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School & Education Cleaning Services | Skyward

Education cleaning for schools, colleges, and campuses

Keep classrooms, labs, cafeterias, gyms, and offices ready for learning with janitorial programs designed around bell schedules, school calendars, and your safety standards.

Experienced with K-12, private schools, and campuses
Background-checked crews trained for school security
Flexible overnight, weekend, and break cleaning

Cleaning support built for education institutions and schools

Education buildings see heavy foot traffic, shared equipment, and tight turnover between classes. Skyward keeps your facilities clean, consistent, and ready for students without disrupting teaching time.

Healthier, distraction-free learning spaces

  • High touch disinfection for desks, door hardware, railings, and shared technology
  • Detailed restroom cleaning to support good hygiene for students and staff
  • Regular dusting and vacuuming focused on indoor air quality in classrooms

Support for teachers, staff, and operations

  • Nightly cleaning checklists aligned to classrooms, labs, offices, and specialty spaces
  • Day porter options to handle spills, restocks, and real time messes between classes
  • Clear communication with principals and facility managers when priorities shift

Predictable budgets, clear expectations

  • Right sized scopes for K-12 campuses, early learning centers, and higher education
  • Consistent crews with written specs so cleaning does not walk out with one person
  • Regular quality inspections with simple reporting you can share with leadership

Inconsistent cleaning in education facilities can show up as parent complaints, increased sick days, and negative impressions on tours. A structured janitorial program reduces surprises and keeps your school ready for every visitor.

Safety, compliance, and security in education environments

Aligned with school health and hygiene guidance

We follow current CDC and EPA recommendations for cleaning and disinfecting in education settings, using EPA registered products and proper dwell times on high touch surfaces.

Background checks and secure access

Team members are background checked, uniformed, and trained on visitor protocols, key control, and sign in procedures so your school security policies stay intact.

Documented training and safe product use

Staff receive ongoing training on chemical handling, dilution control, and ventilation best practices, with a focus on student safe products and labeled storage.

Cleaning services for education institutions and schools

School janitorial services

Nightly or multi shift janitorial programs for K-12 schools, private academies, and higher education buildings, including classrooms, corridors, offices, and common areas.

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Classroom and office cleaning

Detail focused cleaning for classrooms, resource rooms, administrative offices, and counseling spaces, with attention to touchpoints, floors, and shared equipment.

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Day porter support during school hours

On site day porters to manage restrooms, cafeterias, lobbies, and nurse or athletic areas while school is in session, handling spills, trash cycles, and supply restocking.

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Floor stripping, waxing, and gym floor care

Scheduled floor projects for corridors, classrooms, and multipurpose spaces, including stripping, refinishing, burnishing, and seasonal care for gym floors and stages.

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Carpet and soft surface cleaning

Hot water extraction and low moisture carpet cleaning for classrooms, libraries, and offices, plus spot treatment programs for high traffic education spaces.

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Interior and exterior window cleaning

Streak free window and glass cleaning for entryways, corridors, libraries, and media centers to keep natural light flowing and sightlines clear.

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Methods and materials tailored to education facilities

Education surfaces we clean every day

  • Classroom floors, hallways, and stairwells
  • Student desks, tables, chairs, and lecterns
  • Whiteboards, chalkboards, smartboard frames, and touchscreens
  • Restroom fixtures, partitions, mirrors, and floors
  • Cafeteria serving lines, dining tables, and food prep areas
  • Gym floors, bleachers, locker rooms, and fitness spaces
  • Libraries, media centers, labs, and computer rooms

Chemistries appropriate for schools

  • Neutral pH floor cleaners for daily classroom and corridor care
  • Green certified all purpose cleaners for frequently used areas
  • EPA registered disinfectants for high touch surfaces and restrooms
  • Glass and stainless steel cleaners for doors, windows, and fixtures
  • Restroom descalers for fixtures that see heavy student use
  • Dilution controlled concentrates to avoid overuse of chemicals

Equipment selected for education facilities

  • HEPA filter backpack vacuums to help improve indoor air quality
  • Autoscrubbers and burnishers sized for corridors and cafeterias
  • Microfiber flat mops and cloths coded by area to reduce cross contamination
  • Detail tools for edges, vents, lockers, and stairwells
  • Low noise equipment for cleaning near evening activities
  • Color coded chemical dispensing stations with clear labels

Results across classrooms, corridors, and common areas

Skyward team member wiping desks in a bright elementary school classroom
Classrooms prepared before the first bell with detailed desk, floor, and touchpoint cleaning.
Custodian mopping the floor of a busy school cafeteria after lunch
Cafeterias and food courts cleaned between meal periods for a safer, more welcoming space.
Technician auto scrubbing a school hallway floor outside the gym
High traffic corridors, gyms, and entryways kept shining even during peak seasons.

