FAQs & Free Advice

Elevators have numerous structural and mechanical elements.
Every part of the elevator must be cleaned and maintained.
Enlist the help of experts.

Metal thresholds can be overlooked by janitorial crews but are very visible to riders and retain the most dirt, debris, and grime.
Often, the elevator cab [interior] is also metal. The most common elevator cab metal is stainless steel with a satin finish.

Because call plate buttons receive a lot of human contact, they quickly build up layers of oil and dirt.

Any metal plate or signage with recessed “infill” color can become worn and difficult to read.
These plates are often required, emergency directions or building information and must be maintained.

Single-speed/Center-Opening doors open and close at a constant speed using one panel that slides sideways. They're straightforward and cost-effective but slower and less smooth.

Two-speed doors have two panels. They move at different speeds (usually one panel moves faster) allowing the elevator to open and close more quickly and smoothly.

The movement of the doors is greatly affected by the cleanliness of the metal thresholds. When these grooved plates are dirty or filled with debris it can cause the doors to operate poorly.

The interior of the elevator is called the cab. Consider the panels, buttons, railings, floor and ceiling when cleaning the cab. The cab may have different metals (and wood or stone) that each require their own cleaning methods.  

It is important to know the type of metal used in your elevators, the finish, and if it has been lacquered.

Create a file that lists each of your elevators, call plates & signage on each floor, and metals used throughout.