Two smiling commercial cleaners with a floor scrubber in a bright office lobby

Commercial Cleaning & Janitorial Services, Engineered for Consistency.

Privately held commercial cleaning company in Hodgkins, IL, serving Chicago Metro since 2008. Assigned crews, quality checked every shift, one manager accountable for the result.

18 Years Operating history
50+ Active clients
98% Client retention
9 States Active operations

Trusted by leading organizations

  • FedEx
  • Manheim
  • Office Depot
  • bp
  • Cox
  • Northern Illinois University
  • Simon
  • FirstService Residential
  • Toyota
  • Enterprise
How Skyward operates

Commercial Cleaning That Doesn’t Depend on Who Shows Up That Night

Cleaning quality should not depend on who happens to be working that night. Skyward builds the system around your facility first: it defines the work, assigns responsibility, tracks execution and verifies the result, so quality holds when people change.

Supervisor reviewing a color-coded zone map on a tablet while a crew cleans a glass-walled office behind him

Routes & Zones

Every facility is divided into defined zones based on space type, traffic, usage and operational risk. Crews work assigned routes with clear tasks and sequencing instead of relying on memory or individual judgment.

Zones → routes → tasksEvery facility, every shift
How Routes & Zones Work
Crew member checking off tasks on a tablet in a polished office lobby

Quality Verified Daily

Completion checks, visual verification and supervisor walkthroughs create a daily QA rhythm. Problems are identified, documented and resolved instead of waiting for the next complaint.

Every shift → Daily → Monthly → QuarterlyVerification cadence
See how quality is verified
Facility services supervisor with a tablet talking through a walkthrough with a client in a lobby

Management That Owns the Outcome

You should not have to manage your cleaning vendor’s crew. Skyward assigns operational leadership and a clear escalation path so every service issue has an owner, from the on-site supervisor through senior management.

On-site supervisor → senior managementEscalation path
Meet Skyward
Organized supply room: labelled shelves of chemicals and microfibre, a stocked cart and a floor scrubber

Systems That Remove Friction

Inventory, supply ordering and equipment are managed through systems designed to reduce stockouts, missed work and operational surprises.

Inventory · Supplies · EquipmentManaged through systems
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Services

Janitorial, Floor Care and Specialty Cleaning From One Accountable Team

From recurring janitorial and floor care to specialized cleaning and operational support, Skyward builds service plans around how each facility actually operates.

Need broader facility support? Skyward also handles exterior services, project work and facility maintenance support, so one vendor covers the building.

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Quality assurance

Cleaning Quality Checked Every Shift, Before You Have to Complain

Skyward uses multiple layers of verification so problems are caught during service delivery rather than discovered days later by the customer.

  • Every Shift. Route completion is checked against the work assigned.
  • Every Day. Visual verification and supervisor walkthroughs focus on priority areas and service quality.
  • Same-Day Response. Operational issues are escalated quickly and tracked through resolution.
  • Regular Reviews. Joint inspections, steering meetings and quarterly reviews turn individual observations into longer-term improvements.

We believe recurring quality problems are usually system problems. When something fails, we fix the process behind it, not just the symptom.

Skyward inspection form scoring lobby and front entrance items from 1 to 5 with a comments box
Every inspection is scored item by item from 1 to 5, with photos and comments.
Not sure what you need? Describe your facility and goals, and Skyward will recommend the right scope and schedule.
Proven in the field

Proven in Warehouses, Schools and Facilities That Never Fully Close

Skyward supports complex facilities where cleaning has to work around employees, customers, students, equipment, vehicles and live operations, not an empty building after everyone has gone home.

18-person on-site team

Warehouse & distribution operations

24-person on-site team

Auto auction & vehicle operations

17-person on-site team

8-building K–12 custodial program

19-person on-site team

Distribution warehouse operations

“In my over 20 years of working with various vendors, I have never come across a group that's as responsive to their customer as you guys. You are always proactive and willing to bring up solutions to issues we are thinking about and those we have not yet thought about.”

