What We Learned Running an Award-Winning Eco-Friendly Cleaning Service

 

Before Georgia’s Dream Nannies, we owned and operated an award-winning eco-friendly cleaning company in Atlanta. Building that business taught us exactly what high-quality home cleaning looks like — and how to hire and retain exceptional housekeepers. Here’s what we learned and how it benefits the families we serve today.  

If you’re looking to hire a part-time or full-time housekeeper for your home (or vacation property), here’s the real experience behind our standards — and how it benefits you.

 

Why We Started a Green Cleaning Company

In the fall of 2016, after weeks of brainstorming, Don and Serra decided to launch an eco-friendly cleaning service for busy families and professionals in Atlanta. Don has always been a service-driven person who wanted a business that prioritized people, family culture, and leadership — not just profit.

At first, Don wasn’t sure eco-friendly cleaning was the right path. But after a lot of research (and more than a few late-night Chick-fil-A planning dates), we realized something important:

Families wanted healthier homes without harsh chemicals — and they needed a cleaning company they could truly trust.

So we built one.

What Made Our Eco-Friendly Cleaning Method Award-Winning

From day one, our goal was simple: deliver a higher standard of green cleaning than what existed in the market.

Many products claim to be “natural” while still carrying poison control warnings. We took a different approach. Our primary cleaning solutions were unscented, non-toxic, and safe for families, kids, and pets — while still producing truly professional results.

We also built a complete system around quality:

• A professional eco-friendly cleaning method using high-performing non-toxic supplies
• Detailed cleaning checklists to ensure consistency
• Meticulous quality assurance protocols on every home
• Training systems for new cleaners so standards never slipped

Within our first year, we were honored with a “Best of Atlanta 2016” Home Cleaning Service award — and continued serving families who wanted a cleaner, healthier home.

Lessons We Learned That Matter When Hiring a Housekeeper

Running a successful cleaning company gave us a huge advantage in household staffing. We didn’t just “hire cleaners” — we built a team, set standards, and learned exactly what separates an average cleaner from an excellent one.

Here’s what that experience taught us:

• How to identify real professional cleaning skill (not just “light tidying”)
• Which interview questions reveal reliability and pride in work
• How to spot attention-to-detail habits immediately
• What cleaning routines actually protect a home long-term
• Why consistency matters more than speed
• How to evaluate knowledge of eco-friendly products and safety
• How to hire and retain high-quality housekeepers who stay

These are the same standards we now use when screening housekeepers for Georgia’s Dream Nannies clients.

What Families Should Look For in a Great Housekeeper

If you’re hiring a housekeeper in Georgia or South Carolina, here are a few things we recommend looking for (based on years inside the industry):

1. A clear understanding of cleaning priorities
   A top housekeeper knows what matters most in a home and why.
2. Consistency, not shortcuts
   Great housekeepers follow systems and maintain high standards over time.
3. Product knowledge and safety awareness
   Especially important for families with children, pets, or sensitivities.
4. Professional judgment and initiative
   The best housekeepers don’t wait to be told what to do — they see what needs care.
5. Trustworthiness and long-term reliability
   Skill matters, but character matters just as much.

How Georgia’s Dream Nannies Uses These Standards Today

Everything we learned from building an eco-friendly cleaning company has been poured directly into Georgia’s Dream Nannies.

Because we’ve trained and managed professional cleaners ourselves, we know:

• what excellence looks like,
• how to spot it fast, and
• how to match families with housekeepers who deliver it.

That means when a family calls us looking for a part-time or full-time housekeeper, a vacation-home housekeeper, or ongoing household help, we understand the role at a deeper level than agencies that have never operated inside this industry.

Eco-Friendly Housekeeping FAQs

What makes a housekeeper truly eco-friendly?
A truly eco-friendly housekeeper understands non-toxic products, avoids harsh chemical mixing, and prioritizes safe routines for kids, pets, and indoor air quality.

Do eco-friendly products clean as well as traditional products?
Yes — when used correctly. We built our cleaning company around high-performing non-toxic solutions that delivered professional-level results without harmful residues.

What questions should I ask when hiring a housekeeper?
Ask about their cleaning process, what they prioritize first, experience with eco-friendly products, how they handle deep cleaning, and how they stay consistent week to week.

How often should deep cleaning happen?
Most homes benefit from a deep clean every 4–8 weeks, depending on family size, pets, and lifestyle.

Can Georgia’s Dream Nannies help me hire a green-cleaning housekeeper?
Absolutely. We place vetted housekeepers across Georgia and South Carolina, including candidates familiar with non-toxic and eco-friendly cleaning standards.

Ready to Hire a Housekeeper You Can Trust?

Looking for a dependable, detail-oriented housekeeper who understands high cleaning standards and eco-friendly care? We place thoroughly screened housekeepers for families across Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

Contact Georgia’s Dream Nannies today, and we’ll help you find the right fit for your home.