The business manager of a York-based domestic cleaning company is celebrating her 20th year working for the business.

Julica Room, known as Julie, began working for Merry Maids of York and Harrogate in 1995. During this time, she has seen the company grow rapidly, with them currently carrying out 1800 cleans annually on homes around York and Harrogate.

Julie said: “I know that as a team, we are doing the best job that can do for our customers. We offer a bespoke, friendly and professional service, so knowing our customers on a personal level allows us to tailor our services to their needs.”

“Merry Maids is like an extension of my own family. I love interacting with our clients, getting to know them and their requirements so that we can go above and beyond when we clean for them.”

Paul Bartle, owner of Merry Maids of York and Harrogate, added: “Julie transferred along with the rest of the staff when we bought the business back in 2004. She’s an invaluable member of our team ever since and brought her wealth of experience and her knowledge of our customers to the business. She knows exactly what our customers need, so we can offer a service that is personalised to them and their home. She is probably one of the most enthusiastic people that I have ever worked with and she is one of our biggest assets.”

Paul Bartle also owns ServiceMaster Clean North Bradford, Skipton, Keighley and Harrogate as well as Merry Maids of York and Harrogate. Both are franchises of ServiceMaster Ltd, which has been operating in the UK for over 55 years. With nearly 70 local Merry Maids businesses in the UK, it is one of the leading domestic cleaning brands in the industry.