Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Janitorial Services Partner in Wisconsin
Established in 1972, Environment Control has been a cornerstone of janitorial excellence in Wisconsin for over five decades. Founded by Tom & Melody Hanson, our company has grown to serve diverse facilities across Wisconsin and neighboring regions. With a staff of over 400 dedicated professionals, we specialize in general, healthcare, specialty, construction, and green cleaning services tailored to meet individual client needs. Our operations prioritize consistent quality through rigorous recruitment, comprehensive training programs, and advanced management techniques, including our proprietary OrangeQC inspection system.We maintain a strong commitment to innovation, having refined our methods over decades to incorporate cutting-edge tools and sustainable practices. As active members of the communities we serve, we value diversity and foster a culture where employees are respected, fairly compensated, and empowered to deliver exceptional service. Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in all facets of facility management, ensuring clients receive expert solutions for their cleaning needs.
Services
General Cleaning
Healthcare Disinfection
Specialty Cleaning
Construction Cleanup
Green Cleaning
Carpet Maintenance
Hard Floor Care
Window Washing
Data Room Cleaning
Facility Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We offer 48 years of proven expertise in Wisconsin janitorial services
- Our 400+ trained professionals maintain healthcare-grade cleaning standards
- OrangeQC app provides real-time quality tracking and communication
- Specialized post-construction cleaning completed on-time for 200+ projects
- Certified safety protocols with OSHA-compliant PPE and equipment training
Associations and certifications
- Green Seal
- LEED
Services
General Cleaning
Customized nightly janitorial services for commercial facilities of all sizes. Our trained staff implements standardized cleaning protocols while accommodating specific client requirements for offices, retail spaces, and industrial facilities. We maintain consistent quality through manager supervision and digital inspection tools that ensure accountability across all service locations.
Healthcare Cleaning
Specialized cleaning for medical environments including clinics, hospitals, and dental offices. Our team uses EPA-registered disinfectants and UV inspection technology to maintain sterile conditions. We follow strict waste handling procedures and have served healthcare clients for over 40 years with 95% customer retention through reliable, compliant service delivery.
Specialty Cleaning
Comprehensive specialty cleaning including carpet extraction, floor refinishing, and high-tech cleanroom maintenance. We employ industry-specific methods like anti-static treatments for data centers and HOST dry cleaning system for environmentally sensitive projects. Our technicians are certified in 3M stone care and multiple flooring system restoration techniques.
Construction Cleaning
Full-spectrum construction cleaning from rough stages to final move-in preparation. Services include window cleaning, concrete polishing, and high dusting with safety-certified personnel operating boom lifts and scissor lifts. We guarantee completion timelines using cross-trained staff and resources from our 200+ completed project inventory.
Green Cleaning
LEED-certified cleaning programs using Green Seal-approved products and methods. Our systems reduce chemical exposure while maintaining hygiene standards through low-moisture techniques and environmentally responsible waste management. We provide documentation for LEED certification and continuous compliance with sustainable building requirements.
People
Tom Hanson
Chief Executive Officer
Tom Hanson leads Environment Control with over 25 years of progressive leadership experience. He transitioned from frontline cleaner to CEO, maintaining hands-on industry knowledge while driving company-wide strategic initiatives and business development efforts.
David Harris
Chief Operations Officer
David Harris oversees daily operations with 25+ years in cleaning industry roles spanning from field technician to executive leadership. He specializes in scaling operations while maintaining service consistency across multiple regional branches.
Tom Osting
Vice President, Support & Development
Tom Osting directs human resources and accounting operations with 30 years of experience in employment law compliance and financial management. His dual expertise ensures balanced growth strategies and staff development programs.
Maria Torres
Director of Recruitment
Maria Torres manages talent acquisition with a focus on building diverse teams. Since 2016, she has expanded recruitment networks across three states, implementing bilingual hiring practices that enhance client service capabilities.
Eduardo Garcia
Senior Operations Manager
Eduardo Garcia supervises cleaning operations with 15 years of facility management experience, including multi-state contracts. His bilingual skills enhance communication across teams while maintaining strict quality and safety protocol adherence.
Questions
What types of facilities do you service?
We service commercial offices, healthcare clinics, industrial warehouses, retail centers, and construction sites across Wisconsin, Northern Illinois, and Minnesota.
Do you offer one-time cleaning services?
Yes, we provide both one-time construction cleanups and recurring maintenance cleaning programs tailored to facility requirements.
How do you ensure cleaning quality?
Our multi-level quality control includes manager inspections, OrangeQC mobile app tracking, and nightly supervisor evaluations across all service locations.
Are your cleaning methods environmentally friendly?
We use Green Seal-certified products and LEED-compliant procedures, including low-moisture cleaning systems and sustainable waste management practices.
How quickly can service begin after request?
Most clients begin service within 3-5 business days following consultation, with emergency projects accommodated as needed.
What safety certifications do your teams hold?
Our cleaning crews maintain OSHA compliance with PPE training, fall protection certification, and scissor lift operation credentials for construction sites.
Reviews (1)
Stacie Aeschlimann
Feb 11, 2017
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I have been working in Operations for two weeks now. The systems in place, the staff, the business philosophy and culture are amazing. I LOVE it here!
