Eco-friendly products, even friendlier people.
Clove Cleaning is a premium, eco-friendly home cleaning service based in Batavia. We serve Saint Charles, Geneva, Batavia, North Aurora, Aurora, Naperville, Montgomery, & Oswego.
We're powered by essential oils, elbow grease, and a commitment to provide the best cleaning experience you've ever had.
We specialize in detailed whole-home cleaning every 1-6 weeks for busy families.
Our homemade products and simple methods are tough on dirt & dust, but easy on people & pets, and safe for all types of surfaces.
***DUE TO CLIENT DEMAND, WE DO NOT OFFER ONE-TIME VISITS.***
RECURRING SERVICE EVERY 1-6 WKS ONLY.
What Our Clients Say
"This was the best cleaning experience I’ve had, ever. I love how friendly everyone was from getting a quote to the end of the services on the day of my appointment. I also love all the communication I received leading up to my appointment day. Everything was clear and concise, I knew exactly what was going on and when. The day of my appointment was great, everything went so well, I haven’t found anything that was missed. Everything is sparkling clean and my house smells absolutely amazing. I love that they use homemade cleaners that are safe for my family, pets and the surfaces in my home. No harsh chemical smells, just lovely essential oil scents. I’m really looking forward to having them come out again to help this busy mom out! Thank you, Clove!"
★★★★★ Lisa - Oswego
"We had such an amazing experience with Clove Cleaning! We actually set up a one time clean, with no intention of scheduling a repeated service and we were so impressed that we decided to set up a monthly clean with Clove. Highly, highly recommend!"
★★★★★ Stephanie - Saint Charles
"Coming home to my home after a day of work when Clove cleaning has cleaned my home is an amazing feeling. Not only is my home immaculately clean but it smells so fresh! The best thing is that they do the little things like straighten my daughters books, remake their beds and do personal things that make the cleaning worth every penny! Additionally, they are always responsive and truly interested in the clients satisfaction. Would definitely recommend!"
★★★★★ Jessica - Saint Charles
"Being a mom of a one and a half year old, I LOVE that this company uses eco-friendly cleaning products that are not harmful to the environment or children and pets. The crew of 3 ladies included the owner of the company and they were all friendly, professional and left my house very clean and smelling great! Every other company I spoke with said they would send a single person to clean the whole house which would probably take most of the day and also seems like abuse on employees. I loved that this company sent a crew of three people to get the job done in 2 hours!"
★★★★★ Maria - Batavia
"Clove Cleaning has been the best cleaning service I have had since living here. Working and having 3 children, I cannot seem to get the cleaning details that Clove Cleaning never seems to miss! My house smells amazing after and the entire family enjoys coming home to clean house! I would highly recommend this cleaning service. 10/10 😀"
★★★★★ Samantha - Batavia
"Clove is a phenomenal small business. The entire team is very friendly and professional. I truly look forward to how great my home smells after my monthly clean. Highly recommend!"
★★★★★ Kelli - Naperville
"Amazing team…Friendly, professional, efficient…and my house never looked or smelled better!!! Highly recommend!"
★★★★★ Deb - North Aurora
Why Hire Us?
We’re a small team, locally owned & operated. You’ll see the same familiar, friendly faces every visit.
We’re a legitimate business. We’re insured & bonded and we invest in our team with great wages, benefits, + training.
No one cares more about attention to detail, communication, & caring for your home and your family than us!
We’re convenient! Text reminders, calendar sync, & online billing.
What We Always Do
Use our own tools, supplies, and homemade, eco-friendly solutions: you don't supply a thing!
Dusting
Vacuuming
Mopping
Baseboards
Kitchens
Counters
Stoves
Microwaves
Bathrooms
Sinks
Showers/Tubs
Toilets
What We Sometimes Do
Make/Tidy Beds
(if left unmade or fresh sheets are left out for us)
Spot Clean Windows
(if we notice smudges, smears, or streaks)
Clean Inside Oven
(by request)
Clean Inside Fridge
(by request)
Clean Inside Cabinets
(by request)
What We Never Do
"Maid" Activities
(dishes, laundry, etc.)
Move Furniture/Decor
(we'll clean around/under it just as well)
Home Organizing
(tidying, decluttering)
Clean Up Pet Messes
(pee, poo, puke — yuck!)
Use Step Ladders
(we use 8' extendable dusters)
Our Service Area
Our Team
Abbie
Abbie is the youngest of 8 siblings and an aunt to 24 nieces and nephews. She grew up in a small town and moved to North Aurora a few years ago.She enjoys walking, hiking, and going for long drives. She spends days off with her best friends and two cats who are spoiled rotten and run the house.Cleaning is very relaxing to her. She believes there’s nothing better than the sense of accomplishment that comes from seeing a room get cleaner.
