Notes from the field
How we clean and why — method, sequence and standards from the crew that does the work. Written for homeowners, renters and facility managers in Newark, Orange, Irvington, Montclair and across Essex County, NJ.
Why we clean top to bottom, left to right
The order of operations is most of the quality. Dust falls and water runs, so a crew working in the wrong sequence cleans the same surface twice and still misses the sills.
Read it →What landlords actually check at move-out
Deposits get withheld over five predictable things, and four of them are in the kitchen. A short field guide to passing the walkthrough.
Read it →Hard water in Essex County, and what removes it
Mineral scale is not dirt, so scrubbing harder will not move it. What we use in tubs and toilets, and why it is still safe around kids and pets.
Read it →How to read a janitorial proposal
Frequency, scope and consumables are where the numbers hide. Three lines to check before signing with anyone, including us.
Read it →Got a question these do not answer? Call or text and a person will answer it.