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Commercial window cleaning for Metro Detroit buildings

Commercial window cleaning using filtered water leaves Metro Detroit storefronts, lobbies and upstairs windows spot-free. RCO Cleaning runs the water through our own water-fed pole system, which has a 7-step filtration process and a high-pressure pump, and we clean commercial glass both inside and out in Oakland, Wayne and Macomb counties, much of it from the ground. Schedule your free walkthrough by calling (248) 849-0000.

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How does water-fed window cleaning work?

Water-fed window cleaning removes minerals from the water before they can reach the glass, so there is nothing left to dry into spots. Tap water spots the glass due to minerals dissolved in the water. RCO's machine filters the water using a 7-step filtration process, then uses a high-pressure pump to send the filtered water up a pole to a brush at the glass. The brush scrubs away the dirt, the filtered water rinses it away, and the glass dries without a spot.

It works well for commercial buildings because the crew stays on the ground. Poles reach upper-floor windows, signage, canopies and frames without ladders or lifts. Frames and sills are rinsed along with the glass. Our water-fed system and other cleaning equipment also let crews use fewer chemicals.

Indoors, glass is cleaned by hand: entrance doors, storefront glass, dealership showroom windows, lobby partitions, interior windows and glass walled conference rooms. Interior glass cleaning is often scheduled with routine cleaning, with full window cleaning on a schedule that fits the building.

Michigan weather dictates our exterior window cleaning schedule. Water-fed cleaning must be done above freezing temperatures, so we generally schedule exterior windows from spring to fall. We clean interior glass year-round. Windows we cannot access safely from the ground will be addressed at your walkthrough.

Filtered water, spot-free glass
The water runs through RCO's 7-step filtration system before it ever touches the glass, which is why it dries spot and streak free.
Cleaned from the ground
Operating from the ground, water-fed poles can access upper-story windows, so crews stay off ladders for much of the work.

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What does commercial window cleaning include?

Exterior glass
Your windows will be cleaned using RCO's water fed pole system and filtered water, ensuring spot-free results.
Frames and sills
Frames, sills and mullions brushed and rinsed along with the glass.
Storefronts and entrances
Doors, storefront glass and sidelights free of fingerprints, salt spray and road film.
Interior windows
Inside glass cleaned by hand, with sills wiped.
Lobby and partition glass
Glass partitions, conference rooms, railings and display cases cleaned streak-free.
Signs and canopies
Exterior signs, canopies and entrance overhangs rinsed where safely reachable.
Window tracks
Tracks and channels vacuumed and wiped during interior cleaning.

How often commercial windows are typically cleaned

This is a typical routine. Your walkthrough decides the actual one for your building.

1Weekly or more
Entrance doors and storefront glass, particularly at retail stores, restaurants and car dealerships, may require cleaning weekly or several times per week.
2Monthly
Ground-floor exterior glass and lobby partitions in most commercial buildings.
3Quarterly
Exterior windows facing busy streets or adjacent to construction areas that accumulate dust and road film quickly.
4Twice a year
Complete interior and exterior window cleaning services for numerous office buildings, typically during spring and fall.

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Signs your windows need cleaning

Spots and streaks that show in the afternoon sun
Road film and salt spray on storefront glass
Fingerprints on entry doors and lobby glass
Dirty frames and sills that make clean glass look dull
Upper windows nobody has cleaned in years

Book a free walkthrough

What happens after you call?

One walkthrough. One written scope. One cleaning system designed specifically for your building.

See the full process

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 Metro Detroit property managers choose RCO Cleaning for commercial windows

Our own water-fed system
We own our water-fed pole system including 7-step filtration and high pressure pump for spot free commercial window cleaning.
A schedule you choose
We suggest how often based on your building and you pick a plan that fits your budget. Options range from weekly storefront glass to full windows twice per year.
Checked by managers
Our managers inspect the work, and streaks or missed windows are management's responsibility to correct right away.

Locally owned since 2019

Not a franchise. The owners do the walkthrough.

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.

Meet the owners

Commercial window cleaning questions

Don’t see yours? Call 248-849-0000 and ask the people who will clean your building.

What should we look for in a commercial window cleaning company?

Ask them how they access upper glass, what water they clean with and how frequently they recommend cleaning each side of the building. RCO Cleaning uses its own water-fed pole system with a 7-step filtration process, cleans much of the glass from ground level and will provide a quote within 24 hours of a free walkthrough; give us a call at (248) 849-0000.

Is window cleaning ever free?

Yes, for large buildings on a cleaning contract. Complimentary window cleaning is one of our Complimentary Services: we determine whether your building qualifies, and what that includes, during the free walkthrough, and it is written into your quote.

How does a water-fed system leave glass spot-free?

The water gets filtered so there aren't any dissolved minerals to cause spotting. The brush on the pole scrubs to loosen the dirt. Then the dirt is rinsed away with filtered water, and the glass dries clean because nothing is left in the water to deposit.

Do you clean windows in winter?

Outdoor water-fed cleaning needs temperatures above freezing, so in Michigan we typically plan for service from spring through fall. We clean interior glass year round.

How high can you clean?

Water fed poles get to upper story windows from the ground level of many commercial buildings. During the walkthrough, we look at every side of the building and explain which glass we can access safely before you authorize any work.

How is window cleaning priced?

Based on the work your building needs: how much glass there is, how high, access to it, interior or exterior, and how often. The walkthrough is free and you will receive a quote within 24 hours of the walkthrough.

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