Helping Hands Commercial Cleaning has served Chicagoland communities since 2001 with one clear mission: creating cleaner, safer spaces that protect the health and productivity of everyone inside. Founded by Gosia Baran in Amherst, our company was born from a commitment to do things differently—hiring trained employees instead of subcontractors, investing in comprehensive training, and holding ourselves accountable with weekly inspections. Today, we’re trusted by over 1,250 facilities across DuPage and Cook County because we treat your building like it’s our own and our team like family. If you’re looking for reliable cleaning you can count on, get a quote.
For over 25 years, Helping Hands Commercial Cleaning has delivered inspection-driven janitorial services across Chicago: DuPage, Cook, Will, Kane & Lake counties.
Create healthier, safer workplaces through inspection-driven cleaning programs that reduce complaints and protect the health of employees, visitors, and clients.
Deliver accountable, reliable commercial cleaning with trained W-2 staff, weekly inspections, photo documentation, and same-day communication—setting a higher standard than franchise cleaning companies.
We specialize in health-focused cleaning for offices, medical facilities, schools, industrial buildings, and multi-tenant properties. Our trained teams, weekly supervisor inspections, and documented quality assurance systems ensure your facility stays consistently clean, compliant, and complaint-free.
My name is Gosia Baran, and I am the founder of Helping Hands Commercial Cleaning. In 1999, I moved to Chicago from Poland after falling in love with the United States and its opportunities, and with my now husband, Tony.
In 2000, I got pregnant while working full time at a law firm in downtown Chicago. Finding the time and energy to keep a clean home was out of the question, so we hired a cleaning service. The experience was disappointing—unprofessional staff, poor training, and subpar results. I had to provide all the products and train the cleaner myself.
Six weeks after my son was born, I returned to work and found myself spending weekends cleaning instead of enjoying time with my baby. It pained me that I barely had time to spend with him.
Then 9/11 happened and I got laid off from the law firm. That was the moment Helping Hands was born. I promised myself I would create a high-standard cleaning company that delivers quality service, peace of mind, and opportunities for immigrants like myself.
Today, we employ those who come to this country for a better life. We properly train them, provide a career ladder to grow within the company, and support them with resources to achieve their life goals. I am grateful to all of our customers—it is because of them I am able to create a workplace for those seeking opportunities.
Being involved with ISSA/ARCSI helps me grow as a leader and helps not only my employees grow but other businesses as well.
My name is Gosia Baran, and I am the founder of Helping Hands Commercial Cleaning. After being laid off following 9/11, I made a decision: build the cleaning company I wished had existed — one with trained employees, real accountability, and standards that actually hold.
More than 20 years later, Helping Hands serves large commercial facilities across Chicagoland. We hire and train our people directly, invest in their growth, and show up with the same standard every single day.
Proud member of ISSA/ARCSI. Woman-owned since 2001.
Helping Hands commercial builds customized cleaning programs tailored to your building type, usage patterns, compliance needs, and team schedule.
Recurring nightly or daytime programs running 1 to 7 days a week. Same crew, same standards, built around your operational hours and shift rotations.
Workstation care, conference room turnover, lobby upkeep, and kitchen programs — scheduled around your occupancy patterns.
Dedicated on-site coverage for lobbies, restrooms, and high-traffic common areas during your operating hours.
Automated supply tracking and restocking — paper products, soap, and facility consumables managed proactively.
For 25 years, companies across Chicagoland have trusted Helping Hands for Chicago commercial cleaning that actually delivers: GBAC-certified protocols, weekly inspections, and W-2 teams who show up consistently—no excuses, no runaround.
Inspection-Driven Quality Assurance
Trained & Background-Checked Employees
Immediate outreach and higher attendance
Health-First Cleaning Standards
Experience dependable cleaning designed for modern living, with detail-oriented care that transforms every space into a spotless, inviting environment.
We demonstrate integrity at all times and hold ourselves to the highest standards of accountability.
We are committed to providing transparent information to our internal and external clients.
