White Glove Approved Cleaning Service

04/04/2026

A Really Bad Day for a Cleaner 😅
First off… the clean is an HOUR away.
On a Sunday.
The day of our Lord. 🙏
So naturally, I grab myself a large Dunkin’ Donuts coffee like the responsible adult I am and hit the road.
Drink the whole thing on the way there.
Feeling unstoppable. Powerful. Alive.
…Until I pull up to the house and realize I am about to absolutely 💩 myself.
I sprint upstairs like my life depends on it and unleash pure fury.
Relief. Peace. New beginnings.
I go to flush…
🚫 The water is OFF.
Not “low pressure.”
Not “kinda working.”
OFF OFF.
Now I’m standing there reevaluating every decision I’ve ever made.
Do I:
A) Cry
B) Blame it on the contractors (BECAUSE Y’ALL DO THIS ALLLLLL THE TIME AND YOU KNOW IT 😤)
C) Call the fire department
D) Go buy 10 gallons of water like a survivalist
Well… it was D.
Because there was NO way I was coming back on another Sunday, and my schedule is booked out for 3 weeks and the realtor needed it done yesterday. So I get it kinda flushed.
So there I am…
Cleaning an entire house…
With jugs of water…
Like I’m living in the 1800s.
I finally make it to the top floor.
It’s a beautiful day. Quiet. Peaceful.
I think…
“Wow… this is the closest I’ve been to the beach in months.”
So I take off my shirt to get a little sun while I clean the windows ☀️ (I had on a sports bra)
Close the door behind me…
Start cleaning…
Then it hits me.
🚪 There. Is. No. Handle. To. Get. Back. In.
And if you know anything about beach houses… those doors DO NOT play.
My phone?
Inside.
So now I’m stranded…
Shirtless…
On the 3rd floor…
Questioning my entire existence.
At this point I’m considering just jumping and letting Jesus take the wheel… but apparently God still has plans for me.
So I MacGyver a solution—
Rip a screw out of a patio chair, jam it in the door mechanism, and somehow get back inside. (Don't worry I put it back)
WE ARE BACK IN BUSINESS.
At this point I’m like… nothing else can go wrong.
I go to open the fridge…
😐
Maggots.
Not a few.
Not “kinda bad.”
FILLED.
Like… a full-blown horror movie.
I had to take apart EVERYTHING—ice maker, filters, shelves… all of it.
But you know what?
✨ I GOT. IT. DONE. ✨
No excuses.
Ready for showings.
Because this is what we do.
But next time…
I’m bringing a bucket, a crowbar, and emotional support. 🫠
This actually happened. Every bit of it.

02/12/2026

We got a call from one of our realtors needing a miracle with a 24-hour turnaround. 😅
I was fully booked. Every slot filled.
But I just couldn’t let her down.
She said, “Whatever you can do to make it better before showing.”
With time working against us, we knew we had to focus on what would make the biggest impact FAST. So we made a game plan to go in after 5pm and work into the night.
✔️ Paint the trim crisp white
✔️ Deep clean every surface
✔️ Remove old paint splatters
✔️ Detail everything top to bottom
Y’all… the difference was unreal. 🤯
Fresh white trim + a true deep clean can completely transform a space. It went from “needs work” to “ready to show.”
Sometimes it’s not about doing everything — it’s about doing the right things.
White Glove Approved means we show up when it counts. Even when it’s tight. Even when it’s hard.
Big or small — we make it shine. ✨

01/17/2026

If you are a current or past client and have a moment to vote for us, I would be incredibly grateful.
This business was built from nothing — no shortcuts, no safety net — just showing up even on the days it felt impossible. I was a single mom with very limited options, doing whatever I could to keep moving forward for my daughter.
When I first opened my cleaning service, I offered rock-bottom prices to families who were kind enough to let my daughter come with me — to sit on the couch, watch TV, or play with their kids while I worked. During COVID especially, that kindness meant everything. Those families didn’t just hire a cleaner… they helped a mom survive one of the hardest seasons of her life.
We have come so far since then. And I will never forget the people who believed in me when I was just trying to keep my head above water. Many of the homes I clean today feel like family, and that is something I hold very close to my heart.
Thank you for trusting me, supporting me, and growing with us. Every vote, every referral, every kind word reminds me why I never gave up.
If you’d like to vote, here’s the link 🤍
https://bestof.wilmingtonncmagazine.com/category/10515/best-home-cleaning-service
From the bottom of my heart — thank you.