Abby
Abby grew up in Oswego and currently lives in Somonauk. She loves anything to do with true crime or history.She enjoys reading, crocheting, baking, and has a passion for fitness and staying healthy.She looks forward to the look on people’s faces when they see their clean space, and enjoys helping people by taking something off of their hands and making their lives easier.
Annie
Annie grew up in Batavia as the oldest of five siblings. She's a third degree black belt and teaches children's classes when not spending time with her friends or fiancé.She loves doing a service for someone and making people’s homes a nicer place to be.
Emma
Emma is the oldest of 4 siblings and lives with her entire family including her fiance and son. She enjoys spending quality time with family and playing with her dog.She's always cleaned for others as an act of service and loves helping people.
Gabrielle
Gabrielle grew up in Hinkley and currently resides in Batavia with her son, her mom, and her french bulldog, Arlie.She enjoys long nature walks, reading, & spending time with her son.She enjoys the satisfaction of a completed clean.
Haleigh
Haleigh enjoys backpacking, hiking, rollerskating, and tackling anything else life throws her way. Embroidery, drawing, and painting are just a few of her other favorite pastimes.She's also a headstone caretaker, meaning she cleans for some clients for their entire life, and then some!She loves the instant gratification of cleaning and the feeling of bare feet on a sparking floor at the end of a long day.
Jason
Jason grew up in Geneva and now lives in Aurora with his girlfriend and their 4 cats, 8 rats, 3 fish, & other occasional foster pets.When not playing video games, Jason is making them: writing, designing, animating, and coding.He appreciates the noticeable progress of cleaning and the feeling of accomplishment that comes with it.
Jayden
Jayden grew up in a small town in Tennessee. She's the second oldest of 8 siblings.Her favorite things are her 2 dogs. She spends her time walking them and going to the gym.She finds cleaning calming and enjoys making people's lives easier.
Kate
Kate grew up in Geneva and now lives in Batavia with her husband. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing viola, crafting, and being outdoors.As Clove's Office Tech, she enjoys cleaning, organizing, and keeping our team running smoothly behind the scenes.
Kristy
Kristy is from Winfield. Her hobbies include watching criminal justice shows, working out, and spending time with her daughter.She finds cleaning and organizing peaceful and enjoys providing that peace of mind to others.
Kristyna
Kristyna comes to us from Plainfield. She loves traveling and spending time with her group of friends hiking and practicing yoga.She's always been intrigued by cleaning and tidying. "Clean space, clean mind" is her therapeutic motto.
Maggie
Maggie grew up in North Aurora. She's a big home body who loves video games and exploring the Tri-City area.She's been the "housekeeper" of her family from a young age. She loves being on her feet, staying active, and keeping busy.
Mel
Mel is originally from Algonquin and now lives in Elgin. She enjoys being outdoors, cooking, and spending time with family.She loves being part of a team and helping clients.
Mercedes
Mercedes grew up in Sandwich and currently lives in Somonauk.She spends her time with her 2 dogs, Benny & Jet, hiking with family & friends, and reading.She enjoys being able to take cleaning off someone's plate so they can spend their time on whatever makes them happy.
Mykie
Mykie comes from a French family that loves to play instruments and make noise deep in the forests of Michigan.They love to karaoke with friends and play online video games. They're a huge socializer.They finds joy in cleaning up other people's messes and helping them reimagine their space.
Nanci
Nanci is from Aurora. She's an outgoing person who loves to make others laugh. She enjoys crafts and cooking.She loves teamwork and putting smiles on clients' faces through cleaning.
Pablo
Pablo comes from a big family in Mexico. He spends his free time coding and learning new programming languages.He enjoys working on a team of people who are passionate about the quality of their work.
Paige
Paige is from Elgin. She has 2 dogs, 3 cats, 1 ferret, and some fish.She enjoys keeping things clean & tidy, and gets a lot of satisfaction from a job well done.
Sammie
Sammie grew up in Plainfield and would eventually like to move somewhere warm and sunny.Outside of work, she studies mortuary science and funeral services.She loves to clean and finds a clean space refreshing and calming.
Sarah
Sarah grew up in Michigan on a family-owned resort. Since then, she's moved around Illinois 5 times.She enjoys doing hair & makeup and going to concerts.She looks forward to putting in her headphones and doing a job well done.
Taby
Taby moved to the area last year and is preparing for college. She has so many random hobbies that she struggles to pick one.Her mom used to clean homes and it's because of her that she came to enjoy cleaning so much.
Tara
Tara has bounced around from Plainfield, Hickory Hills, and Bloomington throughout her life and currently lives in Aurora.She enjoys going on runs, reading, and listening to a lot of different genres of music!She really enjoys learning new and more efficient ways to clean!
