference tables, computer stations.
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Community Rooms/Party Rooms: Floor care, wiping down tables and chairs, emptying trash after events.
3. Restroom and Locker Room Cleaning
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Public Restrooms: Disinfecting toilets, sinks, counters, restocking supplies (toilet paper, soap), and deodorizing.
4. Outdoor Maintenance
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Trash and Debris Removal: Emptying outdoor trash bins, picking up litter.
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Pressure Washing: Cleaning sidewalks, patios, entranceways.
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Pool Deck Cleaning (if applicable): Sweeping, sanitizing pool furniture and common areas.
5. Specialized Services
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Carpet Cleaning: Periodic deep steam cleaning of carpets in hallways and common rooms.
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Floor Care: Stripping, waxing, buffing hard floors.
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Window Cleaning: Interior and sometimes exterior glass cleaning for ground floor and lobby windows.
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Disinfection Services: Targeted disinfection of high-traffic and high-touch areas to reduce the spread of illness (very common post-2020).
6. Scheduled and On-Call Services
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Daily, Weekly, Monthly Routines: Custom cleaning schedules based on building size, foot traffic, and management preferences.
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Emergency Cleanups: Spill response, biohazard cleanup (e.g., bodily fluids), special events cleanup.