Cast your vote for the finest in town!

12/19/2025

Check out these before & afters!
You can’t beat our prices or our work ethic.
We’ll organize using what you already have to keep costs down—or we can purchase matching containers if you prefer a uniform look.

📞 Call or text: 910-231-2387

12/11/2025

When your customer has not got in their fireplace... so you improvise before Santa finds out.

12/11/2025

When you come to a customer's house and they are having a Christmas meltdown. So relatable! So we took charge and got decorations up. She was so happy. Need less stress in your life? Call 9102312387

12/10/2025

✨ Getting Ready to Put Your Property on the Market? ✨
Let us make the process simple and stress-free!

🏡 White Glove Approved Cleaning Service now offers Move-Out Cleans + Haul-Away Services all in ONE go!
No juggling multiple companies. No hassle. Just a clean, cleared, market-ready home—fast.

✔️ Deep Move-Out Cleaning
✔️ Junk / Furniture Haul Away
✔️ Reliable • Insured • Professional
✔️ Serving Wilmington, Rocky Point, Burgaw & surrounding areas

📞 Call or text to book your spot! 910-231-2387
Let’s get that property sparkling and SOLD! ✨

10/22/2025

If any of my regular customers need their down blankets dry cleaned I am dropping off some. I need to collect them all this week. Just text and let me know. It runs about 60 to 80 to get them done at least that is what it cost last time!

10/15/2025

When I am not cleaning I also own Port City Minis a local pony party buisness. Go check us out! This is Trick or Treat the mini horse.

10/15/2025

😌✨️ “I’m just a weirdo — the nastier it is, the more satisfying!”
NO JUDGMENT HERE 🤣🤣🤣

I see so many cleaners say, “Oh I don’t do that,” or “That’s too gross.”
Umm… ma’am… that’s the point of cleaning! 🤪

If you want to do cupcake cleans for top dollar, go for it.
But give me the nasty jobs for a reasonable price, please.
There’s nothing more satisfying than turning a disaster into ✨ spotless perfection.

💪 Some of y’all are running from grime — I’m running toward it with a scrub brush. 😂

10/14/2025

Another bathroom restored to its original beauty!
Just look at that grout and hard water buildup difference! 💪 We also got all hard water buildup up from all the sinks, toilets exc.

Hard water can cause major damage and buildup over time — but with the right products, tools, and know-how, it can be restored and protected. 🧼🤍

10/08/2025

I have a question that’s been bugging me… 🤔

Why is it that cleaners — especially women — are not expected to run their businesses like any other trade or contractor?

We work incredibly hard, yet we don’t get nearly the respect we deserve. 💪

When a plumber, electrician, or contractor gives a quote, no one argues with their price, asks for a split, or tells them to “just charge by the hour.” But for cleaners? People expect us to eat the cost of gas, insurance, supplies, and travel time — and still run a business.

Let’s break it down for a second:
🚗 I pay for gas, insurance, and supplies.
🕒 I pay my employees for travel time to and from each home.
So if we’re at your house for 4 hours, that doesn’t include the 30 minutes there and 30 minutes back. With two cleaners, that’s about $40 just in travel pay — before gas or materials.

People don’t realize how much goes into running a cleaning business.

And here’s another thing: The better and faster we get, the less “hourly” time we spend — but that’s because of experience. My 3-year employee started slow (like we all do), but now we move like a machine. 🧼 Years of practice, product testing, and refining our methods mean your home gets cleaned efficiently and thoroughly — not rushed.

That’s why I’ll never charge by the hour. You’re not paying for minutes — you’re paying for skill, consistency, and quality.

You wouldn’t ask a mechanic or roofer to charge you by the minute. Cleaning is a trade, too — and it deserves that same respect. 🙌