Did You Know We Clean That?

Three Divisions, One Trusted Company for Cleaning and Protection in Northern Illinois

When most people think of Clean Bee, they usually think of carpet cleaning first. That makes sense. Carpet cleaning is one of the services many local families have trusted us with for years.

But carpet is only part of what we do.

Between Clean Bee, The Cleaning Studio, and Fiber ProTector of Northern Illinois, we offer a wide range of cleaning and protection services for homes throughout Northern Illinois. From Lakemoor and McHenry County to Lake County, nearby communities, and parts of southern Wisconsin, our team helps homeowners care for the surfaces, textiles, and spaces they use every day.

That is why we have been asking a simple question:

Did you know we clean that?

Clean Bee has grown into more than one service category. Today, our company includes three connected divisions, each focused on helping you care for your home in a different way.

Logo Clean Bee

Clean Bee Cleaning and Protection is the division many customers know first. Through cleanbee.net, homeowners can learn more about carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, hard surface floor cleaning, air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, leather cleaning, pet urine treatment, spot removal, carpet repair, carpet dyeing, and more.

Logo Cleaning Studio

The Cleaning Studio is our specialty rug care division. Through thecleaningstudio.com, customers can learn more about area rug cleaning, rug pickup and delivery, rug drop-off information, and specialized rug care for homes throughout Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Logo Textile Protector

Fiber ProTector of Northern Illinois is our textile protection division. Through textileprotector.com, customers can learn more about protecting carpets, rugs, upholstery, and other textiles after cleaning.

Three divisions. Three websites. One trusted company.

More Than Carpet Cleaning

Many customers first call Clean Bee for carpet cleaning, then later discover we can help with much more.

Your home has many surfaces and soft furnishings that collect soil, dust, oils, spills, pet accidents, allergens, and everyday buildup. Some are easy to see. Others are easy to overlook until they start looking dull, smelling musty, or becoming harder to clean on your own.

To make it simple, our services generally fall into a few main categories:

  • Soft surface cleaning: carpet, upholstery, area rugs, leather, patio cushions, and other textiles.
  • Hard surface cleaning: tile, stone, wood, laminate, vinyl, and other hard floors.
  • Specialty problem solving: pet urine treatment, odor concerns, spot removal, carpet repair, and carpet dyeing.
  • Home system cleaning: air duct cleaning and dryer vent cleaning.
  • Textile protection: Fiber ProTector protection for carpets, rugs, upholstery, and other fabrics.

Instead of trying to remember every service we offer, the easier question is this:

Do you have something in your home that needs to be cleaned, refreshed, repaired, or protected? Ask us.

There is a good chance one of our three divisions can help.

Why Area Rugs Need Their Own Kind of Care

Area rugs may sit on the floor like carpet, but they should not always be cleaned like carpet.

Many rugs are made with wool, silk, cotton, viscose, synthetic fibers, or a blend of materials. Some are hand-knotted. Some have delicate fringe. Some have dyes that need to be tested before cleaning. Some have pet accidents, heavy soil, odor issues, or embedded grit that needs more than a quick surface cleaning.

That is where The Cleaning Studio comes in.

Instead of treating your rug like wall-to-wall carpet, The Cleaning Studio provides a more thoughtful approach designed around the rug itself. Rugs can be evaluated, cleaned, rinsed, dried, and finished in a setting designed for specialty rug care.

For homeowners in McHenry County, Lake County, Northern Illinois, and southern Wisconsin, The Cleaning Studio gives area rugs a dedicated place to receive the care they deserve.

Protection Helps Keep Clean Surfaces Looking Better Longer

Cleaning removes soil, spots, odors, and buildup. Protection helps your cleaned surfaces stand up better to everyday life.

Through Fiber ProTector of Northern Illinois, we can help protect many of the textiles in your home, including carpets, rugs, upholstery, and other fabrics. This can be especially helpful in busy family rooms, dining areas, living rooms, kids’ spaces, pet-friendly homes, and anywhere spills are likely to happen.

Protection does not mean a surface can never stain. It gives you a better opportunity to respond quickly when spills happen, and it can make ongoing care easier.

