From modest beginnings to regional leadership – Rachel and Neil Kumar reflect on 20 years

Twenty years ago, Neil Kumar had no plans to own a cleaning business. He was working as a CNC operator while his wife, Rachel, worked at Tasti Products. But when Rachel discovered CrestClean and saw the opportunity it offered, she convinced Neil to take a chance. Rachel began researching the

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