Every year, the International Association for Business Excellence reviews applicants from across the country. Most don’t make it through. The businesses that do share one thing in common: they built something real, and they can back it up.
This year, that list includes D&K Maintenance Cleaning LLC. The company handles commercial and residential cleaning out of Great Kills, Staten Island. IABE now names D&K a recipient of the 2026 IABE City Excellence Award for Staten Island. That makes D&K the top-rated commercial cleaning organization in its market.
Why This Recognition Matters
IABE doesn’t hand out its awards lightly. Every applicant faces the same published criteria, no matter their industry or location. Five core standards apply to all of them: Digital Presence, Customer Reputation, Operational Standing, Industry Tenure, and Professional Integrity. Fewer than 1% of businesses that apply qualify.
There’s no shortcut here. No pay-to-win path. No regional favoritism. That’s the point. A recognition only means something if it means the same thing for every business that earns it, whether that’s a solo operator or a national brand.
D&K fit that standard well. Founder David Maya spent six years training in hospital and clinic maintenance before he launched the company. That background gave him a grounding in infection control, chemical safety, and technical floor care that most commercial cleaners simply don’t have. As a result, that training now shows up in how D&K runs day to day, which is exactly the kind of operational integrity IABE’s evaluation looks for.
Inside D&K Maintenance Cleaning’s Work
D&K brings hospital-grade protocols into everyday commercial cleaning. First, the company uses a color-coded microfiber system. This keeps restrooms, offices, and common areas from cross-contaminating each other. Next, a No Dip mop system keeps every floor free of contaminated water. HEPA filtration vacuums then capture 99.97% of airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns. On top of that, the team picks every cleaning agent with purpose, from high-grade degreasers and disinfectants to surface-specific solutions that protect both the space and the people in it.
The company’s services cover a lot of ground. Basic maintenance cleaning handles the everyday upkeep. Deep cleaning goes further, targeting hard-to-reach areas and restoring a space to its best condition. Floor restoration goes further still: a multi-stage process strips old, contaminated wax, then applies premium slip-resistant finish for a long-lasting, mirror-like result. Notably, D&K shows up to every job fully equipped, so clients never have to supply a thing.
D&K has spent over a decade building a five-star reputation across offices, medical facilities, and high-end residential properties. The company carries full insurance, licensing, and bonding, and it serves all of Staten Island along with Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, and Borough Park in Brooklyn.
To learn more about D&K Maintenance Cleaning’s services or to request a quote, visit D&K Maintenance Cleaning.
You can view the official recognition page here: https://internationalbusinessexcellence.com/recipients/dk-maintenance-cleaning-llc/
About the International Association for Business Excellence
IABE is an independent business recognition organization. It evaluates and honors organizations that show excellence in operational quality, integrity, and results. This recognition places D&K among a verified global community of over 20,000 recognized organizations across 113 countries. The IABE City Excellence Award is one of four recognition levels, alongside Regional, National, and International, and every level applies the same published standard across every industry. In fact, IABE has evaluated and recognized businesses across every industry and country for over three decades.
More information is available at internationalbusinessexcellence.com.
If you think your organization qualifies, please apply here: https://internationalbusinessexcellence.com/apply/
Questions about this recognition or the evaluation process can be directed to IABE Customer Support at support@internationalbusinessexcellence.com.
