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The Architecture of Trust: How Mary Piven Won the Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Project
By Mary Piven, CEO of Clean2Clean In commercial construction, technical capability gets you into the room, but operational philosophy and authentic human conviction determine whether you leave with a contract or a long-term partnership. When Clean2Clean set its sights on the landmark, LEED-certified Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center project with general contracting powerhouse Consigli Construction, the…
Read MoreFrom Scrubbing Floors to Opening Doors: A Cleaning Company with a Bigger Purpose
By Mary Piven, CEO of Clean2Clean We don’t just clean spaces. We create opportunities, build careers, and transform lives. At Clean2Clean, founded and led by Mary Piven, every floor scrubbed and every surface sanitized represents a stepping stone toward human dignity, professional development, and financial independence. A Philosophy Rooted in Respect and Empowerment Clean2Clean operates…
Read MoreEmergency Cleaning Services Plan: Facility Manager Playbook
An emergency cleaning services plan is a documented protocol that defines which incidents trigger a professional response, how fast a crew must arrive, who authorizes the work, and how the cleanup is verified. Build it around four elements: a pre-vetted commercial cleaning partner under contract, tiered response times, a clear escalation chain, and written documentation…
Read MoreDaycare Cleaning Requirements NYC: Article 47 Compliance
NYC Health Code Article 47 is the section of the New York City Health Code that governs child care programs, and it makes sanitary conditions a permit requirement, not a preference. To meet daycare cleaning requirements in NYC, a facility must keep the premises clean and in good repair, maintain sanitary toilet and diapering areas,…
Read MoreCommercial Cleaning Contract Scope of Work: What to Include
A commercial cleaning contract scope of work should define five things in writing: the areas to be cleaned, the tasks performed in each area, how often each task happens, the quality standard the work will be measured against, and who is responsible for supplies, access, insurance, and reporting. If any of those five elements is…
Read MoreNYC DOE Cleaning Vendor Requirements: FAMIS Guide
NYC DOE cleaning vendor requirements come down to four things: register as a vendor with the Department of Education, obtain a DOE vendor number, carry the required insurance, and clear fingerprint-based background checks for staff working inside school buildings. Once you are registered, schools order and pay for cleaning services through FAMIS, the DOE’s financial…
Read MoreWhat Is Included in Janitorial Services? Commercial Scope
Janitorial services include the recurring cleaning tasks that keep a commercial facility sanitary, safe, and presentable: trash and recycling removal, restroom cleaning and restocking, floor care such as vacuuming and mopping, dusting, high-touch surface disinfection, and break room upkeep. The work is performed on a set schedule, usually daily or several times per week, under…
Read MoreDay Porter vs Janitorial Services: What NYC Buildings Need
Day porter vs janitorial: here is the short answer. A day porter works inside your building during business hours, keeping lobbies, restrooms, and common areas presentable while tenants and visitors are on site. A janitorial service performs the scheduled, heavier cleaning after hours: floors, restrooms, trash removal, and disinfection against a defined scope of work.…
Read MoreHow to Write a Commercial Cleaning RFP: NYC Checklist
A strong commercial cleaning RFP does four things: it defines the scope of work by area, task, and frequency; it states your insurance, licensing, and compliance minimums; it requires a pre-bid walkthrough; and it tells vendors exactly how their bids will be scored. Get those four elements right and qualified NYC contractors can price your…
Read MoreMedical Office Cleaning Requirements: NYC Compliance
Medical office cleaning requirements in NYC are set by three overlapping frameworks: OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, which governs how surfaces and spills involving blood or other potentially infectious materials are decontaminated; EPA List N, which defines the registered disinfectants approved for use against pathogens like SARS-CoV-2; and CDC environmental infection-control guidance, which sets the cleaning…
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