Cleaning & Maintenance
Professional cleaning, pest control, and landscaping protect property value, prevent liability claims, and keep self storage facilities rent-ready in competitive markets.
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Ecolab
Integrated commercial cleaning and pest management programs for facilities
Rollins / Orkin
The most recognized commercial pest control brand with nationwide coverage
BrightView Landscapes
Largest commercial landscaping company in the United States
She Does Hauling
Harrisburg, PA's #1 woman-owned junk removal service.
BES Cleaning
BES Cleaning offers innovative, data-driven executive cleaning services with a focus on technology and transparency.
Junk Magicians
Reno, NV’s premier junk removal service for homes and businesses.
M&D Hauling
M&D Hauling provides estate cleanouts, junk removal, and light demolition services for residential and commercial properties in El Dorado County.
Ross Junk Removal
Full Service Junk Removal Solutions in Salem, OR.
CleanWorks
CleanWorks provides comprehensive janitorial services for various building types in Northern Utah.
Blue Ridge Professional Cleaning
Providing reliable, high-quality commercial and residential cleaning, organization, and property management services in the Charlottesville region.
Junk Butlers Peoria
Junk Butlers Peoria is a premier full-service junk removal solution for the greater Peoria, Arizona area.
Backup Facility Services
Your Family-Owned Solution for Professional Cleaning Services in Phoenix, Arizona!
Portillo's Cleaning LLC
Portillo's Cleaning LLC provides professional, pet-friendly cleaning services for homes and businesses in Harrisonburg, VA.
EZ-Haulers
EZ-Haulers provides reliable junk removal and demolition services for residential and commercial properties in Western Washington.
Superior Junk Removal
Fast, honest, and local junk removal experts serving Bend, Oregon and surrounding Central Oregon communities.
Versco Commercial Cleaning
Locally owned, non-franchise company offering fully accountable, high-quality commercial cleaning services from a full-time team.
Freedom Hauling LLC
Your locally-owned Junk Removal Experts in Ogden, offering efficient and sustainable hauling services.
Grover Cleaning Service Inc
Grover Cleaning Service, Inc. offers reliable, professional commercial cleaning services with over 50 years of experience.
Pinky’s Junk Removal
Seriously fun junk removal, from your favorite local crew in Hampton Roads, VA.
Whitlock Building Services, LLC
Whitlock Building Services delivers certified, reliable commercial cleaning services for businesses.
Johnny's Junk Removal
Affordable, eco-friendly junk removal services for homes and businesses in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Premier Cleaning, LLC
We provide reliable, high-quality cleaning services for offices, retail stores, industrial facilities, and other local businesses.
AZ Top Tier Cleaning Solutions
Reliable commercial cleaning solutions delivering consistent results across Phoenix businesses.
Bear Brothers Cleaning
Bear Brothers Cleaning offers comprehensive house and commercial cleaning services in Huntsville and Birmingham, Alabama.
Cleaning Concepts Plus
Commercial Cleaning Services Birmingham AL.
Corvus Janitorial Systems
Corvus Janitorial Systems offers professional janitorial cleaning services to businesses throughout the U.S.
Insight Commercial Cleaning
Insight Commercial Cleaning offers professional office cleaning and janitorial services for businesses in the Phoenix, Arizona area.
System4 IPS
System4 IPS provides comprehensive commercial cleaning, janitorial, disinfection, and infection prevention services across RI, CT, and MA.
Zoiris Cleaning Services
Zoiris Cleaning Service provides trusted residential & commercial cleaning across Mobile, Baldwin County, and nearby cities.
MMG Homes Junk Removal & Dumpster Rentals
MMG Homes provides full-service junk removal, hauling, and dumpster rental services for residential and commercial clients in the Chicago area.
Supreme Clean WA LLC
Professional Commercial Cleaning That Elevates Your Business.
RVA Removal
Providing comprehensive junk removal, cleanout, and demolition services for residential and commercial properties.
The Junk Uncles
The Junk Uncles provide same-day junk removal and hauling services, offering free estimates for homes and businesses in the Virginia Beach area.
Virginia Junk Removal & Hauling
Virginia Junk Removal & Hauling is a family-owned and locally operated service providing expert junk removal with #1 customer service.
