Everywhere you look, products and services are claiming to be “green.” You hear about it on the news every day. The US Government is investing in “sustainable resources.” Anything used more than once is called “recycled” or “repurposed.” Many of the products in the grocery and hardware stores claim to be “safe for the environment” or “responsible.”

At ICleanHouse.com, we take our “green” label seriously. To us, it means using the purest of all cleaners, Vapor Steam. Vapor steam effectively removes even the worst grime by using nature’s own cleaner, steam. It cleans by applying superheated steam at a force of about 75psi. The microscopic particles are then captured in a clean micro fiber cloth. When we do use cleaners, we use only all-natural cleaners, and we don’t cut costs by labeling caustic or harmful chemicals with “green” labels

At ICleanHouse.com , green cleaning not a gimmick, it’s not a false claim, and it’s not a trend. It’s just the way we do business.

If you are curious about which businesses can stand by their “green” claims, and which ones are just using it as a marketing tactic, check out the website http://www.greenwashingindex.com/. They rate business according to how well they can back up their environmental claims.

If you haven’t checked out our website lately, there’s a ton of information on there, too! Our FAQ answers all kinds of common questions we get about our services – everything from information about what and how we clean, to insurance, to tipping etiquette. We also have a very detailed Terms of Service, which gives you an idea of what you can expect from us and what we expect from you from a business partnership standpoint.

Other items of interest (Click link to go to page):

• A page about Vapor Steam. What is it? How does it work?
• Our cleaning checklist and price options
• Our Service Area
• Our Facebook Page (Like us!)
• Our listing on SuddenValues.com – Check out our current discount coupon!

But we want you to know – even though we’re on the web, we’d love to talk to you in-person as well. Call us with any questions, big or small at 630-400-6770. We look forward to hearing from you!

• 75% of our fees are costs incurred by what we pay our crewmembers. Cleaning industry standard is only 40%. We believe in paying our workers what they are worth, and we are willing to make a smaller margin of profit in order to make that happen.
• Our workers are insured. Cleaners for ICleanHouse.com are covered under workers comp insurance.  And medical bills and a majority of their salary as a result of a work related injury are covered under worker’s comp insurance.  They are also covered under unemployment insurance if there needs to be a cut in hours or lay off.
• Our workers are allowed the time they need to do a good job. Most companies pay their workers a flat fee, usually calculated by the number of houses, regardless of the size. This results in workers rushing to “clean” as many houses as possible “speed cleaning”, taking short cuts, and missing details.

 Every home deserves a cleaner’s full attention. By paying them an above-average wage, crewmembers are happy to get the results that you may desire.

Hiring a cleaner from ICleanHouse.com is more efficient and much easier than hiring a domestic employee to work for you directly. You don’t have to think about their payroll taxes, worker’s comp insurance, or any other employee benefits. The State of Illinois is increasing their enforcement of employer requirements, so leave it up to us! 

To view our cleaning methods and how customers may feel about our service visit www.icleanhouse.com

Phone: 630-400-6770
Email: info@icleanhouse.com
Website: http://www.icleanhouse.com

• Communicate your needs: Once you have established that your cleaning service will be coming on a regular basis, make sure they are aware of the specific things you want done, before they arrive. Everyone has little details they don’t want overlooked – maybe yours is cleaning the top of the refrigerator, or dusting the baseboards, or even having your bed made a certain way. Even though you think we should already know that something should be done, let us know what’s important to you.
• Respect our workers: Our staff works hard, dusting, vacuuming, and scrubbing, doing the most un-glamorous and tough job in the world – cleaning up other people’s messes. Nobody wants to be treated unkindly or like they are trespassers in your home. Yes, you are paying for our service, but think about the way you would want to be treated by your “boss.” Don’t our workers deserve the same level of respect?
• Keep your appointments: We do our best to always show up when we say we’re going to show up, and we ask that you do the same. Things come up, and we understand that completely. We ask that you provide us with as much notice as possible if you are going to cancel a cleaning appointment, preferably at least 48 hours.
• Let us know when things go wrong: The sooner you let us know that you are unhappy with some aspect of your cleaning, the sooner we can rectify it. One of the worst things for us to hear is that you’ve been paying for months for service you are not happy with. Sometimes, we can even come over and fix things immediately.
• Have realistic expectations: Yes, we can make vast improvements to improve the look of your home and your appliances – but sometimes the damage over time is too much for us to make something look brand new. Our advice to you is if you want new, buy new. If you want something to look better – and hey, maybe we can make it look new, you never know – call us to come in and give it a shot.

It’s our privilege to be in your home, helping to improve and maintain a healthy, organized way of life for you and your family. We take our job seriously, and by following these tips, we hope that you will always be able to say, “I’m so happy I hired ICleanHouse.com!”

To see our Terms of Service, please check them out at our website here: http://www.icleanhouse.com/serviceagreement.htm

Phone: 630-400-6770
Email: info@icleanhouse.com
Website: http://www.icleanhouse.com

Phone: 630-400-6770
Email: info@icleanhouse.com
Website: http://www.icleanhouse.com

Also, if you have another cleaner cancel on you, keep in mind that we can usually get you into our line-up for the day – within 24 hours!

Phone: 630-400-6770
Email: info@icleanhouse.com
Website: http://www.icleanhouse.com

Every bride loves to think of her partner as the perfect combination of all of the best qualities she could ever want. –But the truth is, two people are just plain messier than one! No matter how perfect her partner may be, between the busy nature of the wedding and the combining of two households, sometimes the house just gets out of control.

