My Biz: Cedar Rapids maid service cleans homes, businesses

By Katie Mills Giorgio, correspondent

Stephanie Nesseth is the first to admit that her house doesnt always get cleaned. But she has a good excuse.

As the owner of Absolutely Clean in Cedar Rapids, Nesseth is making sure that the homes of all her clients are absolutely clean.

We are a maid service that cleans everything from top to bottom, left to right, Nesseth said. Weve even done laundry before. Our services are really customizable.

Nesseth spent many years as a stay-at-home mom and preschool teacher before starting Absolutely Clean 14 years ago. I didnt start this thinking I would become a business owner, she said.

Back in 2001, Nesseth was looking for full-time flexible work, as her family including her son who battled childhood cancer was her first priority.

After gaining some clients, Nesseth quickly realized there were other moms out there who needed flexible work and could assist in her expanding business. Hiring those who needed flexibility was my business model. It keeps loyalty high and employees happy.

Absolutely Clean has about 18 full-time employees. Nesseth said her business runs optimally with about 25 employees. They work from 8:45 a.m. until about 4:30 p.m. sometimes until 6 p.m. to clean client homes.

Some clients we dont even see. Others we will spend 45 minutes in a consultation interview before we clean their house for the first time, explained Nesseth. Either way is OK with us, because its their home we are cleaning.

Absolutely Clean also operates a commercial division with part-time staff who work evening hours. Nesseth said she especially enjoys helping her employees grow. We are more than just maids.

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