The Highland Park Turnover

Sarah called us on a Thursday afternoon with a problem. She'd just listed a Highland Park property that had been a rental for 8 years. The previous tenant had left it in rough shape—grease buildup in the kitchen, soap scum caked on bathroom tile, carpet stains throughout, and a general layer of grime that made the home feel neglected. "I couldn't even take listing photos," Sarah told us. "The sellers were embarrassed, and I had an open house scheduled for Saturday. I needed a miracle."

We had a 3-person team on-site by 8am Friday. This wasn't a standard cleaning—it was a full property restoration. We brought in our deep-cleaning equipment: commercial steamers, professional-grade degreasers, and tile restoration tools. The kitchen alone took 4 hours. Years of cooking residue had turned the backsplash yellow and left the range hood nearly opaque. The bathrooms required hands-and-knees scrubbing to restore the grout. Every surface, every corner, every forgotten spot got attention.