Specialists in cleaning and maintenance services for residential and commercial clients.
While there are many cleaning and maintenance companies in Chicago’s North Suburban area, surprisingly few have the prerequisite knowledge to provide cleaning and maintenance services beyond that of a typical maid service.
Look on The Bright Side – contact us today for a free estimate on your next residential or commercial cleaning or maintenance project.
We specialize in:
Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Duct & Vent Cleaning, Power Washing, and more.


On-Site Carpet Cleaning
Your wall-to-wall carpeting needs regular upkeep and maintenance. These reasons mostly include:
Aesthetics
Indoor and Outdoor Allergens
Pet Stains
Odors
We would be more than happy to give your house a once over before special events or the holiday seasons.
After our initial in-home consultation, The Bright Side will address your specific carpet care needs with our industry-leading approach to carpet cleaning – including thorough pre-treatment, residue-free treatment solutions, triple-pass rinse extraction, and specialized techniques for especially tough cases. Big area? Big furniture? No problem! The Bright Side prepares the area to be cleaned from start to finish—including moving unwieldy pieces of furniture.
Off-Site Rug Cleaning
Area rugs have different cleaning requirements than wall-to-wall carpeting. Don’t let inexperienced cleaners treat your fine Oriental rugs or other area rugs with inappropriate in-home cleaning equipment.
The Bright Side has its own facility specifically for cleaning your area rugs, no matter if they’re precious heirlooms or more common pieces. When we provide your free estimate for your area rug cleaning job, we’ll evaluate potential problems associated with any cleaning risks and whether or not certain types of stains or soiling can be corrected by cleaning or not. When The Bright Side cleans your area rugs off site in our facility, we typically expect a 10-day turnaround. This allows for a full, thorough cleaning of both sides of the rug, post-cleaning inspection, and re-cleaning if necessary. We also perform fringe cleaning and whitening when appropriate.


Upholstery Cleaning
Your upholstered furniture goes through a lot over the course of typical day-to-day use:
Stains and spills
Exposure to indoor and outdoor allergens
Pet messes
Odors
Keep your upholstered items looking great with regular cleaning and preventative protection application from professionals who specialize in upholstery cleaning and care.
After our initial in-home consultation, The Bright Side will address your specific upholstery cleaning and protection needs, starting with a thorough pre-vacuuming and pre-test to ensure we use cleaning agents that are both appropriate and safe for your upholstery.
Leather Furniture Cleaning
The Bright Side offers different restoration processes for different types of leather furniture. The three main types of leather are:
Protected leather: Leather that has been “painted” and covered in a plasticized opaque coating. The finish may be matte or gloss.
Aniline leather: Leather that has been stained with a transparent dye and has no finish.
Nubuck leather: Like suede, nubuck leather has a slight nap or abraded effect.
During the estimate process, The Bright Side will take note of what type of leather you have, what condition it’s in, and we’ll discuss what options are available for partial and/or full restoration—keeping in mind your intentions and budget.


Power Washing
Power washing is done with heated water at 3600 pounds per square inch of pressure and can be used to clean a variety of outdoor surfaces. Additionally, we can restore and seal your unpainted, stained, or natural wood surfaces.

Air Duct & Vent Cleaning
Did you know that the air in your home may be two to three times more polluted than the air outside? Indoor air often contains irritants that can cause or exacerbate all kinds of health problems. Don’t let indoor pollution be a menace in your household.

Miscellaneous Cleaning
The Bright Side offers cleaning of several miscellaneous household structures, including gutters, downspouts, basements, and water damage restoration.
Curious about what chemicals we use? Check out the FAQ page.

From carpet cleaning in Wilmette to power washing in Barrington- we are proud to offer our carpet cleaning and other services to the following areas:
- Northbrook
- Wilmette
- Glenview
- Lake Bluff
- Lake Forest
- Highwood
- Highland Park
- Glencoe
- Winnetka
- Kenilworth
- Evanston
- Lincolnwood
- Skokie
- Park Ridge
- Niles
- Morton Grove
- Rosemont
- Des Plaines
- Mt. Prospect
- Schaumburg
- Rolling Meadows
- Hoffman Estates
- Inverness
- Palatine
- Prospect Heights
- Arlington Heights
- Wheeling
- Buffalo Grove
- Kildeer
- Long Grove
- Barrington
- Lake Zurich
- Hawthorn Woods
- Vernon Hills
- Libertyville
- Mundelein
- Mettawa
- Indian Creek
- Lincolnshire
- Bannockburn
- Riverwoods
- Deerfield
- Gurnee
- Green Oaks