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Professional School Cleaning Services in New York City

A Higher Level of Quality

We deliver the systematic high-quality school cleaning services for educational facilities throughout New York City. Engineered for consistant standards, high-quality control ,and compliance support designed specifically for schools and educational institutions across all five boroughs in New York City and beyond.

New York City

121 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001

212-929-7872

Mon – Fri 8:00am – 6:00pm

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Queens

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A Higher Level of Cleaning Services for Educational Facilities in NYC

We Take Pride In Your Appearance, Health & Safety

We specialize in school janitorial services for public, charter schools, private schools, universities, and other educational institutions throughout the 5 boroughs of New York City.

Public and private schools
Elementary schools, high schools, preschools
Daycare centers
Colleges & Universities
Other Educational Institutions

We help school facility directors achieve predictable high-quality school cleaning and regulatory compliance across their educational facilities, so that they can focus on their educational mission instead of managing cleaning vendors and quality issues.

Our system eliminates the burden of quality control for school facility managers by providing reliable and consistent cleaning solutions. With a structured process, professional cleaners, and advanced cleaning protocols, we maintain the highest standards in school cleaning.

Our Cleaning & Quality System

Our professional NYC school cleaning teams during weekly performance and quality review

I am pleased to provide this letter of recommendation for Advantage Cleaning LLC. KIPP NYC Public Charter Schools utilizes Advantage Cleaning for contracted custodial services at 14 of our schools. Thirteen of those schools are over 100,000 square feet, and the 14th
is approximately 70,000 square feet.

I have been consistently impressed by the service a n d support we receive from the entire Advantage Cleaning team, from their top management to the cleaners who work at our facilities. The staff is well-trained, reliable, engaged, and always expresses a positive
attitude about their work for KIPP. We appreciate the knowledge they display about their services, and the constant and effective communication we receive to ensure that our schools are maintained to the highest standards. In working with Advantage Cleaning
management, I have found them to be honest, forthright, and highly accountable.
Director, Facilities-New Property, Real Estate – KIPP NYC Public Charter Schools

The School Expertise & Excellence You Receive

Together with school management we develop a customized cleaning plan that sets the detailed cleaning tasks, standards, and regulatory compliance for each school facility. We, of course provide the flexible school cleaning schedules, including after-hours, evenings, weekends, and overnight options, to ensure that we meet the operational needs of each school facility.

The experience you get

Daily cleaning quality

You walk through your facility and consistently find it finally meets your standards for comprehensive and high standard daily cleaning. Behind the scenes, our team of professional cleaners follow our strict protocol and your custom school cleaning plan with supervisor quality verification, supported by our digital system that tracks task completion in real-time.
These procedures are specifically designed to ensure cleanliness, and not just appear clean, in order to maintain a safe environment for students and staff.

Additional service requests

You use a single communication channel for all facility needs—whether through our app, email, or phone. Your requests go directly to our supervisor who creates and assigns a service task to be carried out, so that we can communicate status and completion to you.

Proactive issue resolution

For emergency or issues arising, you receive proactive alerts about facility issues we have identified on-site whether it relates to graffiti, a broken faucet, or floor that needs waxing. Our supervisors identify and resolve issues through established protocols, and ensure your approval when needed so that you avoid manual recording and escalation. Now it’s already documented for compliance purposes.

Compliance documentation

You receive audit-ready documentation whenever you need it. When our professional cleaners mark completed cleaning task in our operating system, they add an picture when required for compliance purposes, so that you automatically have update compliance documentation without additional administrative work.

Green and eco-friendly cleaning products and equipment is an integral part of every commercial cleaning service we provide in NYC, and of course included in our school cleaning services as well.

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Francisco, COO Advantage Cleaning

School cleaning team on site cleaning sports floor at university

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Your Custom School Cleaning Plan & Compliance Included

Whether you have a single school campus or locations across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, you will receive a custom school cleaning plan for each facility.

Each custom cleaning plan is designed to meet your school’s specific cleaning and compliance requirements and address high priority health and safety concerns, ensuring a safe environment for students and staff.

We already know the city, state, and federal regulatory mandates that apply for each campus location, whether you are a university, private school or public charter school.

With our comprehensive school cleaning services and a custom cleaning plan for each campus, our expert school cleaning team that includes team leads, and supervisors, will deliver the high-quality school cleaning service and compliance control that Advantage Cleaning is recognized for – your compliance documentation delivered in the same process.

Our Cleaning & Quality System

Quality system with custom cleaning plans

Cleaning and disinfection of school classroom tables and chairs

Cleaner looking at school classroom cleaning checklist in mobile app

Cleaning maple sports floor at school

Anna Rivera Miller, CEO

Got a Question or Need an Estimate?

Call us for answer to a question of for a free on-site walk-through and cleaning estimate that includes a custom plan for school cleaning services.

212-929-7872

Routine School Janitorial Services

Our Comprehensive Cleaning Services for Schools

Our school cleaning service ensures a tidy environment and maintains school clean standards throughout the school year.

