AUBURN & OPELIKA

The Story Behind Our Service

Inspired by Legacy, Committed to Excellence

Welcoming kitchen with warm wood cabinetry and a light stone island
Alyssa Stanford holding her baby

About The Owner

Polished Oak Cleaners was founded by Alyssa Stanford, an Auburn University graduate with two degrees and a genuine heart for serving others. Her education helped shape her leadership and vision, but the greatest influence in her life came from her mother.

Alyssa’s mom spent her life in servant minded roles, including a season cleaning homes. No matter the job, she worked with passion, strong character, and joy. After her passing in 2022, Alyssa felt a deep pull to carry on that legacy in a meaningful way, not just in words but through action.

Starting Polished Oak Cleaners brought everything full circle. It became a way to honor her mother’s life and values while serving the Auburn and Opelika community she loves. Today, Polished Oak is a woman owned, family run business that is locally operated and focused on providing a more personal alternative to large national companies.

At Polished Oak, we do more than clean. We bring peace of mind, restore order, and work to earn your trust with every visit. Every home and office is treated with the same care, attention to detail, and spirit Alyssa experienced growing up.

From our Auburn family to yours, thank you for trusting us to serve you.

The People Behind Polished Oak

 Every member of our team shares the same commitment to care, detail, and trust that inspired our founder. From cleaning to customer service, we work together to make every space feel welcoming and polished.

Alyssa Stanford, owner of Polished Oak CleanersAmy Bell Peacock, the Operations Manager of Polished Oak CleanersMolly Knudsen, Professional Cleaner at Polished Oak CleanersProfessional Cleaner at Polished Oak Cleaners