In short: Five commercial cleaning companies that serve Detroit, MI: RCO Cleaning, Clean Team, Harvard Maintenance, Stathakis and Jani-King of Detroit. Our pick for commercial cleaning in Detroit is RCO Cleaning, locally owned and not a franchise. Detroit has every imaginable commercial building. Each one gets owners who show up in person and a cleaning program designed around it. Call (248) 849-0000 for a free walkthrough.
A note on this list: RCO wrote it and put itself first. That is our own opinion, based on our work and on what customers who have used other companies have told us. What we say about the other four companies comes only from their own websites, checked in October 2026. We haven't rated, reviewed or criticized anyone.
Our pick for Detroit
1. RCO Cleaning
RCO Cleaning is a locally owned commercial cleaning company in Southfield, 9.8 miles from Detroit. The owners work with clients directly, every contract starts with a free walkthrough and a free deep clean, and our own crews and equipment handle everything from the nightly routine to floors, carpet and windows.
- From our office
- 9.8 mi, about 17 min
- Walkthrough
- Free
- Quote
- Within 24 hours
- First deep clean
- Free
- Cleaning
- 24/7, on your schedule
- Ownership
- Local, not a franchise
- Locally owned since
- 2019
- Phone
- (248) 849-0000
Why RCO Cleaning is our pick for commercial cleaning in Detroit
Detroit is home to every type of commercial building imaginable, from downtown and Midtown offices to medical buildings, schools, churches, hotels, warehouses and manufacturing plants. RCO services all of these buildings, and every one gets the same start. We offer every client a free walkthrough so we can include every detail in the bid. You'll receive a quote within 24 hours. We also provide a free deep clean before your regular maintenance schedule begins. If you have a building that went a long time without being deep cleaned, our first week of service is what you will notice. Owners take part in your walkthrough, and the managers who inspect our work are a short drive down the Lodge.
Locally owned, not a franchise
RCO has been owned by the family that operates it since 2019. There is no franchise headquarters between you and the owners. The people who bid on your building stand behind it.
The owners work with you
Vadym and George Makovey are involved in walkthroughs and bids and are a part of setting up each building's cleaning program and auditing the work. You know exactly who you're dealing with.
A free walkthrough, a quote in 24 hours
We tour your building (free of charge) so we know every detail that goes into your bid. You get your quote back within 24 hours of your walkthrough.
A free deep clean to start
During the first week we bring your building to its best condition at no charge, so it starts out clean. Then the regular routine starts.
A cleaning system for your building
After bid approval, we customize your building's system: manpower, timing, equipment and special requirements.
Managers who check the work
Our team of managers is constantly double-checking our work. If there is an error, it is remedied promptly and management takes responsibility.
Trained people, 20+ years in the trade
Each and every one of our employees is carefully selected and trained. Our crews include people with over 20 years of experience in the industry.
Our own equipment
Our floor scrubber, our water-fed window cleaning system with multi-stage filtration, extractors and burnishers. Newer machines allow crews to use fewer chemicals.
Cleaning 24/7, on your schedule
RCO works nights, weekends and holidays or during the day with a day porter. We clean whenever it is convenient for your building.
Flexible plans, priced on your building
Priced on your cleanable square footage and the work your building needs, with plans to choose from. No one-size price list.
Every service in-house
Janitorial, day porters, floors, carpet, windows, post-construction, disinfection and pressure washing. All performed by our own crews.
About 17 minutes from Detroit
Our office is in Southfield, 9.8 miles away, with our sister companies RMO (restoration) and RHO (staffing) at the same address.
Locally owned, not a franchise
Many of the larger commercial cleaning companies out there are franchise networks: a nationwide company, with local franchises operated by franchisees. RCO is not one of those companies. RCO is owned by the Makovey family and operated out of our own office located at 18000 W 9 Mile Rd in Southfield. That means the person who bids your building is who you talk to when something is or is not done correctly. There is no franchisee between you and the owners.
“We, as owners, come in and work directly with our clients.”
Vadym MakoveyCo-Founder, RCO CleaningThat is why we think the quality is higher: the owners have skin in the game for every building we clean. They walk buildings prior to bidding so nothing is overlooked. They help set up the cleaning system for each building, verify the work with the managers and hear about an issue from you, instead of through a report. When the company is theirs, every building's result is theirs as well.
What direct ownership means for your building
- The people who walked your building stay involved after you sign.
- Decisions concerning your building are made locally in Southfield by individuals you know.
- A problem is sent to a decision maker who can correct it quickly.
- The standard is the owners' own, and they check it with the managers.
- One office, three companies: our sister companies, RMO Mitigation & Restoration (water, fire and mold restoration) and RHO Hiring (staffing), work from the same address.