Daily janitorial services

Classroom cleaning

We systematically target high-touch surfaces including desks, chairs, and light switches, following our proven classroom cleaning checklist to ensure thorough disinfection and consistent quality in New York City schools.

Maintaining a healthy environment benefits both students and faculty members by promoting safety, health, and overall well-being.

Restroom cleaning and sanitizing

Properly cleaning and sanitizing of restrooms is pivotal to health and safety in any NYC school facility and daily deep cleaning of restrooms is therefore essential. We provide professional sanitization services to ensure a hygienic environment in all restrooms.

Restroom maintenance follows comprehensive protocols designed for high-usage school facilities using our proven school bathroom cleaning checklist, while cafeteria cleaning meets NYC Department of Health food service requirements through systematic sanitization of preparation and dining areas.

Faculty and staff areas

Staff offices, break rooms, and administrative spaces in NYC schools receive comprehensive cleaning which includes dusting, sanitizing desks, chairs, doors, light switches, copiers, and computer equipment. Maintaining an organized environment in these areas supports the productivity and well-being of faculty members.

Cafeteria and food service areas

Food service and eating areas in NYC schools receive systematic cleaning and sanitization of all surfaces, including food preparation areas, eating areas, water fountains, and vending machine areas.

Cleaning surfaces in food service areas is essential to eliminate germs and maintain food safety and our protocol is designed to prevent cross-contamination and maintain NYC Department of Health food service requirements.

Hallways, stairwells, and elevators

High-traffic areas in NYC schools receive frequent cleaning and disinfection including drinking fountains, handrails, and door handles. Maintaining a tidy environment in common areas also includes cleaning air vents and light fixtures to improve indoor air quality. With our systematic approach we help ensures these critical areas maintain health and safety standards consistently across all your campus locations.

Athletic and recreation facilities

Sports facilities in NYC schools receive a specialized cleaning protocol including gym floors, equipment sanitization, and comprehensive cleaning and sanitizing of locker rooms. In addition, periodic deep clean and comprehensive cleaning services are provided for athletic and recreation facilities to ensure optimal hygiene.

Trash collection and disposal

Comprehensive waste management including the regular emptying and sanitizing of trash bins, proper collection, disposal, and recycling programs that meet NYC Department of Sanitation requirements and maintain clean, healthy NYC schools following our comprehensive school cleaning checklist protocols.

School disinfection services

Specialized disinfection services create safe learning environments in NYC schools through systematic sanitization protocols. We use EPA-approved sanitization services to eliminate germs and maintain a safe learning environment.

Using EPA-approved disinfectants, we implement specialized procedures that meet NYC educational facility requirements while maintaining consistent health standards.

Vinyl floor stripping and waxing of school hallways

Cleaning vinyl floor of school laboratory

Pressure washing sidewalk and exterior grounds

commercial floor stripping and waxing vinyl floors at university

Seasonal & on-demand services

Specialty Services

Specialty cleaning services is our definition of school cleaning services that are outside the daily cleaning. These cleaning services are seasonal, periodic, a response to issues that arise, such as graffiti removal, or your specific request.

Specialty cleaning services are available for charter schools, high schools, and elementary schools, addressing their unique facilities and general school cleaning needs such as play grounds, science classrooms, and customized cleaning schedules.

In combination with our daily school cleaning services, you will have a comprehensive set of services and standards that cover all compliance requirements applicable for your type of educational facility in NYC.

Special services

Deep cleaning services

Our commercial deep cleaning services provide intensive cleaning during school breaks or as needed. School deep clean services are scheduled for high priority areas to ensure thorough sanitation, meeting the strict health and safety standards required for educational environments.

The comprehensive school deep cleaning service covers all facility areas with systematic protocols that ensure thorough cleanliness and sanitization throughout your entire NYC educational portfolio, resulting in a cleaner and healthier environment that benefits students, staff, and parents alike.

Floor care

Comprehensive floor cleaning services maintain all flooring types across your educational facilities in New York City. Vacuum cleaners are used for cleaning carpets, effectively removing grime and dirt to ensure a hygienic environment.

From routine maintenance to specialized restoration, we provide the deep expertise to ensure floors are regularly cleaned and maintained with right product, cleaning method, and care to make sure your floors make a statement.

Exterior grounds maintenance

Systematic maintenance and pressure washing of school grounds, walkways, stairs, and parking areas through comprehensive waste management and surface cleaning.

Cleaning surfaces on exterior grounds helps maintain a compliant and tidy environment around the school, supporting a positive atmosphere for students and staff.

The Advantage Cleaning approach to exterior exterior ground maintenance ensures these areas are cleaned to a consistent high-standard, and compliant with NYC requirements.

Snow and ice removal

Winter weather compliance in NYC requires systematic snow and ice removal from sidewalks, entryways, roofs, and accessibility routes.

We follow protocols to ensure OSHA safety compliance and meet NYC municipal requirements for educational facilities.

Graffiti removal

Rapid graffiti removal maintains facility appearance and meets NYC municipal compliance requirements.

