Same small team. Same standard. Every visit.
Boutique cleaning by small, dedicated teams who know your home — not rotating strangers from a franchise.
Founder-led since 2014. Mara Guilford is the named operator behind every visit — not a hidden franchise. The team that finishes your kitchen is the same team that started it, and the same team that returns next time.
- 15+ years on Lake Lanier
- 1,000+ homes cleaned
- 5.0 ★ Google reviews
The same crew. Forever, if you'll have us.
We send a small dedicated team to your home — never a rotating crew. The cleaners who finish your kitchen are the same ones who started it, and the same ones who'll be back for your next visit.
That team learns your home over time: the cabinet that sticks, the runner you don't like vacuumed against the grain, the dog who needs a closed bedroom door. None of it gets re-explained.
This is structurally different from how franchise services work. Franchises optimize for filling routes — they assign whichever crew is available, every visit. The math works for them; the inconsistency lands on you. We chose the opposite trade, and it's what lets us stand behind a 24-hour return re-clean on every job.
Built over 15+ years on Lake Lanier
- Experience
- 15+
- years cleaning Lake Lanier homes
- Volume
- 1,000+
- homes cleaned since 2014
- Google rating
- 5.0
- from verified reviews
- Recognition
- Best of
Dawsonville - awarded 2019
Licensed, bonded, and insured. Read Mara's story for the rest of the context.
Four things franchises structurally can't offer
- 01
Named owner-operator
Mara Guilford is the lead operator and the named face on the brand — not a hidden franchise owner. She's named in the 5-star Google reviews; that's an authority signal franchises structurally cannot replicate.
Meet Mara - 02
Lake Lanier specialization
Same-day STR turnovers for Lake Lanier hosts, off-season lake-house programs, and pollen-season ("the Yellow Haze") protocols — all built specifically for the operational tempo of this corridor.
See lake-house service - 03
Eco-friendly supplies
Plant-based, pet- and child-safe products on every visit, and we can accommodate fragrance-free or specialty requests.
What we use & why - 04
Multilingual capability
Mara is fluent in English and Portuguese, with conversational Spanish — meaningful for our STR-host clients and the Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking communities along the corridor.
How Mara’s heritage shaped the business
Three things you'll never get from us
Rotate cleaners between visits
Franchise services assign whichever crew is available, every visit. The math works for them; the inconsistency lands on you. We assign the same small team to your home — they get to know your preferences, your pets, your home's quirks — and that team is who returns. For the full decision framework, see our guide on <a href="/blog/boutique-vs-franchise-cleaning-service-guide/" class="text-heartwood-500 hover:text-heartwood-700 underline">how to choose between a boutique and a franchise cleaning service</a>.
Lock you into a contract
No long-term contracts, no auto-renewals, no cancellation penalties. Adjust your frequency, pause, or stop any time with 24 hours' notice. We earn the next visit through quality, not paperwork.
Compete on coupons
No "$50 off first clean" banners, no Groupon listings, no race-to-the-bottom pricing. Flat-rate quotes after a brief walkthrough, the same number visit to visit. We work in a premium frame because that's the service we deliver.
If it's not right, we come back
The boutique model is what lets us stand behind a 24-hour return re-clean on every visit. Small teams own the result — when something falls short, we fix it, no charge, no questions.
Read the 100% Boutique Cleaning GuaranteeIf this sounds like the relationship you want
- Dual-income households
Want weekends back. Bi-weekly recurring is the typical fit.
- Lake-house owners who live elsewhere
Need a trusted, vetted key-holder for off-season deep cleans, pre-arrival prep, and seasonal pollen mitigation.
- Lake Lanier STR / Airbnb hosts
Need reliable same-day turnover between guests. Linens handled, photo-ready every time, review-driven feedback loop.
- Tenants & landlords at lease boundary
Move-out tied to security-deposit recovery; move-in tied to unit prep.
Common questions about how we work
Will I have the same cleaning team every visit?
Yes — that's the boutique model. Unlike rotating-crew franchises, the same small dedicated team comes back for every visit, so they get to know your home, your preferences, and any pets. The only exceptions are illness or vacation, in which case we notify you ahead.
Do you bring your own cleaning supplies?
Yes — we bring our own equipment and eco-friendly, pet- and child-safe supplies on every visit. If you'd prefer we use your own products instead, just let us know.
Do I need to sign a contract?
No — we don't require any contracts. You're free to book one-time service, set up recurring cleanings, or pause and cancel as your needs change. We ask for 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule.
Do you speak Spanish or Portuguese?
Sim, falamos português. Mara is fluent in English and Portuguese, with conversational Spanish — useful for our STR-host clients and meaningful for the Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking communities in the Lake Lanier corridor.
What's your satisfaction guarantee?
If you're not 100% satisfied, contact us within 24 hours and we'll return to re-clean the area free of charge. Full details on our 100% Boutique Cleaning Guarantee page.
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