What we clean in Detroit
Commercial buildings in Detroit range from skyscrapers downtown to office buildings and medical centers in Midtown and New Center to neighborhood business strips like Grand River Avenue and Livernois' Avenue of Fashion. Along the freeways are warehouses and industrial buildings, while every neighborhood has its churches and schools.
| In Detroit | What RCO does there |
|---|---|
| Downtown and Midtown offices | Evening office cleaning, day porters, restroom cleaning, window cleaning using our water-fed system |
| Medical buildings and clinics | Restroom cleaning and sanitation, disinfection, hard floor care |
| Warehouses and plants | Industrial cleaning, concrete floor scrubbing, break rooms and locker rooms |
| Churches, schools and government buildings | Janitorial services, floor stripping and waxing, carpet cleaning |
| New and renovated buildings | Cleaning after construction, whether it's dust and debris or the final touch before move-in |
No matter what the project, the work is performed by RCO's in-house crews: janitorial cleaning, office cleaning, day porters, restroom detail, deep cleaning, disinfecting, post-construction cleanup, tenant move-in and move-out cleaning, floor stripping, waxing and burnishing, floor scrubbing, carpet, tile and grout cleaning, window washing, and pressure washing.
How does a contract with RCO start?
Our office is located just a few miles from Detroit's northwest side. Crews come down the Lodge Freeway to downtown, Midtown or New Center, or take the Southfield Freeway and Telegraph Road to Detroit's west side. Our office is about 9.8 miles from Detroit, about 17 minutes by road in light traffic.
Tell us about the building
Give us a call at (248) 849-0000 or send us the form below. We discuss cleanable square footage, the schedule and current frustrations.
A free walkthrough
We walk through your building with you to ensure we know every nook and cranny that needs to be cleaned: every room and bathroom, floor surfaces, glass, etc. We even discuss any areas with special instructions.
A quote within 24 hours
Pricing is based on cleanable square footage and labor. Plans are flexible. Pick what works best for your building.
A cleaning system for your building
Once you approve, we take care of it: crew scheduling, equipment, timing and special rules tailored for your building.
A free deep clean in the first week
We get the building into its best shape first, for free: floors, restrooms, break rooms, baseboards, vents, windows.
The routine, checked by managers
Our managers walk through continuously and corrections are made quickly. The owners are involved personally.
Other commercial cleaning companies that serve Detroit
These companies also serve Detroit. We describe each one only by what its own website says, checked in October 2026.
2. Clean Team
East Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth
A company founded in 1996 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, with a Detroit page for office cleaning, day porters, windows, carpet and floor care.
3. Harvard Maintenance
Headquartered in Miami, Florida
A family-owned national janitorial company whose Detroit page says it serves all of Michigan, with janitorial, porter, floor care and window cleaning services.
4. Stathakis
Halsted Road, Farmington Hills
A commercial cleaning company that says it has 50+ years of experience, with a Detroit page and a service support location in Trenton.
5. Jani-King of Detroit
North Laurel Park Drive, Livonia
The Detroit office of Jani-King, a franchise brand with its corporate office in Addison, Texas. It says it has served the Detroit area for 35 years.
How do you choose a commercial cleaning company in Detroit?
Whether you call one or ten, ask these questions before you sign anything, and check them off as you go. Our tips on selecting a commercial cleaning contractor will give you an idea of what a good answer sounds like.
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Questions Detroit businesses ask us
Is RCO a franchise, or a local company serving Detroit?
No. RCO Cleaning is locally owned and operated out of our Southfield office located at 18000 W 9 Mile Rd, Suite 520. RCO Cleaning is the trade name of Responsible Cleaning Organization LLC. Vadym and George Makovey, the owners of RCO Cleaning, work with our customers directly.
How does RCO price commercial cleaning in Detroit?
On your building's cleanable square footage and the service it requires. We walk every building (free of charge), so we know all the specifics are included in the bid. You'll receive your quote based on the walkthrough within 24 hours, with several flexible plans to choose from.
What is the free deep clean for Detroit buildings?
RCO always starts with a free deep clean, so you can get your building in top shape as soon as possible. During the first week, crews tackle the built-up dirt on floors, restrooms, break rooms, baseboards, vents and glass. After that first week, it's routine.
When can RCO clean in Detroit?
Whenever is convenient for you. RCO cleans 24/7: nights, weekends and holidays. We can also clean during the day with a day porter. The schedule is just one part of our cleaning system for your building.
Does RCO handle water damage or mold in Detroit?
No. RCO cleans; restoration belongs to our sister company, RMO Mitigation & Restoration, at the same Southfield office (rmomitigation.com). In the event water, fire or mold damage occurs in one of the buildings we clean, RMO will manage the restoration and we'll clean it up.
Does RCO do post-construction cleaning in Detroit?
Yes. We will come in after your build-out or renovation is complete, wipe the dust and debris off all surfaces, and clean floors and glass. We will leave the space clean for you to move into. When you are ready for a routine, the same company can take it over.
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