We are proactive in spotting graffiti, and similar “art”, and ensure quick removal and cleaning in New York City schools.

Post-construction cleaning services

When construction or renovation projects require specialized cleanup, our construction cleaning services ensure NYC facilities are ready for occupancy with the same quality and professional cleaning services as your existing locations, providing a cleaner and safer environment for everyone.

We offer comprehensive cleaning services designed to meet all cleaning requirements after construction or renovation, ensuring every area is thoroughly sanitized and ready for use.

Handyman services

Beyond our school cleaning services, we provide minor repairs and maintenance including fixing broken fixtures, door handles, basic plumbing issues, and touch-up painting in NYC educational facilities across all 5 boroughs in NYC.

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School green cleaning services

School Green Cleaning Service with Compliance Control

Environmental sustainability is built into every aspect of our systematic school cleaning approach for high-quality cleaning standards and compliance. We use EPA Safer Choice certified products as standard practice, not as an upgrade or add-on service.

Our green cleaning approach includes EPA-certified products, sustainable waste management practices, and energy-efficient cleaning protocols. For NYC schools, this alignment with environmental standards supports your school’s sustainability goals while maintaining the systematic quality your facility requires.

Green cleaning practices are managed automatically through our operational systems—you receive the environmental benefits without additional management burden or operational complexity.

Our Green Cleaning Services

Quality & Compliance Control System

Compliance, Quality Control & Easy Communication

Regulatory compliance is integrated into our school cleaning operations, not managed as a separate administrative process. Our Cleaning and Quality Control System ensures your facility meets health department requirements, building codes, and educational facility standards automatically.

Integrated NYC regulatory compliance

Our operations incorporate NYC Department of Health requirements, building code compliance, and safety regulations into routine cleaning protocols.

Documentation is generated automatically as part of cleaning operations, providing audit-ready records without additional administrative work. Learn more about specific NYC school facility maintenance mandates.

School cleaning standards

Compliance with NYC Department of Education facility requirements happens through systematic operations designed specifically for school environments.

The protocols that we live by address cleaning standards, SOP, and regulatory requirements by area to ensure both student safety, health standards, and regulatory mandates that apply to NYC schools, following established APPA cleaning standards for educational facilities.

Compliance documentation

Comprehensive compliance documentation is generated automatically during routine operations. Performance records, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance data are available on demand, supporting audit requirements without creating additional administrative burden.

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Why Choose Us?

NYC schools trust Advantage Cleaning because we eliminate the stress and unpredictability of managing cleaning vendors. Instead of worrying about whether your facilities will be properly cleaned, you get reliable systems that work automatically in the background.

We are experienced professional commercial cleaners who know public and private schools, charter schools, and universities inside and out

Proactive, committed and accountable
Operational control of quality and compliance
Quality and compliance risk control
One single point of contact

We are committed to minimizing student and staff sick days by maintaining a clean, healthy, and safe educational environment.

Meet The Team

Association for the Health Care Environment - Trainer-Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician

Minority Business Certified Enterprise MBE

Disadvantaged Business Certified Enterprise DBE

We have gone through countless cleaning service providers in search for the right-fit; Advantage Cleaning has not let us down, they communicate very efficiently and effectively, with great emphasis on quality control and the overall health and safety of everyone in the facility.

As a school with high priority of health and safety, we are delighted with the systems that they have engineered throughout the pandemic and post-date.
Denise – Executive Director, Nuestros Ninos School, New York

Locations we serve

New York

New Jersey

Connecticut

FAQ – School Cleaning Services

What types of schools does Advantage Cleaning service in NYC?

We provide professional cleaning services for public and private K-12 schools, charter schools, daycare centers, colleges, and universities throughout New York City, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.

How does Advantage Cleaning ensure consistent quality in school cleaning?

We use a structured cleaning system that includes detailed cleaning checklists, trained staff, regular inspections, and a digital tracking system for quality control. Our supervisors conduct frequent walkthroughs to ensure our cleaning standards meet the needs of NYC schools.

Do you offer school disinfection services?

Yes, we provide EPA-approved disinfection and sanitization services to reduce the spread of germs and illnesses in classrooms, restrooms, common areas, and high-touch surfaces. We follow CDC guidelines for disinfecting schools and educational facilities.

What sets Advantage Cleaning apart from other NYC school cleaning companies?

Our commitment to reliability, communication, and quality control makes us a trusted choice for school cleaning in New York City. Unlike other cleaning companies, we tailor our services to each school’s needs and provide dedicated quality assurance measures.

Can Advantage Cleaning accommodate after-hours or weekend cleaning?

Yes, we offer flexible cleaning schedules, including evening, overnight, and weekend cleaning, to minimize disruption to students and staff. We work with school administrators to create a schedule that best fits their operational needs.

How do you handle cleaning for schools with multiple locations?

We have experience managing cleaning services across 20 different campus locations in New York State. Our centralized system ensures consistency in cleaning standards, communication, and reporting across all locations.

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