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The Family Behind the Clean

We're your neighbors. We grew up here, raised our families here, and built this company to serve the community we love.

Our Story

Born in Pontiac. Built for Oakland County.

Five Lakes Cleaning started the way most good things do: with a problem that needed solving and people who cared enough to solve it right.

Our founder, a Pontiac native, spent years watching neighbors struggle to find a cleaning service they could actually count on. One that showed up on time, used products safe for kids and pets, and treated every home like it mattered. So in 2022, they built one.

The name comes from Michigan's five Great Lakes — Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario. Lakes that have shaped this state's identity, economy, and spirit for generations. We chose that name because it means something here. It signals that we're proud to be from Michigan, committed to protecting what makes it beautiful, and rooted in the communities that line its shores.

Today, Five Lakes Cleaning serves hundreds of homes and businesses across Oakland County. We're still locally owned, still family-operated, and still just as invested in doing the job right as we were on day one. That's not a marketing line. It's how we sleep at night.

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Five Lakes Cleaning team members preparing eco-friendly supplies before a home cleaning in Pontiac, Michigan
Proudly based in Pontiac, MI
500+
Homes Cleaned
And counting, across Oakland County
4.9
Star Rating
Based on 127+ verified reviews
100%
Satisfaction Rate
We make it right, every single time
3+
Years Serving Oakland County
Local roots, lasting relationships
What We Stand For

Our Core Values

These aren't words on a wall. They're the principles we hire by, train by, and hold ourselves accountable to every day.

Uncompromising Quality

We don't do "good enough." Every clean follows a detailed checklist and every team member is trained to notice what others miss. If it's not right, we come back and make it right.

Trust You Can Count On

You're letting us into your home. We don't take that lightly. Every cleaner is background-checked, reference-verified, and fully insured. Your security is non-negotiable.

Eco-Friendly Always

We're named after Michigan's Great Lakes. It would be hypocritical to clean your home with harsh chemicals that end up in those waters. All of our products are biodegradable, pet-safe, and effective.

Community First

We hire locally, support Oakland County businesses, and reinvest in the neighborhoods we serve. When you hire Five Lakes Cleaning, your money stays in the community.

Consistency You Can Rely On

Whether it's your first clean or your fiftieth, you get the same high standard every single time. We assign consistent teams to recurring clients so you always know who's coming.

Total Transparency

Flat-rate pricing, no hidden fees, no confusing contracts. You'll know exactly what you're paying and exactly what we'll do before we ever set foot in your space.

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