High Dusting

What Is It & Why Does It Matter

High dusting refers to the process used to clean higher or difficult-to-reach places in an office restaurant, building, industrial, or commercial setting. Alternatively known as detailed cleaning, this cleaning process is essential for removing the buildup of dirt, bacteria, dust, allergens, and even mites.

Experts recommend that high dusting should be carried out at regular intervals, especially in places that are occupied daily. This will not only help keep the place clean and improve indoor air quality but will also allow owners to save money spent on furniture, building material, and furnishing replacements in the future due to poor maintenance. 

Why Is High Dusting Important?

High dusting allows ceilings, piping, air vents, and other objects or spaces over 16 feet high to be cleaned properly. It helps reach tough spots and removes bacteria, dust, and dirt. A professional cleaning company must be hired to perform high dusting to prevent industrial machine damage and improve air quality in offices, hospitals, and schools.

A professional team will use lifts or ladders to vacuum plus wipe rafters, pipes, beams, vents, cooling ducts, heating, lights, and even security cameras. This will also remove dead bugs and cobwebs. 

Pros Of High Dusting

  • Prevents dust build-up 

  • Improves air quality

  • It makes the indoor environment fresher and more presentable

  • Helps remove bugs

  • Prevents illness and allergies

When Should High Dusting Be Done?

How often you need to get high dusting done depends on your business volume and the nature of your business. We recommend getting it done at least once a month and, if not, once every season. However, regular or low dusting should be a daily regimen.

Details We Need Prior To Starting The Job

  • Our professional team needs a walkthrough of the location to identify the exact requirements and cleaning needs.

  • What is the lighting situation? Are they automatic, and how can the crew ensure they have nighttime light to continue the cleaning process?

  • Is an automatic alarm system installed, and can it be disabled for the crew to work comfortably?

  • Pictures and notes on specific areas/equipment that must be handled with added care, such as sprinkler heads, water pipes, ductwork, or fragile lamps.

  • Who can the cleaning crew contact if no one is in the building or if an emergency occurs?

  • Who can the crew call for the code to the lockbox?

  • Location of main shutoff valve in case of sprinkler bursts or water pipe breakage.

  • Emergency call number.

  • Key card for elevator access.

  • Breaker box location.

Our High Dusting Process

Before our team of professionals gets down to cleaning, we cover all electronics and furniture with plastic that measures 9x12 feet or larger to prevent damage. The team will also cover workstations, exercise equipment, and other large areas.

Once everything is covered, the team will cover themselves up using PPE gloves and facemasks. They use 7 to 24 feet long aluminum telescoping poles with locking cones and a cobweb dust ball to clean all elevated surfaces. Alternatively, they may use a microfiber duster, depending on the job. Using their special equipment, the crew will remove dirt and dust particles on pipes, ductwork, and furnishings. They also do a second run to touch up and prevent missed spots.

The best part is that the Lexlu team also carries a ProTeam 107601 straight and curved wand high dusting tool kit and an 8-inch pipe with a 1.5-inch adapter. This kit's 6 friction wands and adjustable height that can change angles between 45 and 135 degrees helps get into every nook and cranny. This is perfect for cleaning floors, ceiling fans, top shelves, and light fixtures.

The team will make sure to use all possible cleaning methods to leave your place feeling like new and will make sure to throw all the plastic out once they are done. We believe in customer satisfaction, so our team will also dust, mop and clean your floors to make your space look brand new. We do not hesitate to use a backpack vacuum so that no dust is left behind.

Finally, the team will go over dust left on windows, doors, countertops, etc., and with this, the job is done!

The Tools We Use

  • Plastic

  • ProTeam 107601 straight and curved wand high dusting tool kit

  • 8-inch pipe with a 1.5-inch adapter

  • Microfiber duster

  • 7 to 24 feet long aluminum telescoping poles with locking cones and a cobweb dust ball

  • PPE gloves and face masks

Lexlu Services Is Your Go-To Cleaning Team

Lexlu Services is a team of cleaning professionals that leaves no dust or debris behind. We are here to help with any service you require for your building or industrial area, and we promise to do the job thoroughly each time!

High Dusting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Low dusting refers to cleaning baseboards, cabinets, office equipment, or anything below desk level. High dusting involves cleaning higher places that include windows, shades, light fixtures, fans, pipes, ducts, vents, light switch panels, etc.

  • Dust is an allergen and is a leading cause of poor air quality. Dust-filled air can cause allergic reactions and infections.

  • Yes. Thorough cleaning will prevent mites from thriving and multiplying.