Diverse Supplier Spotlight: Reese Professional Cleaning Service

BY COLIN HEFFINGER

“Business isn’t about making money—it’s about making friends.” For James Reese Sr., founder of Reese Professional Cleaning Service, building meaningful relationships with clients has always been the foundation of his brand. Today, James Reese Jr. continues to lead with his father’s mindset through professional cleaning services that help businesses while giving back to their communities.

James Reese Sr. started his first cleaning business, Paoli House and Window Cleaning, in 1944 with an eighth-grade education. He relocated twelve years later and started his business over, serving a variety of high-profile clients in New York City. When he came back to the Philadelphia area, he passed the business over to his son in 1982. Reese Professional Cleaning Service now provides a wide array of cleaning options—from office to post construction and everything in between.

James Reese Jr. credits his father’s philosophies for shaping the business into the brand it is today. “Common sense is the most important skill in business,” Reese states. “Do the right thing, every single time. Do the job right the first time. Be honorable and respectful. Everything else will fall into place.”

Reese’s business has always focused on standing out in the industry. When James Reese Jr. first took over, he and his father analyzed the competition to find what they were missing out on.

They became the only local cleaning business with a live person instead of an answering machine and quickly offered same-day service. Providing these differences helped them land bigger contracts and opened doors to new services, like janitorial and post construction cleaning.

During the pandemic, Reese combined a variety of biodegradable cleaning products to create what he calls the R.O.C., which stands for Reese Organic Cleaner. It functions as a powerful cleaning solution that eliminates even the toughest stains.

This created a unique edge as their products were both biodegradable and effective at eliminating COVID19. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, Reese did not lose any clients and instead explored new creative opportunities to help the brands he had been serving for years.

To continuously give back to communities in which they serve, Reese created the Recovery to Work Program. It serves to provide jobs to convicted felons living in halfway houses. “People said not to take a chance on them,” Reese states. “But if you never trust a person, how will you know what they’re going to do? These guys always appreciate that we’ve provided them with a real opportunity.”

“This is our first time coming into Delaware,” Reese reflects. “While exploring local businesses, we quickly realized how friendly people are. Attending the State Chamber events, it’s unique that you’re able to walk up and just start talking to others and network effectively. Delaware’s atmosphere matches our values and we’re thrilled to become part of its business community.”

Reese Professional Cleaning Service provides cleaning for schools, daycares, offices, religious institutions, industrial environments, and post construction sites while offering same day service and their own biodegradable solutions. Learn more at reesecleaningservice.com.