In 2002 Steve started Brainerd Lakes Cleaning and Supply, a commercial cleaning business, and a janitorial supply house. Both companies were started with Steve as the solo cleaner and build into successful cleaning companies that were sold to their competitors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Steve and his wife Jean launched TheJanitorialStore.com<\/a> in 2005. The site continues to grow, with members in all 50 states and over 30 countries around the world. MyHouseCleaningBiz.com<\/a> was launched in 2009. This website is exclusively for residential cleaning company owners. The sites help commercial and residential cleaning business owners Start, Grow and Scale their cleaning companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2011, Steve became an \u201cISSA Certification Expert\u201d (I.C.E.) as it relates to the association’s Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and Certification Program. In 2016, Steve became a “Certified Professional Trainer” (C.P.T.) by successfully completing Cleaning Management Institute’s Train the Trainer Certification Course and is a trainer for CMI’s Custodial Technician Certification Program and CMI Verified Training Program’s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Residential vs. Commercial Cleaning: Advice from Steve Hanson<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nTop Articles from Steve Hanson<\/h3>\n\n\n\n