Exterior window washing sounds simple until you factor in height, access, and weather. In the Puget Sound area, the weather adds a few extra challenges: long wet seasons, wind-driven rain, moss/algae growth on nearby surfaces, and months of grime getting “re-wet” instead of rinsed away. What gets cleaned (beyond the glass) A thorough exterior window service often includes: Glass panes (removing film, pollen, salt air near the water, and road grime) Frames (where runoff and oxidation can stain) Sills and ledges (debris zones that hold moisture) Screens (when applicable) Tracks (more common on ground-level/operable windows)
How to build a janitorial scope of work covering both full-service janitorial and supplemental services, so your facility stays consistently clean with measurable results.
If you manage a building, HVAC cleaning usually comes up after complaints: dust, odors, hot/cold spots, or “the air feels off.” The tricky part is knowing whether HVAC cleaning will actually solve the problem—or if the issue is filtration, humidity, or maintenance. Here’s a practical way to think through it.
If you’ve never scheduled HVAC cleaning before, it can feel like a black box: What are they doing up there? How do you know it worked? How do you keep dust from ending up everywhere? Here’s a clear, start-to-finish overview of what a professional HVAC cleaning appointment often includes. Before the cleaning: walkthrough + scope confirmation A provider should confirm: Equipment locations (air handlers, mechanical rooms, roof access) What’s included (ducts, coils, blower, drain pan, registers) Access needs (keys, escorts, ladder/lift requirements) Protection plan for occupied spaces
What supplemental janitorial services are, when they're needed, and how to build them into your cleaning plan without disrupting operations.
A breakdown of what full-service janitorial includes, why it differs from basic cleaning, and what the process looks like from walkthrough to ongoing quality control.