Orlando Junk Removal
Orlando Junk Removal is the top junk removal specialist in Orlando, FL.
BlackBird Junk Removal & Recycling
Your trusted partner for efficient and eco-friendly junk removal and recycling services in Salem, Oregon.
Enviro Care Inc
Enviro Care Inc provides 24-hour nationwide emergency response for chemical spills, biohazard cleanup, and comprehensive environmental services.
Father & Son Cleaning Services
Family-owned and operated janitorial service provider serving the Roanoke Valley area.
Innovative Waste
Innovative Waste is an industry leader in junk removal, curbside pickup, and waste management services.
Hampton Roads Junk Removal
Hampton Roads Junk Removal offers fast junk and trash removal for homes and businesses in Virginia’s Hampton Roads area.
Arrow Exterminators (Southeast)
Family-owned regional pest control serving the Southeast U.S. since 1964
Hall's Cleaning & Janitorial
Provides outsourced, managed building services for commercial facilities in Ohio.
Grainger
One-stop national supplier for facility maintenance products and equipment
Plunkett's Pest Control (Midwest)
Midwest-focused pest control with strong commercial storage facility programs
Junk North DFW
Junk North DFW provides reliable junk removal and cleanout services across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Sherwin-Williams Commercial
Professional-grade interior and exterior coatings for storage facility maintenance
Fastenal
National industrial supplier with 3000+ local branches for immediate pickup
Dodson Pest Control (Mid-Atlantic & Southeast)
Mid-Atlantic and Southeast pest control serving commercial storage operators
Strength H2O Industrial Solutions
Strength H2O provides industrial cleaning, facility management, and commercial cleaning services nationwide.
Zep Inc.
Professional-grade cleaning and maintenance products for commercial facilities
Great Bay Facility Maintenance Service
Providing professional janitorial, custodial, and specialized cleaning services for businesses in the Seacoast Area of New Hampshire.
Western Exterminator (West Coast)
Long-established pest control serving California and the Western U.S.
Tremco Roofing & WTW
Commercial roofing systems and building envelope sealants for storage facilities
Patty's Cleaning LLC
Patty's Cleaning LLC offers comprehensive cleaning services for commercial and residential properties in Yakima, WA.
Premier Janitorial Services
Premier Janitorial Services provides commercial cleaning services to a wide array of businesses in the Seattle, Washington area.
Terminix
National pest management with technology-enhanced monitoring for commercial facilities
Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems
International commercial cleaning franchise providing janitorial services nationally
ServiceMaster Restore
Providing fast, professional restoration services for homes and businesses after water damage, fire, mold, or storms.
Cleaning Contractors Inc.
Cleaning Contractors Inc. (CCI) provides industrial cleaning and facility management services across North America.
ServiceMaster Clean
National commercial janitorial and cleaning services franchise network
Revive Restoration, Inc.
Premier Midwest restoration company specializing in emergency water, fire, and mold damage remediation for residential and commercial properties.
ABM Industries
National integrated facility services company covering janitorial and parking
Keepers Commercial Cleaning
Top-Rated Commercial Cleaning Services for businesses in Arizona and Utah.
Golden Grove Cleaning
Premium quality, bonded and insured cleaning services for homes and businesses in Midland, TX.
RVA Zone Junk Removal
RVA Zone Junk Removal provides eco-friendly residential and commercial junk removal and cleanout services in Richmond, VA and surrounding areas.
Bee Line
Bee Line is a Certified Woman-Owned Commercial Cleaning company specializing in medical-grade cleaning services nationwide.
Montgomery's Cleaning Services, LLC
Montgomery's Cleaning Services delivers professional janitorial services in Seabrook, MD.
Vanguard Cleaning Systems®
Provides commercial cleaning services and janitorial franchise opportunities across the United States and Canada.
Veteran Commercial Cleaning
Veteran Commercial Cleaning delivers institutional-grade cleaning products and facility solutions for high-compliance environments.
Extreme Restoration Inc
Extreme Restoration Inc provides comprehensive residential and commercial restoration services, including water, fire, and mold damage remediation.
ABM
ABM provides end-to-end facility maintenance, engineering, and infrastructure solutions across diverse industries.
Golden Broom Cleaning
Golden Broom Cleaning Co. delivers reliable, eco-friendly cleaning services across Portland and surrounding communities.