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Our Service
***WE DO NOT OFFER ONE-TIME VISITS.***
RECURRING SERVICE EVERY 1-6 WKS ONLY.
Clove is a lifestyle cleaning service. We specialize in detailed whole-home cleaning every 1-6 weeks for busy families. We have a specific cleaning method that we use in every home, every visit.Most cleaning companies would call what we do "deep cleaning", but we just call it "cleaning" — why would you want anything less? 😉
What We Always Do
Use our own tools, supplies, and homemade, eco-friendly solutions: you don't supply a thing!
Dusting
Vacuuming
Mopping
Baseboards
Kitchens
Counters
Stoves
Microwaves
Bathrooms
Sinks
Showers/Tubs
Toilets
What We Sometimes Do
Make/Tidy Beds
(if left unmade or fresh sheets are left out for us)
Spot Clean Windows
(if we notice smudges, smears, or streaks)
Clean Inside Oven
(by request)
Clean Inside Fridge
(by request)
Clean Inside Cabinets
(by request)
What We Never Do
"Maid" Activities
(dishes, laundry, etc.)
Move Furniture/Decor
(we'll clean around/under it just as well)
Home Organizing
(tidying, decluttering)
Clean Up Pet Messes
(pee, poo, puke — yuck!)
Use Step Ladders
(we use 8' extendable dusters)
Your First Clean
Our first visit is called the "initial clean". It's scheduled for 3 hours and includes up to 4 cleaners depending on the size of your home.This is a longer appointment as we're learning your house for the first time and working through any existing dirt/dust buildup. It also puts us in the best shape to maintain your home efficiently during recurring service.
Recurring Service
After completing your initial clean, we’ll follow up to confirm you’re happy with everything and are ready to schedule recurring service.We’ll pick a day of the week (M-F) and time slot (8am, 11am, or 2p) that works for you and we’ll keep showing up every 1-6 weeks until you tell us to stop.Recurring visits are scheduled for 2.5 hours with up to 4 cleaners depending on home size.We do not require a contract. You can cancel service any time. We do charge a $50 cancelation fee for appointments canceled with less than 24 hours notice.
FAQ's
Do I have to be home during my appointment?
No. As long as we have a door code or spare key, we're happy to let ourselves in. We do not hold copies of keys, so if you don't have any keyless entry options, we recommend using a lockbox like this.
Is it a problem if I'm home during my appointment?
Nope. We'll confirm which room you'd like to be in during the appointment and we'll clean that area first so we can stay out of each other's way.
Can my pets be out while you clean?
Yes. We love pets and many of them end up on our Instagram. However, if they're scared of vacuums or don't appreciate strangers wandering around their house, it may be best for them to go in a crate or head to daycare.
Will you use my vacuum?
No. Our cleaning method is designed around everyone on our team having their own vacuum. Our cleaners are trained specifically on how to use every single feature of the exact vacuum model we use.We understand why you might ask — you don't want other people's dirt, allergens, etc. dragged into your home. Our vacuums use a double filtration system, one of which is a HEPA filter. We replace filters regularly and clean/service all of our vacuums regularly. Our team empties their vacuum's dust bin and clears the brush head between every visit.
How do you mop?
We use a cuban mop technique. This is a style of damp mopping using a microfiber towel pushed around with a long handle. It's the next best thing to scrubbing on hands and knees, which we also do when necessary.
Will you use this specific cleaning product that I provide?
Maybe. We make many of our own cleaning solutions from scratch and we're really proud of them. Our entire cleaning method is designed around a specific set of products that our team is trained in. Everything we use is eco-friendly and non-toxic. However, if you have a very specific need that one of our products will not meet, we will consider using a specific product you provide as long as we can find a way to incorporate it into our cleaning process.
How do I pay?
All of our billing is handled electronically via Square. You can pay by card or direct debit from a bank account. We will save your payment method on file and bill you automatically after each clean, or if you'd prefer, we can email + text you an invoice to pay manually after each clean.
Can I tip?
Yes. You can leave cash for our team or add a tip to your online payment. 100% of all tips are split evenly between the cleaners at your appointment. Note: our team is paid well, so while tips are greatly appreciated, they are not relied upon by anyone to earn a living.
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Our Pricing
Clove is one of the more expensive cleaning services you'll find. We do things right and pay our team well. If you're looking for discount cleaning, we're not the service for you, and that's okay.
Why We Cost More
• We pay our cleaners more than other cleaning companies.
• We invest in our team with paid training, great wages, annual raises, performance bonuses, health benefits, retirement savings, and paid holidays.
• We invest in quality equipment and eco-friendly products, many of which we make in-house.
• We’re insured, bonded, and pay taxes.
Why We're Worth it
• We’re a small, local, close-knit team. You’ll see the same friendly, familiar faces every visit. We never use subcontractors.
