Hard work runs deep in my family.
Cleaning has been part of our family for three generations. My grandmother cleaned, and my mother cleaned while my father worked hard in construction. I was raised by two incredibly hardworking parents who taught me the value of attention to detail, doing things the right way, and never settling for “good enough” when you know you can do better.
I’m incredibly grateful for the example they gave me.
My cleaning journey really began during COVID, when I started working alongside my aunt. She taught me a different kind of lesson: grind, take every opportunity that comes your way, and have fun doing it. She taught me to work hard without taking myself too seriously—and to recognize that every opportunity to learn, serve, and grow is worth taking.
Eventually, I branched out on my own. Partly because of distance, but also because I wanted to find out just how far I could take this.
And I’ll be honest: cleaning itself isn’t my passion. The result of a hard day’s work is.
I love the transformation. I love taking something overwhelming and making it manageable. I love organizing, creating systems, finding better ways to do things, and seeing the difference that thoughtful, detailed work can make in a space—and in the people who use it.
But above all, my faith is the foundation of why I’m building Mess Less.
I’m nobody special. I’m simply someone who has been given a lot to be grateful for, and I believe Christ is the reason I should keep striving to become a better version of myself.
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.”
Colossians 3:23
That is the standard I want to bring into this company.
I want Mess Less to be more than a service. I want it to be a blessing to the people and communities we serve—a company known for being safe, reliable, honest, hardworking, and trustworthy.
Whether we’re serving a home, a business, an organization, or an opportunity we haven’t even imagined yet, my goal is simple: do good work, treat people well, keep our word, and leave things better than we found them.
We’re just getting started, and I’m excited to see where this journey goes.
Thanks for being here—and for being part of it.
Kaitlyn Vilt
Owner & Founder, Mess Less