Spring Cleaning for Commercial Facilities: A Metro Detroit Checklist

Michigan winters leave a specific kind of mess in commercial buildings — salt tracked through lobbies, grit ground into carpet, window film from months of low-angle sun, and HVAC systems that have been recirculating stale air since November. Spring is when you reset. Here's what a thorough commercial spring clean should cover.

Floors: Undo the Winter Damage

• Hard floors: Strip old wax (winter salt destroys finishes), deep clean, and apply fresh coats of wax or sealant
• Carpet: Hot water extraction to pull out embedded salt, sand, and dirt that vacuuming can't reach
• Entry mats: Replace or deep clean — they've been absorbing salt and mud for 5 months

Windows and Glass

Interior windows, glass partitions, and entrance doors accumulate film through winter. A spring deep clean should include all interior glass — not just the ones you notice. For retail spaces, clean storefront glass is especially important as foot traffic picks up in spring.

High Dusting and Air Quality

• Dust HVAC vents, return air covers, and ceiling diffusers
• Clean light fixtures and lens covers (dust blocks light — you may not need new bulbs, just clean ones)
• Dust top of cabinets, shelving units, and any surface above eye level

Restroom Deep Clean

Regular maintenance keeps restrooms functional. A spring deep clean makes them feel new — grout scrubbing, fixture polishing, partition deep cleaning, and drain treatment. This is especially important for medical offices and high-traffic offices.