In short: Five commercial cleaning companies that serve Royal Oak, MI: RCO Cleaning, System4 of Metro Detroit, Lake Michigan Cleaning Service, Stathakis and A & B Commercial Cleaning. Our pick for commercial cleaning in Royal Oak is RCO Cleaning, locally owned and not a franchise. Restaurants, shopping areas and medical office buildings in Royal Oak are cleaned during off hours. RCO works 24/7. 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 Royal Oak
1. RCO Cleaning
RCO Cleaning is a locally owned commercial cleaning company in Southfield, 7 miles from Royal Oak. 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
- 7 mi, about 16 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 Royal Oak
Downtown Royal Oak is full of restaurants, bars, shops and offices surrounding Main Street and Washington Avenue. The hospital campus on 13 Mile Road is surrounded by medical offices. With customers flowing in and out from open until late night, cleaning must occur after hours. RCO works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so our crew will arrive after the last customer leaves or before the first patient arrives and have the restrooms, floors and entrances sparkling when your doors open. Let us know what your schedule is. We have owners located just 16 minutes away who will design a schedule that works with you.
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 16 minutes from Royal Oak
Our office is in Southfield, 7 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 Royal Oak
The central business district, roughly centered on Main Street and Washington Avenue, is lined with restaurants, bars, shops, and offices. Woodward Avenue also runs through the city and is home to shopping and offices, while the hospital campus along 13 Mile Road also has medical offices surrounding it.
| In Royal Oak | What RCO does there |
|---|---|
| Restaurants and bars downtown | Restroom cleaning and sanitation, tile and grout cleaning, floor scrubbing, entrances |
| Medical offices near 13 Mile Road | Disinfection of touch points, restroom care, hard floor care |
| Offices downtown and on Woodward | Nightly office cleaning, carpet cleaning, window cleaning |
| Shops and salons | Floor stripping, waxing and burnishing, glass, restrooms |
| Sidewalks and entrances | Pressure washing of walks, entrances and dumpster areas |
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?
From Southfield, crews head east on I-696 to the south side of Royal Oak, then take Woodward Avenue, which diagonally bisects Royal Oak. Our office is about 7 miles from Royal Oak, about 16 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 Royal Oak
These companies also serve Royal Oak. We describe each one only by what its own website says, checked in October 2026.
2. System4 of Metro Detroit
Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills
A company that says it has helped businesses keep their facilities clean since 2004, with a Royal Oak page for offices, schools and medical facilities.
3. Lake Michigan Cleaning Service
East Big Beaver Road, Troy
A company that says it has over a decade of experience, offering janitorial, office, industrial and commercial kitchen cleaning in Royal Oak.
4. Stathakis
Halsted Road, Farmington Hills
A commercial cleaning company that says it has 50+ years of experience, with a Royal Oak page for janitorial and commercial cleaning.
5. A & B Commercial Cleaning
Serves Oakland and Macomb counties
A company that says it has served Southeast Michigan since 1989, with a Royal Oak page for janitorial, office and floor cleaning.
How do you choose a commercial cleaning company in Royal Oak?
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 Royal Oak businesses ask us
Is RCO a franchise, or a local company serving Royal Oak?
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 Royal Oak?
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 Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak?
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 Royal Oak?
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.
Can RCO clean a downtown Royal Oak restaurant after closing?
Yes. RCO cleans 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Our crews clean the dining room, restrooms and floors when you close. We service the tile and grout and the outside entrance with our own equipment.
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