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Why "Qinti"?

"Qinti" means hummingbird in Quechua, an indigenous language of Peru. When Olga Risco was choosing a name for her company, she wanted something that honored her Peruvian heritage while capturing the essence of what great cleaning service should be.

Think about how a hummingbird works—it moves with incredible precision, provides an essential service (pollination that keeps ecosystems thriving), and then disappears. That's exactly how Olga envisioned her cleaning service: we come into your home, work with meticulous care, and leave behind only cleanliness and peace of mind.

Our Founding Story

In Peru, Olga Risco had worked as a high-ranking secretary to various government officials, a role where she quickly learned that excellence came from an unprecedented attention to detail. When she immigrated to the United States, Olga began working as a independent housekeeper to support herself and her son, and it was here that she discovered how to translate that precision into exceptional cleaning service.

Olga's meticulous work quickly distinguished her from others in the industry. She understood that her clients weren't just hiring someone to clean—they were hiring someone they could always trust and rely on. Her reputation for excellence and genuine care grew through word of mouth, and her client base expanded rapidly as customers recommended her to friends and neighbors.

In 2008, as demand for her services continued to grow, Olga officially established Qinti Cleaning as a business. Having worked for large cleaning companies herself, she had witnessed how they often prioritized speed and profit over genuine customer service. Olga was determined to build a company that would put customers first and prioritize building relationships that could withstand years.

Our Years of Growth

What started as a solo operation has grown steadily over seventeen years. Today, Qinti Cleaning serves hundreds of families and businesses throughout Los Angeles, from Manhattan Beach to Santa Monica, from Culver City to Hollywood Hills. Our growth has been built almost entirely on referrals and repeat customers—the best endorsement of quality service.

We've learned that great cleaning service comes down to consistency, reliability, and genuine consideration for each client's unique situation. Every home and business has different needs—whether it's working around a busy family's schedule, maintaining specific cleanliness standards for a medical office, or ensuring minimal disruption in a quiet household. Understanding these individual requirements and adapting our approach accordingly is what keeps our customers calling us back again.

For Olga, the most rewarding part of running Qinti Cleaning remains the personal connections. When clients reach out to express their satisfaction with her cleaning services, it reminds her why she started this company in the first place. Our mission is simple: to provide reliable, high-quality cleaning services that give our clients one less thing to worry about.