Two Maids of Arlington Owners Expand Their Support for Cancer Patients
By Lucy Lee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LOCAL CLEANING COMPANY MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Arlington, VA – February 5, 2024 – Mari Millard and Marnie Hammel, the dedicated owners of multiple Two Maids franchising locations, are expanding their support for cancer patients. They are partnering their eighth franchise, Two Maids of Arlington, with Cleaning for a Reason, a nonprofit organization that provides free house cleanings to individuals facing the challenges of cancer.
 Owners (left to right)Mari Millard and Marnie Hammel |
“We partnered our first location in 2016 and have been partnering with Cleaning for a Reason ever since,” said Millard. “We believe that as a female-owned business, it is important to give back to women in our communities, and we are proud to work with this nonprofit. Personally, I lost my spouse to cancer when I was 28 years old and I know how difficult it is to be a caregiver, while trying to maintain the home.”
Through partnership with Cleaning for a Reason, Two Maids of Arlington assists cancer patients by cleaning two homes per month for two consecutive months free of charge. This is an ongoing service to cancer patients residing in Arlington and the surrounding areas. |
| Six years ago, co-owner Marnie Hammel set up a fundraiser for Cleaning for a Reason with her first ever Ironman and raised $2,000. “We have worked directly with many Cleaning for a Reason clients,” said Hammel. “We know how much it means for these women to have a clean home when people come to visit. It is our sincere honor to work with and support this organization and we have donated over 300 cleanings so far with more to come.” |  |
About Two Maids of Arlington
Two Maids of Arlington is a female-owned business by Mari Millard and Marnie Hammel and is one of eight Two Maids locations for Millard and Hammel in DC, MD, Fairfax and Northern VA, and Hilton Head, SC. These locations have won Franchise of the Year three times and Fastest Growing Business three times. The locations have also won other awards including the Breakthrough Office.
Two Maids describes itself as a customer service and technology company that also cleans houses. The franchise leverages technology to ensure a seamless interface and customer experience with up front pricing as well as the ability to schedule cleaning appointments online.
The franchise’s pay for performance system differentiates the company, where customer feedback has a direct impact on employee compensation. The cleaning techs know that a satisfied customer will increase their paycheck so they go above and beyond to ensure a 10 out of 10 rating from every customer. The process also provides feedback so the local franchises can focus on training and development when and where needed.
Two Maids has been recognized by CNN Money, Yahoo News, INC, Entrepreneur, and Better Homes and Gardens. The franchise has also won several awards, including National Maid Service of the Year and the Fastest Growing Cleaning Company in America. For more information about this local company, see twomaidscleaning.com/arlington.
About Cleaning for a Reason
Cleaning for a Reason partners with more than 1,300 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 $18 million in services, helping more than 53,000 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.
