The cleaning industry is on the rise and the need for Expert Cleaning Alaska is increasing each day. According to Jobber’s Home Service Economic Report, residential cleaning industry revenue grew 14% in 2021 and Franchise Help predicts the industry will be worth $40.38B by 2025. Last year, nearly 10% of all U.S. households paid a professional service to clean their homes and the US Department of Commerce expects 80% of two-income households to use an outside house cleaning service within the next few years.
The American Cleaning Institute’s National Cleaning survey showed that Americans prefer to spend an average of 6 hours every week cleaning their homes – but around a third of the respondents are concerned they’re not doing enough or aren’t cleaning their homes properly.
And that’s just residential cleaning: the commercial cleaning industry is on a growth path, too, expected to reach $468.2B in revenue by 2027 (a 51.67% increase over the market’s $308.7B value in 2020).
One Alaska business, Expert Cleaning is taking a slice of the pie with residential, commercial, carpet, construction, and window cleaning.
A FAMILY-OWNED, ONE-STOP SHOP FOR CLEANING NEEDS
Founded by Tomas Valencia, Expert Cleaning is a family-owned professional cleaning service company serving residential and commercial customers in the Fairbanks and Anchorage area for over 20 years. Working with homeowners, property managers, and tenants, they provide a one-stop shop for every cleaning need. The numbers really speak for themselves: they have 150 cleaning staff, over 7,000 happy customers, and over 9,000 successful cleaning projects under
their belt.
“I believe that clean spaces transmit good energy, a sense of tranquility and health,” Valencia says. An organized, observant perfectionist his whole life, he started noticing houses and buildings lacking detail in terms of cleanliness. He saw an opportunity to create meaningful change by building his own business.
“I saw the potential to grow personally and professionally in this line of work so I decided to open a cleaning company. People need Expert Cleaning because it is a solution for those who have a lot on their minds, busy schedules and yet want to keep their homes and spaces tidy. We take that pressure off and make sure to satisfy every request,” Valencia says.
And busy Americans are: an H&R Block survey found that the average American has less than half an hour of free time per week, with 47.86% of individuals surveyed admitting to ignoring or putting off cleaning as a result. Americans are stressed, and when they do have leisure time many understandably don’t want to spend that time cleaning…potentially leading to more stress in the form of increased cortisol levels from their messy spaces. A vicious cycle!
CLEAN SPACES AND MENTAL HEALTH
A recent Clorox study lends some credence to Valencia’s claims about the good energy of clean spaces. To understand how cleanliness affects people’s mental health and emotions, researchers used modern biometric technology and analysis to gauge how clean and dirty rooms affected participant’s psychological responses. Then, they explored how that translated into participant’s emotions and “found that clean houses make people feel more content.” Not only does a clean environment cause contentment, it also “increases a person’s empathy, connections, and willingness to help others in their communities.”
ApartmentTherapy notes: “The study reveals that simply by being in a clean space, 80 percent of people are more relaxed; 60 percent are less stressed; and 72 percent are more productive. Additionally, 72 percent of people sleep better in a clean home and 77 percent can focus better.”
With the combination of a lack of free time and the positive mental health benefits of living in clean spaces, it’s no surprise many Americans are choosing to outsource cleaning. But it’s an intimate thing, inviting someone into your home to clean. How can you choose the right cleaning service?
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN HIRING A PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICE
Consistency
“Look for a business that uses the same cleaner for every visit,” Valencia suggests. “At Expert Cleaning, we understand that trust is essential when allowing someone into your space, so you can expect the same cleaner for every visit.”
Reliable References
It takes a large amount of trust to welcome a cleaner into your home. Try to look for a company with plenty of experience and reliable references. Online reviews and website testimonials are a great place to start, and the company should be happy to provide more reviews if you request them.
Low Risk
What if you hire a cleaner and aren’t happy with the cleanliness of your home after? What if your cleaner was late, rude, or left things messier than you like? Look for a cleaner that offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee to reduce risk. “We’re so confident in our services at Expert Cleaning that we promise you’ll be satisfied with your cleaning or we’ll give you your money back,” Valencia says.
Flexible Schedules
Your cleaning company should understand that you have a busy life (after all, that’s probably why you need them in the first place!) and need them to work around your schedule. Figure out which days work best and how often you need cleaning based on your lifestyle (you might need weekly cleanings with a dog and kids, or once a month might be fine if you live alone and work in the office). A quality cleaning company should be happy to accommodate your scheduling needs!
The Right Equipment
A high-quality cleaning service won’t need you to provide materials or equipment. They’ll bring their own and will be happy to talk with you about what products they’re using on the different surfaces in your home to protect them. Make sure your cleaner will accommodate your cleaning product needs, including using cleaning supplies that are safe for children or pets.
“At Expert Cleaning, you don’t have to worry about providing materials and equipment. We’ll bring everything we need to the job, so you don’t have to worry about anything,” Valencia says.
Bonding and Insurance
Your house cleaning service should have insurance to cover any issues from a broken item to a housekeeper’s sprained wrist to a stolen item. Most homeowner insurance policies won’t cover these types of incidents, so make sure your cleaning service has their own liability insurance to cover any accidents or incidentals.
FOR ALASKANS, WHY CHOOSE EXPERT CLEANING?
For Alaskans in the Fairbanks and Anchorage area, why choose Expert Cleaning? “Because our services are above and beyond expectations, because our company is the best option, because we have extensive experience with more than 20 years in the market. We are reliable, responsible and honest. We possess special equipment to optimize fast work, thus obtaining better results. We have a qualified staff that will always provide the best cleaning service there is,” Valencia says.
Find Expert Cleaning at https://expertcleaningalaska.com/.