Crystal Clean Housekeeping LLC specializes in providing residential and commercial cleaning services. Clients may opt for one time cleanings all the way up to continuous, routine cleanings, and the company also takes pride in utilizing eco-friendly, EPA approved green cleaning products. Crystal Patzel is the owner of Crystal Clean Housekeeping.
Tell us a little about your business. – We are a family owned operation; my husband and I make all the business decisions together. We started with residential cleaning and have grown recently into commercial as well. We have our own way of running the business that includes one housekeeper assigned to each client. This helps with the cleaning process because the housekeeper becomes familiar with the home and is able to complete tasks at a faster rate.
How did you get started in the business? – I started cleaning homes when I was very young. I did it for neighbors to make extra money. As I got older, I started cleaning for the elderly as a way to help them out with tasks they couldn’t do themselves. Eventually I began my sole-proprietorship, and over time more Lincoln residents were expressing interest in the services I had to offer. Three months ago my husband and I decided to get our LLC and hire employees to help with the work load I was already receiving. Surprisingly in four months, our number of calls have grown at such a rate that we have eight employees and are still looking to hire more.
What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? – Hiring employees is a difficult task. It is hard to find people who enjoy cleaning as I do and are willing to complete tasks the way I ask.
What has been your most important achievement professionally? – In the three months we have had our LLC we have started cleaning for a sorority, an apartment complex as well as an office complex. As our business grows we grow in business sense; I have learned many things from starting my own business and I love to learn.
Tell me a little about your family. – My husband and I have three children. One is in school, 3rd grade actually! We spend our free time playing with our children, camping and going on family outings. We are Catholic and love teaching our children about God. Because we are family-oriented, we choose to have Saturdays and Sundays off so our employees can spend the weekends with their families too.
What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? – My children love to swim!
What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? – I studied human behavior and have a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science from Bellevue University.
If you could choose only one descriptive word to be remembered as, what would it be? – Dedicated.
If you had a theme song, what would it be? – “Stronger” by Kelly Clarkson. My past has had some bumps but I always get up and brush it off. And everything has made me who I am today. I like to think I’m a strong woman who has created a great life for myself and my family.
If you could choose any other profession to be successful in, what would it be? – I can’t think of anything, because I love being a business owner! I love to clean and I love being in charge of a business.
If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? – At (402) 902-8113, visit our website at www.crystal-clean-housekeeping.com, or find us on Facebook, Twitter or even Pinterest!