Above Eye Level Cleaning
Your building looks clean at eye level. LOOK UP.
Vents, lights, fans, TVs, signs, beams, ductwork and ceilings: everything above eye level, cleaned by trained AELC Network Providers who capture the dust instead of knocking it onto your tables and floors.
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We clean above eye level.
One category for everything routine cleaning misses overhead: 60 specific services, from supply diffusers to chandeliers.
Capture it. Don't move it.
The AELC Source-Control Method removes dust with HEPA source capture and damp microfiber, so it leaves the building instead of landing on your customers.
Feet on the floor.
Floor-based high-reach systems handle most work without ladders. Higher work is planned separately with the right equipment.
What we clean
If it's above eye level, it's in scope.
Within safe reach and the provider's training, every overhead surface belongs to one service, so you never need a different company for each thing on your ceiling.
HVAC and Air
Registers, diffusers, returns, exhaust grilles and the exterior of exposed ductwork and ceiling units.
Lighting
Troffers, pendants, chandeliers, track and can lights, high-bays, exit signs and illuminated signs.
Fans
Ceiling fans, big HVLS fans, wall-mounted fans and exhaust fan covers.
Ceilings
Acoustic tile, grid, exposed and open ceilings, wood and metal panels, vaulted ceilings and skylights.
Beams, Pipes and Structure
Beams, rafters, joists, trusses, pipes, conduit, cable trays, ledges, trim and columns.
TVs, AV and Technology
TVs and mounts, projectors, speakers, cameras, Wi-Fi access points, menu boards and detectors.
Signs, Décor and Retail
Hanging signs, artwork, flags, high shelving, artificial plants, memorabilia and high window treatments.
Commercial Kitchens
Kitchen ceilings, ceiling tile degreasing, FRP walls, hood exteriors and walk-in cooler ceilings.
Interior High Windows
Interior high windows, transoms and clerestory windows.
The AELC Source-Control Method
Not a feather duster on a long stick.
Dry dusting moves dust from the ceiling to your tables. Every AELC Network Provider follows the same seven steps, so you get the same result no matter which provider serves you.
How the method works- Identify. Inspect and photograph before touching anything.
- Capture. HEPA source-capture vacuuming at the surface.
- Contain. Damp microfiber binds the remaining fine dust.
- Clean. Remove adhered soil with surface-safe methods.
- Treat (optional). Label-directed products only where justified.
- Verify. Inspection with before-and-after photos.
- Maintain. A schedule so buildup never returns.
Industries
Built for the buildings people look up in.
For facilities
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For cleaning companies
You already clean the building.
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Guides
Answers for facility managers
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Frequently asked questions
What is Above Eye Level Cleaning?
Above Eye Level Cleaning (AELC) is the professional cleaning of every surface and object above normal eye level in a commercial building: HVAC registers and returns, lights, fans, TVs, cameras, speakers, signs, beams, pipes, exposed ductwork and ceilings.
Is Above Eye Level Cleaning the same as high dusting?
High dusting is one part of it. Above Eye Level Cleaning is the full category: every surface and object above normal eye level, cleaned with the AELC Source-Control Method, which captures dust with HEPA vacuums and damp microfiber instead of knocking it into the room.
Who performs the work?
Independently owned cleaning companies trained in the AELC Source-Control Method, called AELC Network Providers. Each provider runs its own business, sets its own prices and contracts directly with its customers.
How often should above-eye-level cleaning be done?
Restaurants, bars, gyms and medical offices typically need it every three months. Offices, retail, schools and churches usually need it every six to twelve months.
What does it cost?
Routine high dusting commonly runs about $0.08 to $0.18 per square foot of floor area, and itemized work commonly runs $10–$25 per vent, $15–$50 per ceiling fan and $8–$20 per light fixture. Use the free cost calculator for an estimate.
LOOK UP.
Your building looks clean at eye level. What about above it?
Tell us about your facility and we will connect you with a trained AELC Network Provider in your area.