Team Clean, Inc.

About Us

Team Clean, Inc. is a minority and woman-owned commercial janitorial services company in Philadelphia. Due mainly to the service focus and vision of its founder/president/CEO—Donna L. Allie, PhD.—the company has enjoyed incredible success in its’ four decades in business.

Donna obtained her BA in Sociology but was unable to fulfill the dream of working in her chosen field. As a single mother who needed to provide for her child and herself, Donna discovered the potential of cleaning houses on Philadelphia’s Main Line by answering newspaper advertisements for that service. She then developed the business by hiring and training women and sending them in pairs to clean houses. With a strong emphasis on quality and reliability.

As an inspiring and engaging leader, the social mission of the company is front and center in Donna’s vision. Upon meeting her, one gets the impression that she will never forget how difficult her early days were, and she wants to do everything she can to help others overcome obstacles and realize their dreams.

Team Clean History

1983

Team Clean is founded by Donna L. Allie.

1985

Donna receives her first commercial cleaning contract.

1989

Team Clean, Inc. is officially incorporated.

1996

Team Clean is named the 96th fastest-growing company in Philadelphia by the Philadelphia Business Journal.

1999

Team Clean is the fourth-largest, woman-owned business in Philadelphia, and the Wharton Small Business Development Center identifies it as one of the fastest-growing, small businesses in that metropolitan area.

2006

The City of Philadelphia honors Team Clean with the Supply, Service, and Equipment Award.

2007

The Philadelphia Phillies name Team Clean the Most Valuable Diverse Business Partner.

2011

Team Clean is named the #1 Top Woman-Owned Business by the Philadelphia Business Journal.

2014

Donna Allie receives the Governor’s ImPAct Award from Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett.

2020

The COVID-19 Pandemic hits and Team Clean is proud to travel to Harrisburg to provide disinfection services for the Pennsylvania state capitol.

2022

Donna Allie is named the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia’s Paradigm Award winner.

2023

Donna Allie is bestowed the Y Honors award from the YMCA as well as the WBEC-East WBE Leadership Award.

“Once, after a long shift cleaning a stadium, Donna gave a ride to an employee who carried a bag, which she assumed was leftover garbage. When Donna told the employee to leave the bag in the dumpster, the employee said that it wasn’t trash—she was taking it home for her family. Perhaps the ever-present reminder that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure is the main reason why Donna keeps her focus on quality and reliability of service. As driving forces which support the realization of that vision, they were the words that enabled the corporate picture.”

Management Philosophy

Management Philosophy

Team Clean ownership and management is directly involved in the day-to-day operations of the company, making it easier to resolve issues and initiate new programs and processes rapidly—without the usual delays experienced by large firms.

To underscore this direct involvement of ownership and management, all sales, operations, and quality assurance functions reside in house. These functions are spearheaded by the president, Donna Allie, and her talented, support staff.

Because Team Clean is committed to providing quality services with quick response, each facility is operated by a project manager whose number-one priority is to provide the best possible service to the facility. Our knowledge and experience, augmented with an intense desire to build a quality company with an outstanding reputation, is the bedrock upon which our success is measured.

Accreditation &
Awards

Over the last four decades, both Team Clean and founder Donna Allie have received numerous awards recognizing the business achievements as well as community involvement.

Among the esteemed recognitions she has received are the U.S. Small Business Administration Small Businessperson of the Year award, Pennsylvania Best Women In Business award, Smart CEO Corporate Culture award for Social Responsibility, Ernest and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award, the District Minority Small Business Person of the Year award, the Harriet Tubman Trailblazer Award, the National Freedom Day Community Service Award, the City of Philadelphia’s Supply, Service, and Equipment Award, the Main Line Martin Luther King Jr. Association’s Business Leadership Award, The Philadelphia Business Journal’s Women of Distinction Award, Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Paradigm Award, the Philadelphia YMCA Honors award, the inaugural African American Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Award, and the WBEC-East WBE Leadership Award. These prestigious accolades underscore her remarkable achievements and contributions. 

Become a Part of Our Team

Become a Part of Our Team

The Team Clean family is constantly growing and we are always looking for new members to join both our cleaning and operational staffs.

Our Team

Our team is the backbone of our company, working tirelessly to maintain impeccable cleanliness standards. Their dedication and meticulous attention to detail ensure that we consistently deliver top-notch service, making them indispensable to our company’s success.

Donna L. Allie
Donna L. Allie Founder & President
Aqil Sabur
Aqil Sabur Executive Vice President
John Forth
John Forth Vice President of Operations
Epifania Estremera
Epifania Estremera Human Resource Generalist / Recruitment & Retention

Responsibility And Sustainability

Team Clean’s organizational structure is designed to provide customers with maximum value, consistent high-quality service, and to make optimum use of our management talent. Team Clean employs specially trained and supervised teams dedicated to each of the five specialized market segments.

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Government
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Our Principles

The structure of interactions in the company

Team Clean places a great emphasis on on-site leadership (project managers) and team-based performance, complemented with a regional operations manager. The project manager at each client location performs multiple tasks daily to ensure compliance with the client’s scope of work. Moreover, this individual plays a valuable role in establishing (and maintaining) good client relations, which creates and fosters a bond dedicated to achieving mutual objectives.

  • Plan and schedule the flow of work
  • Organize equipment and supplies
  • Assign, distribute, direct and coordinate work activities
  • Control costs
  • Seek ways to improve the cleaning product
  • Promote safe working conditions
  • Encourage open lines of communications
  • Recognize employees for superior performance
  • Recommend service improvement to the client

The operations manager ensures that we are meeting your needs, while maintaining Team Clean quality standards. This manager is required to have excellent technical knowledge and strong team leadership skills. The operations manager performs monthly inspections and is a critical liaison between service employees, Team Clean management, and the facility manager.

See why our customers love us!

“We have 13 floors in our building and Team Clean has provided the cleaning of our vinyl flooring over 20 years. Because of them and the way the floors shine, we get compliments on the cleanliness of our building all the time. We have also utilized Team Clean’s snow removal services for the past 5 years! Donna, Gloria, and the team are extremely responsive and timely. I always feel comfortable calling them when last-minute needs come up.”

Patricia G. Wilkerson Scottish Rite House

“For as long as I’ve been managing the Team Clean contract, about 9 years, they have provided amazing janitorial services for our 3 locations. I’ve been able to build an amazing relationship with both Donna and the project manager, Cheryl. Truth be told, she is the best project manager that I have ever worked with. Team Clean is always ready, willing, and able. I look forward to continuing this relationship in the future.”

Monique Brinson City of Philadelphia

“Our company has been working with Team Clean for 20 years. They have provided us with all of our janitorial and custodial needs and have been our provider of choice since our very first engagement. Their leadership team is wonderful. Donna and I have a great relationship. She is always hands on and my management team has nothing but praise for her and her team. She’s always been a leader who says what she means and means what she says and is one of the most honest individuals that I have encountered in my 13 years with PRWT.

Donna is extremely active, socially responsible, and truly a pioneer for women in business in the Philadelphia region. She has started from the ground up and had to use perseverance to get to where she is today. She cares about other people and is all about getting the job done in a fair and equitable way.”

Malik Majeed PRWT

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