School District Superintendent & Skyward Customer, 2026
Five Skyward crew members in branded shirts and hi-vis vests with a ride-on floor scrubber inside a client distribution center
A Skyward crew on site at a client distribution center.
Industries

Cleaning Programs Built Around How Your Facility Runs

Different environments create different cleaning, safety and operational demands. Skyward builds each program around facility type, usage, traffic and risk, rather than forcing every building into the same scope.

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Looking for a specific scenario? Try post-construction cleaning or browse services.
Where we work

Headquartered in Chicago Metro, Built for Multi-Site Teams

Skyward is headquartered in Hodgkins, in Chicago Metro, and serves Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake and Kane counties. The company currently operates across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Florida. We also support multi-site and national-account requirements where our operating model is a fit.

Chicago-area service locations

Skyward is privately held and has operated since 2008. President Rudwan Azmeh and Vice President Bisi Akano stay directly involved with client accounts, and the company is an ISSA Building Service Contractor Member. See the company facts.

Aerial view of the downtown Chicago skyline
Fast routing for multi-site teams

Tell us your facility type, square footage, schedule, and any compliance needs. We’ll route it to the right team and respond quickly with next steps.

Dedicated communication & quick updates
Scope matched to traffic & risk points
One escalation path, from supervisor to senior management
Prefer the phone?
Call 877-322-8833
FAQ

Commercial Cleaning Questions, Answered

If your facility has a specific requirement, such as floor challenges, compliance needs or a multi-site rollout, tell us. Skyward builds the scope around what matters most to you.

How much does commercial cleaning cost?
Commercial cleaning is usually priced as a fixed monthly rate based on square footage, frequency and scope rather than by the hour. The number of nights a week, restrooms, floor types and any day porter coverage move the price most. Skyward walks the site first and generally prepares a line-item proposal within 24 to 48 hours.
Where does Skyward provide commercial cleaning?
Skyward is headquartered in Hodgkins, Illinois, and serves Chicago Metro, including Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake and Kane counties. The company also has active operations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Florida.
Is Skyward insured and bonded?
Yes. Skyward is fully insured and bonded, including workers’ compensation coverage, and is an ISSA Building Service Contractor Member.
What types of facilities does Skyward serve?
Skyward supports offices, healthcare facilities, education, retail, warehouses, manufacturing and other commercial environments. The service plan is built around the facility's usage, operating schedule, traffic and specific risk areas.
What are Routes & Zones?
Routes & Zones is Skyward's operating system for defining how custodial work gets completed. Facilities are divided into zones, tasks are assigned by area and shift, and crews follow defined routes so expectations and responsibilities are clear.
How does Skyward verify cleaning quality?
Quality is checked at several levels, including route completion, visual verification and supervisor walkthroughs. Larger programs can also include joint inspections, steering meetings and formal quarterly reviews.
Can Skyward support multiple locations?
Yes. Skyward currently operates across multiple states and uses common processes, reporting and management structures to maintain consistency across facilities.
Can you support specialized or high-compliance environments?
Yes. Skyward supports healthcare, education, industrial and other demanding environments with facility-specific procedures, staff training and appropriate safety and compliance requirements.
What information do you need to prepare a proposal?
Start with your facility type, approximate size, service schedule and any specialized areas or requirements. We will confirm the scope on a short call and typically recommend a walkthrough before preparing a final proposal.
What happens next

What Happens After You Request an Assessment

We do not quote complex facilities from a generic square-foot formula. The goal is to understand how the building operates before locking in the scope.

  1. Tell us about the facility. Share the building type, approximate size, schedule and any special requirements.
  2. Scope the operation. A Skyward team member confirms the requirements and arranges a site walkthrough where appropriate.
  3. Build the service plan. We define the scope, staffing approach, schedule and operating expectations around the facility.
  4. Measure and refine. Once service begins, performance is monitored and the plan can be adjusted as actual operating needs become clear.
Mailing address: 7515 Santa Fe Dr, Unit A, Hodgkins, IL 60525

Stop Managing Your Cleaning Company

You can keep walking the building each morning to find what was missed, or hand it to a team that checks its own work every shift and gives you one manager to call. Tell us about your building, and we will walk the site and send a proposal, generally within 24 to 48 hours.

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