Serving Multi-Unit Properties Across Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana

Common Area Cleaning for Apartments & Condos

Keep the shared areas of your property clean, welcoming, and consistently maintained. Duchess Cleaning Company provides recurring common area cleaning for apartment buildings, condos, and multi-unit properties.

From entrances and hallways to stairwells, elevators, laundry rooms, and other shared spaces, we build the cleaning plan around the needs of your property.

Fully Insured Bonded

Fully Insured
& Bonded

Recurring Cleaning Plans

Recurring
Cleaning Plans

Trusted by Property Owners Managers

Trusted by Property Owners & Managers

Commercial Cleaning

Recurring Cleaning for the Spaces Everyone Shares

Common areas are some of the most frequently used spaces in a residential property.

Regular cleaning helps keep entrances, hallways, stairwells, elevators, laundry rooms, and other shared areas clean and presentable for residents, guests, and property staff.

We work with property managers, landlords, and multi-unit property owners to create a recurring cleaning plan based on the layout, traffic, and needs of the building.

Recurring Cleaning for the Spaces Everyone Shares

Common Areas We Clean

Lobbies Entrances

Lobbies & Entrances

Cleaning for the first areas residents and visitors see when entering the property.

  • Entry doors and accessible glass
  • Floors and entry mats
  • High-touch surfaces
  • Furniture and accessible surfaces
  • Door handles and switches
  • Trash removal
  • General dusting and detail cleaning

Hallways

Hallways

Recurring cleaning to help keep residential hallways consistently maintained.

  • Vacuum carpeted areas
  • Sweep and mop hard floors
  • Dust accessible surfaces and ledges
  • Clean high-touch areas
  • Spot-clean doors and walls as needed
  • Dust baseboards
  • Empty designated trash receptacles

Stairwells

Stairwells

Cleaning for stairs and the surrounding high-traffic areas.

  • Sweep or vacuum stairs
  • Mop appropriate surfaces
  • Wipe railings and handrails
  • Dust ledges and accessible surfaces
  • Clean doors and handles
  • Remove visible debris

Elevators

Elevators

Routine cleaning for frequently used elevator interiors and touchpoints.

  • Vacuum or mop elevator floors
  • Wipe buttons and high-touch surfaces
  • Clean interior doors
  • Clean accessible glass or mirrors
  • Remove fingerprints and smudges
  • General detailing

Laundry Rooms

Laundry Rooms

Cleaning for shared resident laundry facilities.

  • Wipe accessible surfaces
  • Clean appliance exteriors
  • Clean counters and tables
  • Empty designated trash
  • Sweep and mop floors
  • Remove visible lint, dust, and debris
  • Clean doors and high-touch surfaces

Mail Area

Mail & Other Common Areas

Cleaning for mailrooms, package areas, sitting areas, and other shared spaces included in the property’s cleaning plan.

  • Dust accessible surfaces
  • Wipe high-touch areas
  • Clean floors
  • Empty designated trash
  • Clean doors and handles
  • General straightening and detail cleaning

Need Consistent Cleaning for Your Building?

Tell us about your property, the common areas that need service, and how often you’d like them cleaned. We’ll walk the property with you and build a cleaning scope around the areas that matter most.

Why Choose Duchess

Why Property Managers Choose Duchess for Common Area Cleaning

Cleaning Built Around Your Property

Cleaning Built Around Your Property

Every building has a different layout, traffic level, and set of shared spaces. We create the cleaning scope around the areas your property actually needs serviced.

Consistent Recurring Service

Consistent Recurring Service

Common areas need ongoing attention. We can establish a recurring cleaning plan to help keep shared spaces consistently maintained.

Clear Cleaning Scope

Clear Cleaning Scope

We define which areas and cleaning tasks are included so you know what to expect from each service.

Shared Multi-Use Spaces

Clear Communication

If we notice damage, leaks, maintenance concerns, low supplies, or other issues while servicing the property, we can bring them to your attention.

Who We Serve

Built for the People Who Manage Space

Keep the shared areas of your property clean, welcoming, and consistently maintained.
Apartment Buildings

Recurring cleaning for shared areas used by residents, guests, and property staff.

Condo Properties
Condo Properties

Cleaning for common spaces within condominium buildings and communities.

Multi-Unit Properties

Cleaning plans for residential properties with shared entrances, hallways, stairs, and other common areas.

Property Management Companies
Property Management Companies

Ongoing cleaning support for managed residential properties and portfolios.

Landlords Building Owners
Landlords & Building Owners

Recurring common area cleaning for owners who want shared spaces consistently maintained.

Residential Communities

Cleaning for shared spaces within residential communities based on the layout and needs of the property.

Common Area Cleaning
Across Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana

Duchess Cleaning Company provides recurring common area cleaning for apartment buildings, condos, and multi-unit properties throughout Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.

Contact us to discuss your building and cleaning needs.

Our Common Area Cleaning Process

1

Schedule a Property Walkthrough

We walk the property with you to understand the layout, shared spaces, priorities, and cleaning needs.

2

Receive a Customized Cleaning Plan

We create a clear scope of work based on the areas being serviced and the preferred cleaning frequency.

3

We Clean the Common Areas

Our team follows the agreed cleaning scope and focuses on keeping the property’s shared spaces clean and presentable.

4

Ongoing Service & Communication

For recurring service, we continue working from the agreed scope and communicate with you as the needs of the property change.

Recurring Common Area Cleaning Plans

Common area cleaning can be scheduled based on the needs and traffic of your property.

The appropriate frequency can be discussed during the walkthrough and may depend on factors such as:

  • Number of residents
  • Building size
  • Number of shared spaces
  • Foot traffic
  • Property layout
  • Cleaning expectations
  • Seasonal needs
FAQ Icon Common Area Cleaning FAQs
We can clean shared spaces including lobbies, entrances, hallways, stairwells, elevators, laundry rooms, mail areas, and other common areas included in the agreed cleaning scope.

Yes. Common area cleaning is designed primarily as a recurring service. We can discuss the appropriate cleaning frequency based on your property, traffic, and needs.

Yes. Hallways and stairwells can be included in the cleaning plan, including floors, railings, doors, high-touch surfaces, ledges, and other agreed areas.
Yes. Elevator cleaning can include floors, interior doors, buttons, mirrors or accessible glass, and other high-touch surfaces.
Yes. Shared laundry rooms can be included, with cleaning of floors, accessible surfaces, appliance exteriors, counters, doors, and designated trash areas.
Yes. Every property is different, so the cleaning scope can be customized around the shared spaces and cleaning priorities of your building.
Cleaning frequency depends on factors such as the size of the property, number of residents, traffic levels, and the spaces being serviced. We can recommend a schedule after learning more about the property.
Pricing is based on the property and cleaning scope. Factors may include building size, number of common areas, cleaning frequency, current condition, floor types, and any additional services requested.
Yes. If your property also needs vacant unit or apartment turnover cleaning, we can discuss both services as part of your overall property cleaning needs.
A walkthrough is recommended so we can see the building, understand which common areas need service, and create an accurate cleaning scope.
Ready When You Are

Keep Your Property’s Shared Spaces Clean & Presentable

From the entrance to the hallways, stairwells, elevators, and laundry rooms, we can create a recurring cleaning plan built around your property.