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Professional janitorial service in a commercial facility

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Janitorial & Common-Area Cleaning

Dependable janitorial and common-area cleaning for Winnipeg properties, with task frequencies, access, resident or tenant traffic and reporting clearly defined.

✓ Commercial buildings✓ Lobbies and shared corridors✓ Washrooms and common rooms✓ Recurring facility maintenance
✓ 15+ years serving Winnipeg✓ 4.9 Google rating✓ Clear customized scope✓ Direct local communication

Service overview

A clear plan for a cleaner result.

Shared spaces are used by many people but owned by no single occupant, which makes consistent janitorial service essential. Zem develops cleaning plans for lobbies, vestibules, corridors, stairs, elevators, shared washrooms, laundry rooms, amenity spaces and other common areas in managed properties. The service specification distinguishes daily presentation tasks from weekly detail work and periodic projects. It can also identify seasonal entrance care, waste handling, consumable restocking, building access, resident communication restrictions and the process for reporting leaks, damage or unusual conditions to property management.

Professional janitorial & common-area cleaning results

A service shaped around the property

Common areas require predictable service and visible accountability.

Property managers need more than a list of cleaning tasks. They need dependable access, clear frequencies, communication when conditions change and a plan that reflects traffic patterns, Winnipeg weather and the expectations of residents, tenants and visitors.

  • Task frequencies organized by area and traffic
  • Lobby and entrance presentation prioritized
  • Elevator, stair and corridor routines defined
  • Property-management reporting path established
  • Periodic carpet, glass and floor projects planned separately

Detailed service checklist

What your janitorial & common-area cleaning plan can include.

The final checklist is customized to the property, condition, access and priorities discussed during the estimate.

Items shown below describe possible scope—not an automatic package. Your written estimate identifies the exact areas, tasks and frequency included.

01

Entrances and lobbies

High-visibility care for the first areas residents and visitors encounter.

  • Vestibule and entrance-floor cleaning
  • Mat-area vacuuming and soil control
  • Interior entrance glass and doors
  • Reception or lobby surfaces
  • Seasonal salt and moisture attention
02

Corridors and stairs

Routine maintenance for circulation areas throughout the property.

  • Vacuuming or hard-floor cleaning
  • Stair treads, landings and accessible rails
  • Reachable ledges and baseboards by schedule
  • Spot cleaning walls and doors within scope
  • Emergency exits included only where authorized
03

Elevators

Presentation-focused cleaning around high-touch and confined spaces.

  • Floor vacuuming or damp cleaning
  • Interior doors and accessible panels
  • Mirrors and stainless surfaces with suitable products
  • Buttons and handrails
  • Tracks and detailed edges by schedule
04

Shared washrooms

A documented routine for fixtures, floors and consumables.

  • Toilets, sinks, counters and mirrors
  • Partitions, dispensers and touchpoints
  • Waste collection and floor care
  • Restocking from approved on-site supply
  • Issue reporting for leaks or damage
05

Amenities and service rooms

Property-specific care for spaces outside the main circulation routes.

  • Laundry rooms and folding surfaces
  • Fitness or amenity rooms within approved scope
  • Mail areas and package rooms
  • Garbage-room touchpoints where safely included
  • Management or leasing areas
06

Periodic property projects

Scheduled detail work that protects appearance over the longer term.

  • Carpet extraction or interim maintenance
  • Floor scrubbing, burnishing or refinishing
  • Interior glass and partition cleaning
  • Detailed high dusting within access limits
  • Seasonal or post-event cleaning

Service choices

A plan built around the property and outcome.

Frequency, condition and timing determine the most practical service—not a generic package.

Discuss your cleaning plan
01

Condominium and apartment common areas

Recurring service for lobbies, corridors, elevators, stairs and shared amenity areas.

02

Commercial building janitorial

Task-frequency programs for managed offices, mixed-use properties and tenant common areas.

03

Day porter or supplemental visits

Additional daytime attention for busy entrances, washrooms, events or seasonal conditions.

Before service begins

Property-management procedures should be settled before the first service date.

The team needs clear authority, access and communication rules—especially in occupied residential buildings where privacy, noise and resident interaction must be handled carefully.

  • Provide keys, fobs, alarm instructions and authorized-area list
  • Identify resident-only, mechanical, electrical and restricted rooms
  • Confirm waste routes, recycling rules and dumpster access
  • Provide on-site storage and approved consumable locations
  • Assign management and after-hours emergency contacts
  • Explain incident reporting, elevator booking and resident communication rules

How it works

A professional process.
No guesswork.

01

Property walkthrough

We review all common areas, floor types, traffic, access and management priorities.

02

Build the task schedule

Routine, weekly, monthly and seasonal tasks are assigned by area.

03

Confirm building procedures

Keys, alarms, storage, waste routes, contacts and issue reporting are documented.

04

Maintain and review

Service follows the schedule and the property manager approves adjustments as conditions change.

The Zem standard

Professional care is more than the finished surface.

Planning, access, communication and responsible cleaning methods are part of delivering dependable service.

01

Occupied-property awareness

Privacy, noise, resident interaction and secure areas are treated professionally.

02

Visible presentation

Entrances, lobbies and elevators receive attention aligned with traffic.

03

Issue reporting

Leaks, damage, unsafe conditions and unusual waste are communicated rather than ignored.

04

Seasonal adaptability

The plan can account for increased winter soil and changing property use.

Scope clarity

What is not automatically included.

The estimate confirms exactly what is included. These items require separate assessment, approval or an appropriately qualified specialty provider.

  • Handling tenant belongings, entering private units or providing resident services unless authorized
  • Hazardous waste, needles, bodily fluids, pest infestation or biohazard cleanup
  • Snow clearing, ice control, landscaping or exterior property maintenance
  • Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, repair or building-operator duties
  • Garbage-chute cleaning or confined-space work unless separately assessed
  • Specialty floor restoration, high access or project work not listed in the agreement

Frequently asked

Practical answers before you book.

Every estimate is property-specific. These answers explain the planning details customers commonly ask about.

Ask for an estimate
Which areas can be included in common-area cleaning?+

Typical plans may cover lobbies, vestibules, corridors, stairs, elevators, shared washrooms, laundry rooms, amenity areas and management spaces. The authorized areas are listed in the proposal.

Can service frequency vary by area?+

Yes. Busy entrances and washrooms may require more attention than upper corridors or periodic amenity spaces.

How do you handle winter salt and sand?+

The plan can include more frequent mat, vacuuming and damp-floor attention during Winnipeg winter conditions. Heavy salt removal or damaged-floor restoration may require a separate project.

Will cleaners enter individual suites?+

Not under a common-area agreement unless property management specifically authorizes and scopes a separate service.

Can you restock shared washrooms?+

Yes, when included and supplies are available in an approved storage area. Product procurement should be addressed separately.

How are building issues reported?+

The service plan identifies the property contact and reporting method for leaks, damage, security concerns, unusual waste or other conditions observed during cleaning.

Can you provide carpet and floor projects too?+

Yes. Periodic carpet cleaning, floor scrubbing, burnishing or refinishing can be coordinated as separate quoted work based on material and condition.

Do you provide daytime porter service?+

Supplemental daytime visits may be available depending on required hours, tasks, building traffic and staffing.

Ready to get started?

Let’s build the right janitorial & common-area cleaning plan for your space.

Share the property, priorities and timing. We will review the details and prepare a customized estimate.

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