For many homes, cleaning and protection work best together. First, clean the surface properly. Then, protect it so it has added defense against daily use.

One Call Can Help With More Than One Problem

One of the biggest benefits of working with Clean Bee is convenience.

You may call about carpet cleaning and realize your upholstery could use attention too. You may schedule rug cleaning and ask about fabric protection. You may be dealing with pet odor and discover that a rug, carpet, or upholstery item needs more specialized care. You may be getting ready for guests and want help with carpets, tile, furniture, and dryer vents before they arrive.

Instead of trying to find a different company for every surface in your home, you can start with one trusted team.

We know your home is not made up of one surface. It is a mix of carpet, rugs, furniture, hard floors, textiles, vents, cushions, and everyday living spaces. Our services are designed to help you care for more of those spaces with confidence.

Visit the Right Website for the Service You Need

Because our company has grown into three connected divisions, we have three websites to help you find the right information.

  • Visit cleanbee.net for carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, hard surface cleaning, air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, leather cleaning, pet urine treatment, spot removal, carpet repair, carpet dyeing, and other in-home cleaning services.
  • Visit thecleaningstudio.com for area rug cleaning, rug pickup and delivery, rug drop-off information, and specialized rug care.
  • Visit textileprotector.com for Fiber ProTector services, textile protection information, and ways to help protect carpets, rugs, upholstery, and fabrics after cleaning.

No matter which website you visit first, you are still working with the same trusted local company.

Not Sure If We Clean It? Ask Us.

Sometimes the easiest way to find out is to ask.

If you have carpet, area rugs, upholstery, tile, stone, leather, patio cushions, air ducts, dryer vents, pet concerns, odor issues, spots, stains, or another cleaning concern in your home, reach out to Clean Bee.

We can let you know whether it is something we handle, which division is the best fit, and what options make the most sense.

You may be surprised by how much we can help with.

At Clean Bee, The Cleaning Studio, and Fiber ProTector of Northern Illinois, we are proud to offer three divisions with one shared goal: helping homeowners throughout Northern Illinois care for their homes with cleaning and protection services they can trust.

Wondering If We Clean Something in Your Home?

Give Clean Bee a call or request a free estimate. We will help you find the right service for your carpet, rugs, upholstery, hard surfaces, textiles, vents, cushions, and more.

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David Meintz

David Meintz
Owner, Operations Manager

I am the owner of Clean Bee, the husband of Michelle Meintz and proud father to two sets of twins. I am hard working, driven, caring and passionate, I live my life to hopefully inspire others and to lead by example.

Prior to starting Clean Bee, I was an aircraft mechanic for 15 years where I learned the value of structure, attention to detail, having a team you can count on, and knowing that having and following procedures is critical to being successful.

As one of the leaders of Clean Bee, one of my main goals is to provide a valued skill set to our employees, instilling pride in the job performed and making sure that each employee knows they are valued.

I enjoy weight lifting, cross fit and Obstacle course racing, as well as traveling with my wife and family.

 

Michelle Meintz

Michelle Meintz
AKA The Queen Bee

I am the owner of Clean Bee, the wife of David Meintz, proud mom of two sets of twins and a proud pet owner. I am passionate, loving, caring, enthusiastic, have a big heart and love helping others be the best they can be.

I love being a local family-owned and operated company, working alongside my husband David and my mother-in-law Kathleen daily. I am grateful for our phenomenal crew we have. I have enjoyed watching them grow as individuals, create their own families and helping them successfully reaching their dreams.

Some of my favorite things to do are gardening, card crafting, OCR (obstacle course racing) racing with my family and traveling. I am  also the head of our marketing department. I go out making long lasting relationships with clients and business partners.

I am passionate about helping our local community whenever I can. We have also participated in helping with the Damyak raising funds for the KIN (Kids in Need) the last four years, we have helped with collecting diapers for our local diaper bank and helping with other varies community events.

Our mission is to provide the most outstanding service experience ever by treating our team and clients like family, giving them the freedom to do the things they value most.