What happens when an architect and an operations expert join forces to disrupt the commercial cleaning industry?

In this episode of The Dirt on Clean, host Thais Graham sits down with Illissa Figueroa and Ana Chicas McNamara, the powerhouse duo behind Preferred Capitol Cleaning, a woman-owned business reshaping how professional cleaning is delivered in the DMV.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• How Illissa and Ana merged design precision with operational excellence

• The unique challenges and wins of running a women-owned cleaning company

• Why effective communication and systems matter more than just "getting it done"

• How their background in architecture and business sets their services apart

• Why they’re passionate about elevating standards in an often-overlooked industry

🌐 Learn more: preferredcapitolcleaning.com
👥 Connect with Illissa: linkedin.com/in/illissamfigueroa
👥 Connect with Ana: linkedin.com/in/ana-chicas-mcnamara
🎙️ Be a guest: inteliart.ai/thedirtoncleanpodcast