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Guides from Cal-State Building Maintenance
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
October 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Disinfecting a clinic or gym so it actually works
Disinfectant only works when the surface is clean first and stays wet long enough, which is where most routines slip.
October 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Spills and after-hours cleanups in warehouses and plants
A fast, well-ordered response keeps a spill from becoming a slip hazard or a lost shift.
October 27, 2026 · 4 min read
The final clean after construction, and why drywall dust is the real job
A space can look finished and still be coated in fine dust, which is why the final clean runs top to bottom.
October 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Strip and wax, or burnish? Choosing the right fix for tired hard floors
A full strip is the right call sometimes, but plenty of floors only need a burnish or a scrub and recoat.
October 27, 2026 · 4 min read
What a commercial cleaning estimate walk-through actually covers
A number given over the phone is a guess, and the walk-through is where a cleaning estimate becomes something you can plan around.