Commercial pressure washing for Metro Detroit properties
Commercial pressure washing removes gum from sidewalks, salt from entrances and grease from dumpster pads, docks and parking garages on Metro Detroit properties using the appropriate amount of pressure per surface. RCO Cleaning cleans with our own equipment throughout Oakland, Wayne and Macomb counties, morning, evening or on weekends. Contact us at (248) 849-0000 for a free walkthrough.
Free walkthrough & quote248-849-0000A quote within 24 hours of the walkthroughWhich surfaces does commercial pressure washing clean?
Commercial pressure washing cleans the exterior areas that see the heaviest use. Sidewalks and entrances are littered with gum, spilled drinks and the salt residue of a Michigan winter. Dumpster pads and drive-throughs at restaurants attract grease and food particles. Loading docks and parking structures are covered in oil, tire marks and dirt from the road. Eventually that buildup becomes unsightly, stinky and can be slippery.
RCO pressure washes using our own pressure washers. Every surface has a designated pressure setting and nozzle designed just for that surface: concrete flatwork can handle higher pressures than brick, and siding, painted surfaces and older masonry require a lower pressure to prevent damage. All grease, oil and gum spots are pre-treated prior to washing.
We schedule the work to be convenient for you and your property. Entries and sidewalks are washed before business hours or after closing when possible (which is most important at busy mall and retail entrances), docks between deliveries, and parking decks one floor at a time. During the walkthrough we pay attention to drains and where the wash water will flow, and schedule around them as needed.
Springtime is the busiest season for exterior washing in Metro Detroit, when all the salt and dirt of winter comes off. Many properties wash one time in the fall before the snow hits, and busy entrances and dumpster areas often need it even more frequently than that.
Pressure matched to the surface
Concrete, brick, siding and paint all require different amounts of pressure so the pressure is adjusted for each surface.
Done when you're closed
Washing is done early, late or on weekends so customers and tenants don't have to walk through spray.
What does commercial pressure washing include?
Sidewalks and entrances
We wash concrete walks, entry plazas and steps of dirt, salt residue and spills.
Gum and stain treatment
Gum, grease and drink stains are pre-treated and washed, with stubborn areas pointed out to you.
Dumpster pads and enclosures
Grease, food debris and odor causing residue removed from pads, surrounding enclosures and walls.
Loading docks
Cleaning oil, debris and grime off dock aprons, bumpers and approach areas.
Parking structures
Washing road grime and salt off garage decks, ramps and stair landings.
Building exteriors
Washing of walls, canopies and storefront facades at a pressure that will not damage the surface.
Drive-throughs and patios
Restaurant drive-through lanes, outdoor seating and patios cleaned of grease and spills.
How often exterior surfaces are typically washed
This is a typical routine. Your walkthrough decides the actual one for your building.
- 1Weekly or monthly
Dumpster pads, and restaurant or retail entrances that receive a lot of traffic (grease and spills accumulate quickly).
- 2Spring
Deep cleaning sidewalks, entrances, docks and garages after salt season for most buildings.
- 3Fall
Second wash often done before snowfall hits for sidewalks, entrances and building exteriors.
- 4Once a year
Building exteriors, awnings and parking garages, typically annually or upon request.
Signs your property needs pressure washing
- Black gum spots across the sidewalk
- White salt residue on entrances and steps
- Odor and grease around the dumpster area
- Oil stains and tire marks on docks and garage decks
- Dirty streaks on walls and canopies
What happens after you call?
One walkthrough. One written scope. One cleaning system designed specifically for your building.
Call or ask for a quote
Tell us about the building at 248-849-0000 or through the quote form: the square footage, the hours, what bothers you today.
A free walkthrough
We walk through the building with you, room by room to ensure our bid covers all the cleaning details.
Your quote in 24 hours
Written scope and price back to you within 24 hours of the walkthrough, with plan options to select from.
A free deep clean to start
We bring the building up to standard the first week, then larger buildings receive free tile, grout and window cleaning as well. After that it's a regular schedule with manager inspections.
Why property managers in Metro Detroit call RCO Cleaning for pressure washing
Our own pressure washers
RCO provides its own pressure washers and industrial grade equipment, and our crews know which setting each surface can handle.
Before you open, after you close
RCO works 24/7, so we perform exterior cleanings when your customers and tenants are out of the building.
Inside and outside, one company
RCO can do anything related to cleaning, therefore the company who cleans your lobby can clean your front entrance outside of it as well.
Locally owned since 2019
Not a franchise. The owners do the walkthrough.
“We, as owners, come in and work directly with our clients.”
Vadym MakoveyCo-Founder, RCO Cleaning- Locally owned, not a franchiseThe company that bids on your building also runs it, out of its own Southfield office.
- The owners on your accountVadym and George Makovey walk your buildings, set up the cleaning system and stand behind the outcome.
- Managers who check the workOur managers verify what the crews are doing and correct a miss right away, instead of allowing it to become a trend.
Commercial pressure washing questions
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Can pressure washing damage concrete, brick or siding?
Excessive pressure can etch concrete, erode mortar and strip paint. That's why we adjust pressure and nozzle for each surface. We go even lighter on brick, siding, painted and older surfaces. If damage is present before cleaning, we will make you aware.
Will it remove gum and oil stains?
Gum and fresh oil are typically addressed with pretreatment and wash. Stubborn oil stains that have penetrated deep into concrete may fade to a lighter shade without disappearing completely. We will let you know which ones ahead of time.
Can you pressure wash in winter?
Not in freezing weather, as water remaining on sidewalks and entrances can freeze. In Michigan, outside washing typically occurs from the spring season through fall season.
Where does the wash water go?
Drains and runoff are evaluated during the walkthrough. Some municipalities restrict what can enter storm drains, so each job plan accounts for your property's drainage.
How is pressure washing priced?
It is determined by square footage and the surfaces that will be cleaned, plus their condition and frequency. The walkthrough is complimentary, and you will get your quote within 24 hours of the walkthrough.
We will clean up your problems
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