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About Penobscot Cleaning Family Owned in Brewer, ME
Proudly local for 50 years. Founded in 1976, Penobscot Cleaning has grown from a one-truck family business into a trusted local company. Our roots are in Brewer, and we still prioritize neighborly service. For five decades we’ve helped homes and businesses across Penobscot County and Hancock County.
Local. Experienced. Trusted.
50+ Years Serving Brewer, Bangor, Mount Desert Island, and Central Maine!
When you need more than a cleaning company, choose Penobscot Cleaning Services. For insurance claims, request Penobscot Cleaning Services by name.
We are not a franchise. Penobscot Cleaning began as a local family shop and has grown into a licensed restoration and cleaning firm serving homes, seasonal properties, landlords, and businesses across Central Maine. Our decades of work put us where the weather hits first — we understand salt corrosion on coastal windows, winter condensation and attic issues, seasonal-home reopenings, and storm-driven basement flooding. That local knowledge helps us act fast and fix it right.
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Certifications, Equipment & Safety
Our crews are trained in industry best practices and follow strict safety protocols:
IICRC standards for carpet cleaning and restoration.
Mold remediation protocols including containment, HEPA filtration, and moisture-control strategies.
OSHA-compliant biohazard & bloodborne pathogen handling for trauma and drug-lab scenes.
EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm (NAT-33395-1), with six certified renovators on staff, current through June 2030.
Maine Board of Pesticides Control Master/Commercial Applicator, License CMA-5460, Category 7C3 — the license required to treat biohazard, sewage, bloodborne and guano sites with EPA-registered pesticide, including code-regulated jobs like restaurants.
Advanced equipment: Three Butler Systems™ carpet cleaners, industrial air movers, desiccant dehumidifiers, HEPA vacuums, thermal foggers, ultrasonic tanks for contents restoration, and truck-mounted extraction where needed.
Your Community is Our Community
Our mission and values
We focus on safety, clear communication, quick response and quality results. We aim to be the local team you call in an emergency and the cleaning company you trust for regular service.
Insurance Partnerships
We maintain relationships with local insurers and adjusters to streamline claims and support municipal emergency response when needed. We’re committed to the community — hiring locally, investing in staff training, and participating in charitable cleanup projects are part of our mission.
Certifications & training
Our technicians are trained and certified with industry standards (IICRC and other relevant certificates). We are licensed, bonded and carry full insurance for all jobs.
Coordination & Emergency Response
Penobscot Cleaning partners with municipal emergency managers, fire departments, and public works to support coordinated, on-scene mitigation during storms and floods. We offer rapid mobilization, mutual-aid cooperation, and a 24/7 hotline to ensure safe, efficient response when communities need it most.
Community involvement
We support local charities, school events, and community cleanups. Our 50th anniversary was marked by community appreciation events and local sponsorships.
Local Investment & Community Resilience
We invest in Central Maine by hiring locally, training technicians to industry standards, and running community cleanup and preparedness initiatives. These efforts build resilience—reducing repeat damage, improving public health, and strengthening neighborhoods across Brewer, Bangor, and Penobscot County.
FAQs
How long have you been in business?
Since 1976 — over 50 years.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, we carry full liability and worker’s comp.
Do you hire local staff?
Yes — we are proud to employ local technicians and train them.
Where is your office?
We have two locations: 565 Wilson Street, Brewer, Maine 04412, and 211 Bar Harbor Rd., Trenton, Maine 04605. See our contact page for hours and directions.