• No one cares more about attention to detail, communication, & caring for your home and your family than us. This isn’t just lip service, we really, truly mean it.
• We’re really good at what we do. You'd think every company could say that, but if you’ve tried other cleaning services, you know that's not the case. We show up on time, every time. We work just as hard and pay as much attention to detail on your 50th cleaning as we do on your 1st.
How Our Pricing Works
Our pricing is a simple, flat rate based on the number of cleaners required for your home.We typically use our entire appointment time (3 hrs for initial clean, 2.5 hrs for recurring visits), but on the occasion we finish a bit early, pricing stays the same. Same goes for the occasions we go a bit over time - same price.Our typical client requires 2 cleaners, pays $245 per recurring visit, and has us clean for them every 3-4 weeks.
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Looking for satisfying, fast-paced work with full-time pay & part-time hours?
Searching for a different kind of job? Something fast-paced & satisfying?Looking for full-time pay with part-time hours?Want a consistent schedule with no nights and no weekends?How about a great team of coworkers who care about doing things right? Click here to meet our teamClove Cleaning is an eco-friendly home cleaning service based in Batavia. We serve Saint Charles, Geneva, Batavia, Aurora, Naperville, & Oswego. We work in a team format with 2-4 cleaners per home. All supplies and equipment are provided.Cleaners drive their own vehicle to 2-3 client homes per day. We reimburse all driving time, mileage, & tolls between cleans, and every cleaner receives a $500 annual budget for vehicle maintenance. Cleaners visit our Batavia office once a week to restock supplies.Our hours are Mon-Fri, 8a-5p with 3 shifts: 8a-11a, 11a-2p, 2p-5p. Most cleaners work 12 shifts per week with 2 full days (3 shifts) and 3 short days (2 shifts), for an average of 30 hours of cleaning time each week, plus ~2 hours of driving time.Pay starts at $20/hr + tips ($18/hr for 2 week training period) with raises every 6mo and opportunity for additional training & advancement. High-performing cleaners earn up to $22.50/hr in just 6 months and top-performing senior cleaners earn over $30/hr.We have a detailed 2 week paid training program.We offer health, dental, & vision benefits and a retirement savings account.We have a flexible time off policy and 9 company holidays, which are paid after your first year (you're also paid for your birthday).We are a team-driven company and pride ourselves on being one of the best employers in the area. Everyone is expected to contribute at a high level and held to a high standard. Our team is very close and our cleaners manage themselves in the field. Everyone is mature, trustworthy, & reliable. Management is extremely supportive and always available to help.Our clients truly appreciate the service we provide and treat us like family. Click here to check out our Google reviewsWARNING: THIS IS HARD WORK. Cancel your gym membership, because you’ll be tired every day. If you don’t have the physical stamina to bend, crouch, kneel, lift, lug, and scrub for up to 8 hours a day, this isn’t the job for you.Prior cleaning experience is not required. If you bring hustle and a good attitude, we’ll take care of the rest. Many of our team have backgrounds in food service, delivery, animal care, & child care.
Requirements
- Live within 35 minutes of Batavia
- Physically fit to work hard manual labor for up to 8 hours a day
- Mental toughness to solve problems, take feedback, and continually improve
- Commitment to serving clients & contributing to a team
- Your own vehicle (driving time, mileage, & tolls between cleans reimbursed, $500 annual budget for vehicle maintenance)
- Willing and able to drive up to a total of 2 hours per day to/from client homes
- Your own smartphone with cellular data
- Be honest, open, & kind
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Our Policies
By booking with Clove Cleaning, you agree to the following terms of service.
Cancelation Fee ($50)
If an appointment is canceled with less than 24 hours notice, we reserve the right to charge a $50 cancelation fee via invoice or card on file. We make exceptions for family emergencies and sickness.
Firearms
Firearms must be securely stored away while our team is in your home.
Lockout Fee ($75)
If we arrive to your home and are unable to gain entry, we will contact you via text message and/or phone call, then wait up to 30 minutes. After 30 minutes of failing to gain entry, our team will leave and a $75 lockout fee will be charged via invoice or card on file.
Late Payment Fee (5%)
If we are unable to collect payment for services rendered within 14 days of service, a 5% late payment fee will be added to the balance due on your outstanding invoice. This process will be repeated for each additional 14 days without payment.
Quality Control
Everyone on our team works hard to make sure you're happy with our cleaning. On the rare occasion we fall short of your expectations, we want to make it right - BUT we typically cannot send cleaners back to your home to touch up missed details. We run a very tight schedule and are often 100% booked. Our most common resolution is a partial refund based on the complaint.
Right to Terminate Service
Clove Cleaning reserves the right to terminate service for any client at any time for any reason. Notice will be provided via text message, email, or phone call.