Give the new bride in your life a great start to wedded bliss by giving a gift certificate to ICleanHouse.com! Or, if you are a new bride, make the small investment in a cleaning schedule during this busy time. You won’t regret it!

Phone: 630-400-6770
Email: info@icleanhouse.com
Website: http://www.icleanhouse.com 

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Call Cari Zwick at Just Credit Solutions today- Don’t forget to tell her you heard about Just Credit Solutions from ICleanHouse.com!

Phone: 630-844-3322
Email: cari@justcreditsolutions.com
Website: http://www.justcreditsolutions.com

To truly get the most for your current property in a market where property values are dependent on a sagging economy, ICleanHouse.com has a lot of different reasons to give us a call, and tips you can use on your own!

• Call a professional. We specialize in cleaning. It’s our job! Buyers aren’t enticed by dust or crumbs on the floor. An expert cleaner cannot only save you time and money, but we can make your house shine! Our unique Vapor Steam cleaning systems can remove dried-on, cooked-on food from stovetops and the ground-in grime from shower floors like a dream. Our results speak for themselves! Check out our cleaning challenges page to see the results: http://www.icleanhouse.com/b4pictures.htm
• De-Clutter. We can clean your house, no problem. But sometimes, when houses have cluttered areas, the best we can do is clean around your clutter. Eliminating clutter is essential to making a house seem larger, and more inviting. Even doing something as simple as buying an extra bookcase, or getting an attractive toy box can make a huge difference in getting rid of unsightly clutter.
• Keep Green. Clutter and dirt aren’t the only things that can turn off a perspective buyer. People seeking a home may not be able to enjoy the beauty of your house if they are walking into rooms that reek of fumes from cleaning chemicals. Fortunately, Vapor Steam eliminates the need for use of harsh chemicals to clean effectively, leaving your rooms smelling clean, but not smelling like perfume, ammonia, or bleach. Click here to find out more about Vapor Steam: http://www.icleanhouse.com/vaporsteam.htm

When trying to sell your home in a competitive real estate market, having a house cleaning service to clean effectively is not only a good idea, it’s a sales strategy. Call ICleanHouse.com today to find out more about how we can prepare your home or property for a successful sale.

Phone: 630-400-6770
Email: info@icleanhouse.com
Website: http://www.icleanhouse.com

Maybe they are offering flat rate cleaning the first time, and making up for it by charging extra for essential service later on. Maybe they are hiring a sub-standard workforce, or not providing essential benefits to their employees. Maybe they are sacrificing essential insurance or bonding to keep you safe from liabilities. Either way, the additional costs are usually absorbed by you or their other customers eventually.

Not only that, but under-cutting the competition by de-valuing the service we provide as cleaners is just plain bad business, and bad for the local economy in the long run.

With the fair pricing structure at ICleanHouse.com, we’ve provided you with several options for cleaning, each at a different rate – (take a look at our services checklist here: http://www.icleanhouse.com/checklist.htm) and we do provide an hourly rate, if that’s what you prefer.

As a friend said recently, “You can pick two: Fast Good and Cheap; Fast and Good isn’t Cheap; Good and Cheap isn’t Fast; and Fast and Cheap isn’t Good.” Keep that in mind when someone offers to clean your house at far less than the market rate! Call us today and let us give you an estimate that meets your needs, and exceeds your expectations!

Phone: 630-400-6770
Email: info@icleanhouse.com
Website: http://www.icleanhouse.com

As the state legislature prepares to make schools and other public spaces less toxic, they are also encouraging efficient use of water and paper resources for cleaning purposes. Water conservation and recycled paper use are already central to saving money in the hotel and hospitality industry, and now the US Government is taking action to do the same. Laundering with energy-efficient, water-saving appliances, and using less water to clean hard surfaces is not only possible with modern technology, but now required by law.

How does ICleanHouse.com and vapor steam compare?
The “Green Seal” is only awarded to chemicals which meet environmental standards. Vapor steam is chemical free, and therefore cannot obtain the “Green Seal.” Since no chemicals are used to remove dirt, grime, and germs, vapor steam cleaning leaves no chemical residue to be washed down the drain and harm the environment. By requiring the “Green Seal,” legislators are ruling out this powerful cleaning method. Vapor steam may just be “Greener” than “Green.”

For instance, take the process of mopping. Instead of bucket after bucket of increasingly dirty mop water, and germ-ridden mop heads which seem to just move or spread dirt around, with vapor steam we use 2 liters of water for 3 full hours of steam to clean your floors. Not only is it more ecologically friendly due to water conservation and lack of chemical use, but it saves so much time usually spent emptying and refilling buckets and wringing out dirty mops. And along with that, you get the added benefit of knowing that any germs that come into contact with vapor steam are virtually obliterated on contact.

But isn’t Vapor Steaming just for big companies that can afford it?
Until recently, vapor steam was only available to corporate entities or medical facilities, due to the cost associated with the machinery required to clean using this method. However, at ICleanHouse.com, we’ve made that investment for you – and not just if you are a business owner. We can use the power of vapor steam in your own home, making your dwelling clean, free of dangerous poisonous chemical residue, and making you environmentally responsible.

When you care about health and the environment, try having your home cleaned the vapor steamer way with ICleanHouse.com – you’ll be amazed at the results!

Phone: 630-400-6770
Email: info@icleanhouse.com
Website: http://www.icleanhouse.com