I get this question more than you’d expect: “Do you do all the work yourselves, or do you use subcontractors?” It’s a fair question, and I’d rather answer it honestly than dodge it. The short answer is: sometimes we do use subcontractors. And I’m going to explain exactly when, why, and how we handle it…
Seattle has always been a leader for environmental consciousness. From curbside composting to some of the most progressive environmental policies in the country, this city takes sustainability seriously. And as a business owner who operates in Seattle’s commercial cleaning industry, I believe it’s our responsibility to match that commitment. At Seattle Surface Cleaners, green cleaning…
What Is a Business Improvement Area? How We Help Seattle's BIAs By James Hebel, Owner, Seattle Surface Cleaners Most people have no idea what a Business Improvement Area is. That's fine. Even a lot of business owners who are technically inside one don't fully understand how it works or what they're paying for. I didn't […]
If you’ve ever walked through a Seattle neighborhood and noticed that the sidewalks are clean, the graffiti is gone, and the trash cans aren’t overflowing, there’s a good chance a Business Improvement Area, or BIA, is behind it. BIAs are one of Seattle’s most effective tools for keeping commercial neighborhoods lively and welcoming, and at…
Seattle's Unique Cleaning Challenges: Rain, Moss, Graffiti & More By James Hebel, Owner, Seattle Surface Cleaners Here's something people from other cities don't understand about Seattle rain: it doesn't clean anything. We get nine months of drizzle that's just heavy enough to spread dirt across every surface but never hard enough to actually wash it […]
How Much Do Commercial Cleaning Services Cost in Seattle? (2026 Guide) By James Hebel, Owner, Seattle Surface Cleaners "What's this going to cost me?" That's the first thing every property manager asks, and I respect it. You've got a budget to manage and you need real numbers, not a song and dance about "custom solutions" […]
What to Look for When Hiring a Commercial Cleaning Company By James Hebel, Owner, Seattle Surface Cleaners I hear the same story from almost every new client. It goes like this: they hired a cleaning company, everything looked great for the first month, then it fell apart. The original crew got swapped out. Details started […]
Commercial vs Residential Cleaning: What's the Difference? By James Hebel, Owner, Seattle Surface Cleaners We don't clean houses. Here's why. When people hear "cleaning company," they picture someone vacuuming carpets and scrubbing bathrooms. That's residential cleaning, and it's what most people have personal experience with. But commercial cleaning is a fundamentally different operation. The spaces […]
If human waste has been left in front of your business, it’s not only an unpleasant sight—it’s a serious health hazard. Feces and urine carry bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens that can spread diseases like hepatitis, E. coli, and norovirus. Cleaning it up improperly can put you, your employees, and your customers at risk. That’s…
Why Move-Out Cleaning Matters for Seattle Property Managers When a tenant moves out of a commercial or residential property in Seattle, the condition of the space directly impacts how quickly you can fill it with a new tenant and the rental rate you can command. A thorough move-out cleaning goes beyond courtesy. It’s an investment…
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