ABOUT US

“Since Simply Sidewalks has been cleaning our patio, the brickword has never looked better. Their system is environmentally friendly and we here at The Field are very happy with this service. Thank you.”
 - Chef Ronald Smith

“I'm so impressed with the service and capability of Simply Sidewalks! There was no spraying on the windows, cars and surrounding area and it didn't impact my traffic flow in the least.”
- Sean G. 7-Eleven Franchise Owner

“It’s a good concept. That (capturing the water) is the way to go.”
 - John Robertus, Executive Director of Region 9 (San Diego) of the State Water Quality Control Board

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ABOUT US

Simply Sidewalks is an example of niche marketing at its best. We only clean horizontal surfaces of concrete and brickwork, also called sidewalks and sometimes patios. This was the concept of Brenda Nielson – to go after a specific segment of the cleaning world, and to do so with a new method or technique -- one previously used to clean indoor flooring.

Brenda came up with this novel idea when watching an ‘autoscrubber’ in action. She some how made the connection that it would be an environmentally friendly alternative to the various ‘hosing’ techniques commonly used. This positioned Simply Sidewalks favorably when the new regulations regarding storm water protection began on January 1, 2004.

Brenda and her partner, Cris Canning, have a background in the hospitality industry. That’s another reason they felt they would have an edge over many in the power cleaning industry. Their customer-service approach is a sharp contrast to the transient nature of many who have entered and exited that marketplace. This has been met with a warm reception by restaurants, fast-food outlets, hotels, strip malls and business parks.

Think that only men can be in the business of industrial cleaning? Think again. This woman-owned business is certified as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and is a member of the Gaslamp Quarter Association.

Brenda and Cris hope to clean up as word spreads about Simply Sidewalks and its unique approach to cleaning the more than 5,000 miles of sidewalks and walkways in San Diego County.

Affiliations

• Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Certified
• Friends of IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management)
• International Facility Management Association (IFMA)
• Gaslamp Quarter Association (GQA)

Insurance

• $1 million general liability coverage