YJ Janitorial Services FAQs
Yellow Jacket Janitorial answers your frequently asked questions.
General FAQs
What types of cleaning services does Yellow Jacket Janitorial provide?
We provide routine janitorial services, common area and amenity cleaning, window cleaning, and pressure washing for commercial and community properties.
What types of properties do you serve?
We serve office buildings, retail establishments, mixed-use developments, HOA communities, condo associations, multi-family properties, and property management portfolios.
Do you work with both commercial properties and community associations?
Yes. We work with business owners and commercial property managers as well as association boards and community managers.
Do you provide one-time and recurring cleaning services?
Yes, we offer both one-time and recurring cleaning services depending on your needs.
Can you create a customized cleaning plan for our property?
Yes. Every plan is based on a walkthrough of your property and factors such as size, foot traffic, occupancy, shared amenities, surface materials, and operating schedule.
Which areas does Yellow Jacket Janitorial serve?
We serve Chicagoland and St. Louis.
Do you provide cleaning products and equipment?
We bring our own cleaning products and equipment to every job. Our janitorial services also include supply restocking.
Are your cleaners trained, insured, and background-checked?
Yes. Our cleaners undergo rigorous training and a thorough background check. They are also properly insured.
Can services be scheduled outside normal business hours?
Yes. We offer nightly and after-hours service so cleaning doesn’t disrupt tenants, residents, or staff.
Can you service multiple buildings or properties?
Yes. We can coordinate cleaning across multiple buildings and property management portfolios.
How do we request a quote?
Call us at 312-820-1155 or contact us online to request a quote. We’ll schedule a property walkthrough and prepare a customized proposal.
What factors affect the cost of cleaning services?
Cost depends on property size, the areas and tasks included, service frequency, foot traffic, and any special requirements. We provide a customized proposal after a walkthrough.
Can we change the service frequency or scope after work begins?
Yes. Please coordinate with our team to request a change in your service agreement.
Who should we contact if there is an issue with the service?
You may contact your dedicated on-site janitor or direct supervisor. You may also reach out to us by phone.
Routine Janitorial Services FAQs
What is included in routine janitorial services?
Routine janitorial services include restroom cleaning and disinfecting, restroom supply restocking, trash and recycling removal, breakroom and kitchen cleaning, dusting, high-touch surface cleaning, vacuuming, sweeping and mopping, and interior glass and door cleaning when included.
How often can janitorial services be scheduled?
Service can be scheduled daily, nightly, weekly, or on a customized recurring schedule, with additional cleaning available for events or high-traffic periods.
Can cleaning be performed after business hours?
Yes. Nightly and after-hours service is available.
Can we customize the cleaning checklist?
Yes. Each property can have a cleaning checklist tailored to its needs and preferences.
Can you restock restroom and breakroom supplies?
Yes. Supply restocking can be included in your janitorial scope.
Do you provide janitorial services for HOAs and condo associations?
Yes. We clean association offices, clubhouse interiors, shared restrooms, meeting rooms, staff areas, and other regularly used association facilities.
How are janitorial services priced?
Pricing depends on the size of the property, the areas included, the tasks performed, and how often service is needed. After a property walkthrough, we provide a customized proposal with clear pricing for your scope.
What happens if an area is missed or requires additional attention?
Let your supervisor or our office know. We track service with checklists and logs and will address missed items promptly.
Common Area and Amenity Cleaning FAQs
What is included in common area cleaning services?
Common area cleaning can include sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping; dusting; cleaning mirrors and interior glass; wiping elevators; sanitizing buttons, railings, and handles; trash removal; spot-cleaning walls and doors; and cleaning entry mats.
What types of properties do you provide common area cleaning for?
We clean common areas in commercial and multi-tenant properties, condominium buildings, HOA communities, apartment and multifamily properties, and mixed-use developments.
Do you work with HOA and condo associations?
Yes. We coordinate with boards and community managers on access, scheduling, checklists, and communication.
Which common areas and amenities can you clean?
Lobbies, hallways, stairwells, elevators, mailrooms and package rooms, fitness centers, clubhouses and lounges, shared restrooms, laundry rooms, and other association-managed amenities.
How often should common areas be cleaned?
It depends on the number of units or tenants, foot traffic, amenity usage, building size, seasonal conditions, events, and move-in and move-out activity. We recommend a frequency after a walkthrough.
Can each property have a customized cleaning checklist?
Yes, each property may have a cleaning checklist tailored to its needs and preferences.
Can cleaning be scheduled around common area and amenity hours?
Yes. We schedule cleaning around residents, tenants, and amenity hours.
How are common area cleaning services priced?
Pricing depends on the size of the property, the areas included, the tasks performed, and how often service is needed. After a property walkthrough, we provide a customized proposal with clear pricing for your scope.
Window Cleaning Services FAQs
Do you clean both interior and exterior windows?
Yes. We clean interior glass, entry doors, and partitions as well as exterior building windows, storefront glass, and clubhouse windows.
What types of buildings do you provide window cleaning for?
Commercial buildings, offices, retail storefronts, HOA and condo buildings, clubhouses, multifamily and mixed-use properties, and property management portfolios.
Do you offer recurring window cleaning services?
Yes. Window cleaning is available as a one-time service or on a recurring schedule.
What window cleaning methods do you use?
Depending on the building, we use traditional hand cleaning, water-fed poles, ladders, and lifts.
Do you provide low-rise, mid-rise, or high-rise window cleaning?
We provide window cleaning for low- and mid-rise buildings. Contact us to discuss your building’s height and access.
Are window frames, sills, and screens included?
Frames and sills can be included in your scope. Let us know what you need during the walkthrough.
What happens if the weather affects the scheduled service?
If weather prevents safe or effective exterior cleaning, we will reschedule the service.
How are window cleaning services priced?
Pricing depends on the number and type of windows, building height and access, interior and exterior scope, and service frequency. We provide an estimate after an assessment.
Pressure Washing Services FAQs
What areas can you pressure wash?
Building exteriors, sidewalks and walkways, entrances, courtyards, clubhouse exteriors, parking garages and structures, loading and service areas, and commercial concrete.
What types of properties do you pressure wash?
Commercial properties, condominium communities, HOA-managed properties, multifamily developments, mixed-use buildings, retail and office properties, and parking structures.
Do you provide pressure washing for HOAs and condo communities?
Yes. We coordinate with boards and managers on resident notices, scheduling, and access.
Is pressure washing safe for every exterior surface?
No. Some surfaces need lower pressure or a different method. We match the method to the surface, using soft washing where higher pressure could cause damage.
Can pressure washing remove graffiti, gum, and oil stains?
Yes. We use spot treatments for oil, gum, and graffiti along with surface-appropriate detergents.
Do you pressure wash sidewalks and walkways?
Yes, sidewalks and walkways are among the most common areas we clean.
Do you clean parking garages and parking structures?
Yes. We offer pressure washing for parking garages and structures, including scheduled garage cleaning.
What is the difference between pressure washing, power washing, and soft washing?
Pressure washing uses high-pressure water. Power washing adds heated water to break down grease and grime. Soft washing uses lower pressure with cleaning solutions for more delicate surfaces.
Can pressure washing be scheduled around residents’ or business hours?
Yes. We plan around pedestrian and vehicle traffic and can schedule work outside busy hours.
How are pressure washing services priced?
Pricing depends on the size and type of the areas cleaned, the surfaces involved, the level of buildup, and access to water. We provide an estimate after an exterior property assessment.
Ready to Get Started?
Call us or request a quote and we’ll build a cleaning plan around your property.