I'm Dmitriy Trubnik, owner of DT Cleaning, and we don't often take on jobs that run three full days.
The building at 767 Royal York Rd is one of the more demanding commercial window cleaning Etobicoke jobs we've handled. A Ukrainian senior care residence that's been part of the neighbourhood for years. Windows on four sides, a three-story brick exterior, interior atrium glazing, tracks and screens throughout - and a sunroom that took longer than we expected. We walked in thinking it would be a large two-day job. We were there three.
The client is part of the same community we are. We gave them a discount. That's not something we advertise, but that happens when your own countrymen call.
What commercial window cleaning in Etobicoke looks like on a job this size
By Dmitriy Trubnik, Owner of DT Cleaning | March 20, 2026
Three technicians on site. Water-fed pole on the exterior for high-rise window cleaning, hand washing and squeegees for interior work - the method depends on what the glass needs, not on what's fastest.
Etobicoke has had active construction nearby for months. The windows showed it. Fine concrete dust had worked its way into every track, every frame corner, every inch of the glass on the exterior facing the site. That kind of contamination doesn't come off with a quick pass. It takes time and the right chemistry, and you have to be careful not to streak it across the glass as it lifts.
The facility assigned two supervisors to observe the full job. Makes sense for a building with residents living in it - there are schedules to respect, areas that need to be done in a certain order. We worked around theirs without issue.
Sunroom cleaning: the section that reset our timeline
Every large building has a section that resets your timeline. For this one, it was the sunroom.
A sunroom sounds manageable. Glass ceiling, glass walls, good natural light. The problem is that horizontal glass surfaces collect dust differently than vertical ones, and when that dust has been sitting through construction season, it builds up in layers. Access requires ladder positioning from outside and careful angles inside. You can't reach everything from one spot. The glass ceiling alone took a technician most of an afternoon - cleaning from outside on a ladder while another worked the interior angles below.
We took the time it needed. Same standard as the rest of the building.
Inside: the atrium and the piano room
The interior included a large atrium with tall floor-to-ceiling glazing. On one of the upper floors, a room with a grand piano and wide windows looking out over the grounds - Ukrainian and Canadian flags near the entrance. An interior that tells you the people running this place take it seriously.
Ladder work inside a building with seniors means working quietly and keeping everything clean as you go. No mess carried between floors, no disruption to anyone's day. Our window cleaning process on commercial interiors is the same regardless of building type - contained, methodical, no shortcuts.
End of day three: results and feedback
The team was tired. That's the straightforward version.
The feedback helped. The facility's own cleaning staff - people who work there every day - told us the quality was unlike anything they'd seen before. Management was satisfied. Payment came on time. We left knowing the building was properly clean, sunroom included.
A job like this - four-sided exterior, interior atrium, sunroom access, heavy construction dust, active occupancy throughout - is a scope that a lot of commercial window cleaning companies won't take on or will underquote and then struggle through. We had the people and the equipment to do it right.
If you manage a commercial property and need commercial window cleaning in Etobicoke done properly, this is what we do.
If you manage a commercial property in Etobicoke and need a crew for the complicated ones, visit our commercial window cleaning page or call us directly at (647) 558-8411. We serve Etobicoke including The Kingsway, Mimico, Islington, Long Branch, and Humber Bay, and handle commercial window cleaning in Toronto and the wider GTA, plus North York, Mississauga, and the wider Toronto region.
Commercial window cleaning in Etobicoke - common questions
How does DT Cleaning handle commercial window cleaning in Etobicoke?
We bring the right crew size and equipment for the job's actual scope. For larger commercial properties, that typically means a team of two to three technicians using a combination of water-fed pole systems for exterior work and traditional squeegee or hand-wash methods for interior glass. We work around building schedules and occupancy without disrupting daily operations.
Can you clean windows in a building that's still occupied?
Yes - and we do it regularly. For senior care facilities, medical buildings, and office properties, we coordinate with building management to work floor by floor or section by section. Residents or tenants don't need to vacate. We keep equipment and materials contained and move cleanly through the space.
How do you deal with construction dust on commercial windows in Etobicoke?
Construction dust is one of the more demanding cleaning challenges on exterior glass. Fine concrete particles bond to the surface and can smear if you're not careful. We use appropriate cleaning solutions to lift the contamination before any wiping, then do a final pass to clear any residue. It takes longer than a standard clean, but it gets the glass genuinely clear.
Do you clean sunrooms and skylights as part of commercial window cleaning?
Yes. Sunrooms and sloped glazing are part of what we handle on larger commercial jobs. Access is more involved - angled ladders, careful positioning, sometimes working from both inside and outside - but we treat the sunroom to the same standard as the rest of the building.
How far in advance should I book a large commercial window cleaning job in Etobicoke?
For multi-day commercial jobs, we recommend reaching out at least two to three weeks ahead. That gives us time to walk the property, give you an accurate quote, and schedule the right crew size. Smaller commercial properties can often be booked within a week.
How much does commercial window cleaning cost in Toronto?
Pricing depends on the building size, number of storeys, glass type, and how much interior work is involved. A small commercial storefront might run $200-400, while a multi-day job like this senior care residence was several thousand. We always walk the property first and give you an exact quote before starting.
DT Cleaning provides window cleaning in Etobicoke and across the Toronto area. We handle residential and commercial properties of all sizes. Whether you need commercial cleaning services in Etobicoke or anywhere across the GTA, we have the crew and equipment. Fully insured with $2 million liability coverage, WSIB-compliant, and all technicians hold Working at Heights certification. With 454 five-star reviews, we're one of the most trusted exterior cleaning companies serving Etobicoke, North York, Mississauga, and the Greater Toronto Area.