We strive to act positively and professionally as we serve people of all backgrounds.
We seek to deliver excellence in our service by working hard to exceed your expectations.
We are dedicated to delivering consistent and dependable service, ensuring that we always exceed client expectations.
Experience dependable cleaning designed for modern living, with detail-oriented care that transforms every space into a spotless, inviting environment.
Tell us about your facility’s needs and schedule.
We measure your space, identify high-use zones, and design your cleaning plan.
Review and approve your customized cleaning proposal, including scope of work, pricing, and service terms.
Our team arrive fully trained, supervised, and ready to deliver consistent results.
Helping Hands commercial provides commercial cleaning services across Chicagoland, including Elmhurst, Oak Brook, Downers Grove, Naperville, Schaumburg, Lombard, Addison, Glen Ellyn, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village, and surrounding communities.
Addison
Bensenville
Carol Stream
Downers Grove
Elmhurst
Glendale Heights
Itasca
Lisle
Lombard
Naperville
Roselle
Villa Park
West Chicago
Wheaton
Willowbrook
Winfield
Wood Dale
Bartlett
Bolingbrook
Woodridge
Aurora
Batavia
Elburn
Elgin
Geneva
North Aurora
South Elgin
St. Charles
Carpentersville
Algonquin
East Dundee
Huntley
Chicago
Alsip
Bedford Park
Bridgeview
Broadview
Burbank
Cicero
Des Plaines
Elk Grove Village
Franklin Park
Harvey
Hillside
Hoffman Estates
Lincolnwood
Markham
Matteson
McCook
Niles
Palatine
Rolling Meadows
Schaumburg
Skokie
South Holland
Streamwood
Tinley Park
Wheeling
Bolingbrook
Crest Hill
Elwood
Frankfort
Joliet
Lockport
Mokena
New Lenox
Plainfield
Romeoville
Shorewood
Wilmington
Learn more about who we are, what we stand for, and why businesses across Chicagoland trust us. We’ve compiled answers to the most common questions from businesses across DuPage and Cook County
Since 2001, we’ve built our reputation on accountability, not empty promises. Unlike franchise cleaning companies that rely on subcontractors, we employ trained staff who are background-checked, uniformed, and supervised. Every service includes weekly supervisor inspections, photo documentation, and direct communication with ownership. You’ll never get the runaround or wait days for a callback. We’re locally owned, woman-owned, and committed to delivering the same high standards at every facility we serve across DuPage and Cook County.
Helping Hands Commercial Cleaning was founded in 2001 by Gosia Baran, who immigrated to Chicago from Poland and saw a need for more reliable, health-focused commercial cleaning. Over the past 25 years, we’ve grown to serve 1,250+ facilities across Chicagoland, including offices, medical practices, schools, industrial buildings, warehouses, and municipal facilities. Our team has expanded to over 120 employees, but we’ve never lost sight of our original mission: delivering consistent quality and peace of mind to every client.
Inspection-driven cleaning means we don’t just clean and leave—we verify our work. Every account receives weekly supervisor inspections using detailed checklists, photo documentation, and quality scorecards. This system ensures accountability and consistency that most cleaning companies don’t offer. For facility managers, it means fewer complaints, documented proof of service, and a direct escalation path when something needs attention. It’s the difference between hoping your cleaning gets done right and knowing it does.
We are 100% independently owned and operated—not a franchise. That means when you call us, you’re speaking directly with our team and ownership, not a call center or a franchise middleman. We have full control over hiring, training, quality standards, and customer service. This allows us to respond faster, customize solutions to your needs, and maintain the high level of accountability that franchise models simply can’t match. Our reputation is built on every job we do, so we take it seriously.
We are proud partners with Cleaning for a Reason, a nonprofit organization that provides free house cleaning services to individuals battling cancer. Through this partnership, we help alleviate the physical burden of maintaining a home during treatment, allowing cancer patients and their families to focus on health and healing. It’s one of the ways we give back to the Chicagoland community that has supported us for over two decades. If you know someone who could benefit from this service, please reach out to us.