A clean facility rents faster, period
When a prospective tenant tours your property, they're making a snap judgment in the first 60 seconds. Cleanliness is the biggest part of that judgment. A facility that looks well-maintained rents 5 to 10 percent faster than one that doesn't, even when the rates are identical. The good news: cleaning and maintenance are the cheapest and easiest levers you have.
What needs to happen on a regular schedule
Most facilities need work in five areas. None of them are complicated. They just need someone to actually do them.
- Hallways and corridors. Indoor units need a sweep at least every other day and a mop once a week. Drive-up units need a weekly walk to pick up trash, especially near dumpsters and the gate.
- Vacant units before re-renting. Sweep, blow out cobwebs, and do a quick visual check for damage. A unit that smells musty won't rent.
- Pest control. Mice and bugs are the number one source of tenant complaints. Quarterly treatments from a pest control company (around $150 to $400 per visit) keep this under control.
- Landscaping. Mowing, edging, and a few flowers near the entrance. Budget $200 to $800 a month depending on the size of your property.
- Snow removal. If you're in a cold climate, this is non-negotiable. Sign a contract by September. If you wait until January, the price doubles and the good companies are already booked.
In-house porter or hire a service?
You have two main options. Most owners do some of both.
- Hire a part-time porter. A porter works 10 to 20 hours a week at $15 to $25 an hour. They handle sweeping, light maintenance, vacant unit prep, and the small daily tasks. Total cost runs $750 to $2,000 a month.
- Contract a cleaning service. Outside cleaning companies handle the same work for similar total cost ($300 to $1,200 a month depending on size), without you managing an employee.
Pest control, landscaping, and snow are almost always contracted out. The skill and equipment differences are too big to handle in-house.
Don't forget the office and the entrance
The very first thing a prospect sees is the entrance and the office. Pressure-wash the front of the office and the monument sign once a year. Touch up paint on the gate, the bollards (the short metal posts protecting corners), and curb stops. Replace any dead bushes immediately. Spending $500 to $2,000 a year on entrance upkeep moves the needle more than anything you do further back on the property.
How to pick a cleaning or pest vendor
Three quick checks:
- Are they bonded and insured? Ask to see a current certificate. You want at least $1 million in general liability coverage.
- Can they give you references from other storage facilities? A commercial cleaner who's never worked in storage is fine, but a pest control company that's never done commercial storage will likely miss the rodent hot spots.
- Is the price a clear monthly flat rate, or per-visit? Both work, but a flat monthly rate is easier to budget.
Frequently asked questions about cleaning & maintenance
How much should I budget for cleaning and maintenance?
For a single facility around 50,000 square feet, plan $300 to $1,200 a month for cleaning. Pest control adds $50 to $150 a month on average. Landscaping is another $200 to $800. In a cold climate, snow removal can add $200 to $1,500 a month during winter. Total monthly cleaning and maintenance for most single-facility owners lands between $750 and $3,500.
How often should pest control treat my facility?
Quarterly (every 3 months) is the standard schedule for most climates. If you spot rodents or get a tenant complaint, step up to monthly for the next 90 days. Coastal and southern facilities sometimes do every other month year-round. Whatever schedule you're on, keep written records; if a tenant files an insurance claim for damaged goods, the carrier will ask.
Should I hire a part-time porter or contract out the cleaning?
Either works at similar total cost. A porter you hire directly gives you more control and faster response time, but you're managing an employee (payroll, taxes, time off). A contracted cleaning service is simpler to manage but you have less control over the schedule. Most new owners contract out for the first year and consider hiring once they know their facility's patterns.
What's the cheapest way to make my facility look better?
Pressure-wash the front of the office and the monument sign (the big sign by the road) once a year. That alone costs $300 to $600 and makes the whole property look newer. Touch up paint on gates, curb stops, and bollards. Replace dead bushes near the entrance. Total annual cost is usually under $2,000 and the impact on how tenants perceive your facility is real.
Do I need a self storage-specific pest control company?
Not strictly, but it helps. Storage facilities have different rodent and bug hot spots than office buildings or restaurants (the gaps under roll-up doors, the dumpster area, and along exterior walls). A pest company with commercial storage experience already knows where to bait and exclude. A residential exterminator can do the work but will spend a few visits learning your property.