​Lety McCloud’s story is one of hard-fought success. She immigrated from Mexico with nothing but her children, having no high school education, little English, and few marketable skills. Like many before her, she recognized cleaning as a way to find consistent work. Unlike many before her, Lety pushed her career to a level of success rarely seen in the professional cleaning industry.

Her professional story began with a committment to self-growth. After getting settled in the US, she earned her GED, making quick work of the material despite considerable language barriers. And she didn’t stop there. Next, she pursued a bachelor’s degree in Education, snatching time between cleaning jobs to take classes at the University of Illinois. She attended classes to record the lectures so she could take them home and translate them at her own pace.

She was simultaneously laying the foundation for her business, known at the time as the Organic Cleaning Machine. Through her characteristic dedication and grind, Lety, along with her husband, built OCM into a well-known company with loyal customers and a reputation for excellence.