
Cancer Patients Can Rely on Dirt Divas Cleaning Service
By Lucy Lee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LOCAL CLEANING COMPANY MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Detroit Lakes, MN – December 20, 2024 – Dirt Divas Cleaning Service, LLC is proud to announce its new partnership with Cleaning for a Reason, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free house cleaning to cancer patients undergoing treatment, surgery, or hospice care across the United States and Canada. This collaboration marks the beginning of Dirt Divas’ mission to extend its services beyond traditional cleaning, offering support and relief to individuals and families facing the challenges of cancer. Owner and CEO Amelia Schermerhorn is excited to launch this initiative.
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“We have all witnessed the immense toll that cancer takes on patients and their caregivers—not only physically, but also emotionally and mentally,” says Schermerhorn. “The journey can be overwhelming, and even everyday tasks like cleaning the home can become a heavy burden during such a challenging time. A clean home can provide a sense of comfort, relief, and control amidst the chaos, giving patients and their families one less worry to face. This is what inspired me to partner with Cleaning for a Reason. It perfectly aligns with my desire to use my skills and resources to truly make a difference in people’s lives.” |
Through partnership with Cleaning for a Reason, Dirt Divas Cleaning Service, LLC supports two cancer patients homes each month for two consecutive months free of charge. This is an ongoing service to cancer patients residing within a 30-mile radius of Detroit Lakes.
About Dirt Divas Cleaning Service, LLC
Since 2011, Dirt Divas Cleaning Service, led by owner and CEO Amelia Schermerhorn and Operations Manager Allaine Leyva, has built a reputation for delivering exceptional cleaning services rooted in the belief that a clean home is a happy home. Based in Detroit Lakes, MN, the company specializes in providing personalized cleaning solutions for residential homes, lake homes, and vacation rentals with flexible options, including weekly, biweekly, or monthly services.
Dirt Divas offers a comprehensive range of services, including residential cleaning, commercial cleaning, vacation rental cleaning, and post-construction cleaning. Clients can choose from deluxe deep cleans, maintenance cleans, and move-in/move-out cleans, with additional services available for ovens, refrigerators, blinds, and more at an added cost. Setting themselves apart, Dirt Divas crafts their own cleaning products, ensuring a thoughtful and unique approach to every home they service.
Recognized for their commitment to quality, Dirt Divas has received the Best of the Lakes Area award for both 2023 and 2024. For more information, visit dirtdivascleaningservice.com.
About Cleaning for a Reason
Cleaning for a Reason partners with more than 1,400 residential cleaners throughout the United States and Canada to offer free house cleaning to any household battling cancer. Since 2006, the nonprofit and its partners have donated more than $20 million in services, helping more than 58,000 cancer patients. In 2017, Cleaning for a Reason was adopted by ISSA Charities, the charitable arm of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association. To apply for services, to join as a cleaning partner, or to support the work of Cleaning for a Reason, visit cleaningforareason.org.





