Company founded
1972
Bob Gilmore Sr. bought his ServiceMaster carpet cleaning franchise back in 1972 when the youngest of his three boys was just 11 years old. He developed his business into one of the most well respected in the area. Attention to detail was paramount to Mr. Gilmore. When he cleaned a carpet he would move every piece of furniture in the room. In addition, he would wipe down the hard furnishings, both front and back. Then he’d clean the wall in back of the furniture as a courtesy to the customer. But he didn’t stop there. If the sidewalk outside was cluttered with debris, he would sweep it clean and make it tidy.