The University of Washington: Facilities Services

Premium Services

All custodial services may be requested outside or in addition to their regularly scheduled times or frequency for a charge. Advance notice is encouraged so building occupants and Custodial Services personnel can make the necessary preparations for the project.

  • Special cleaning projects. Special assignments to clean kitchen appliances, clean furniture, do extensive clean-ups of spaces we normally do not clean, provide extra service during an event, etc. may be charged. Contact the Custodial Manager for your building (see the Staff Contacts By Building ) or call 5-1500 to make arrangements.

  • Window washing (for more frequent cleaning than scheduled): The window-washing crew works Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm. Contact Tyrone Pinckney at 206 6855-3207or email pinckney@u.washington.edu for inquiries.

  • Carpet cleaning (for more frequent cleaning than scheduled): The carpet-cleaning crew works Monday - Friday, 4:30pm - 1:00am. Contact Bruce Jitodai at 206 685-1500 or email custserv@u.washington.edu for inquiries.

  • Upholstery, partition, and fabric wall cleaning: These tasks are done by the carpet-cleaning crew. The crew works Monday - Friday, 4:30pm - 1:00am.Contact Bruce Jitodai at 206 685-1500 or email custserv@u.washington.edu for inquiries.

  • Blind cleaning: The blind-cleaning crew works Monday - Friday, 5:00am - 1:30pm. Custodial Services can provide an ultrasonic blind cleaning and minor repair service. Blinds are removed, cleaned at our facility, and returned, usually within a day. Aged blinds or blinds from a southern exposure may degrade during the cleaning process. Custodial Services takes extra care with these blinds but assumes no liability for damage. Contact Tyrone Pinckney at
    206 685-3207 or email pinckney@u.washington.edu for inquiries.

Pricing for non-routine, unscheduled, and special event services | Use our On-line Request Form