What education clients say about Skyward

From small private schools to multi building campuses, we support facility teams that need reliable, low drama cleaning partners.

★★★★★

Skyward adapted their cleaning around our bell schedule and after school activities, so classrooms are ready without staff feeling rushed out of the building.

Head of School, K to 8 academy in the western suburbs

★★★★★

Their crews are consistent and communicate when something on campus needs attention, which makes it easier to answer questions from parents and the board.

Director of Operations, private high school

★★★★★

Project work like summer floor refinishing and deep cleaning is scheduled months ahead, so we can plan around construction and athletics.

Facilities Manager, regional college campus

Testimonials represent individual client experiences and are shared with permission. Results and scopes vary by campus.

How our education cleaning program works

Walkthrough and scope around your school calendar

We tour your campus, review current pain points, and map classrooms, offices, labs, gyms, and specialty spaces. Then we build a cleaning scope that matches student traffic patterns, bell schedules, and seasonal events.

Transition and onboarding with minimal disruption

We coordinate with your facilities team on access, alarms, and security procedures, then introduce leads to principals and key stakeholders so everyone knows who is in the building and when.

Launch with documented routines and checklists

Nightly and weekly cleaning checklists are assigned to each area, with clear expectations for classrooms, restrooms, cafeterias, and athletic spaces. You know exactly what is included and when exceptions apply.

Ongoing QA, communication, and adjustments

Supervisors perform regular inspections, share quick reports, and adjust scopes as your enrollment, programs, or construction projects change.

Quality assurance and reporting for every school

Documented inspections and checklists

  • Scheduled walkthroughs of classrooms, restrooms, and common areas
  • Digital or paper checklists tied to your specific campus areas
  • Photos or notes attached when we flag maintenance or safety issues
  • Trend reviews to spot recurring problems before they become complaints

Clear SLAs and responsive communication

  • Defined response times for concerns and special requests
  • Single point of contact for principals and facility managers
  • Rapid follow up on issues with documented corrective actions
  • Optional review meetings at regular intervals during the school year

Proof of work you can share

  • Work logs that show when key areas were cleaned or disinfected
  • Project schedules for summer deep cleaning and floor care
  • Support for internal audits and board level facility updates
  • Flexible documentation to align with your existing reporting tools

Education cleaning FAQs

Do you clean during the school day, after hours, or both?
Most education clients use a mix of after hours cleaning for classrooms and offices, plus optional day porter support for restrooms, cafeterias, and high traffic areas. We schedule work around your school day so we are present when you need us and invisible when you do not.
How do you screen and train staff who work in schools?
Team members assigned to education facilities are background checked, uniformed, and trained on student safety, confidentiality, and visitor protocols. We review sign in procedures, badge requirements, and restricted areas with your administrators before service begins.
What disinfectants and cleaning products do you use in education settings?
We use a combination of neutral cleaners, green certified chemistries where appropriate, and EPA registered disinfectants for high touch surfaces and restrooms. Products are selected based on surface type, manufacturer guidelines, and your preferences, with labels and safety data sheets available on request.
Can you support summer deep cleaning and projects before school starts?
Yes. Many schools schedule detailed work such as floor refinishing, carpet extraction, and high dusting during breaks. We create a calendar that coordinates with construction, summer programs, and athletic schedules so spaces are ready when students return.
How do you help reduce the spread of illness without disrupting learning?
No cleaning vendor can eliminate illness, but we support your infection control plans by focusing on frequent cleaning of high touch surfaces, restrooms, and shared equipment. We align with current public health guidance and can adjust frequencies during peak illness seasons.
What types of education facilities do you service?
We work with K to 12 public and private schools, early childhood centers, tutoring and training facilities, and higher education campuses. Each program is scoped to the age group, building layout, and staffing model on your site.

Ready to upgrade cleaning at your school or campus?

Tell us about your buildings, enrollment, and schedule and we will build a school cleaning program that fits your budget and supports your education goals. You can reach us at office@skywardbuildingservices.com or call 877-322-8833. Our team operates from 333 Chestnut St, Suite L06, Hinsdale, IL 60521 and serves education institutions across the Greater Chicago Area.

Last updated November 14, 2025.

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