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Bay Area Clean Care

A family business since 1981.

Restoration and professional cleaning for homes and businesses across Northern Michigan. Started in Petoskey by Paul and Debbie Theriault, and run today by the second generation.

The Bay Area Clean Care shop at 1656 Clarion Avenue in Petoskey, with the restoration truck parked out front

Family owned and managed for three generations.

Melissa, Paul and Debbie's daughter, now owns the company with her husband Clint, who serves as the general manager. Their sons, Jake and Andrew, have worked for the company through their teenage years and will be beginning their transition into the third generation of ownership in the next several years.

On the Business Front: Our work has only improved since we opened in 1981, thanks to advancements in modern drying science and equipment. We still maintain our focus on mitigation: restoring a loss with as little demolition as possible, so you get back to normal sooner and your policy limits go further.

On the Community Front: We continue to support local non-profits and community-focused causes such as Harbor Light School, Harbor Light School Athletics, The Haven, Bear Creek Fire Department, and more!

We are an IICRC Certified Firm, and a member of the Restoration Industry Association, the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Home Builders Association of Northern Michigan, and the National Federation of Independent Business.

  1. 1981

    Paul and Debbie Theriault open Bay Area Clean Care in Petoskey in April.

  2. 1987

    The company incorporates as Bay Area Clean Care, Inc.

  3. 2016

    In April, their daughter Melissa and son-in-law Clint Stahl become the second generation to lead the company.

  4. Today

    Restoration and professional cleaning from our shop on Clarion Avenue, with water and sewage emergencies answered around the clock.

Meet the owners.

Clint and Melissa Stahl became the second generation to own and lead Bay Area Clean Care in April 2016.

Clint Stahl, Owner and General Manager
Melissa Stahl, Owner and President
  • Clint Stahl

    Owner and General Manager

  • Melissa Stahl

    Owner and President

“Birchwood Construction has been using Bay Area Clean Care exclusively for all of our fire/water damage/restoration projects for many years. The staff is highly professional, certified and experienced.”
Irv Kilpatrick, Birchwood Construction Company

The people who show up.

Our management team hand picks technicians you would welcome into your home or business, then trains them to be experts in their field.

Members of the Bay Area Clean Care team
  • Rebecca, Marketing and Public Relations Manager at Bay Area Clean Care

    Rebecca

    Marketing and Public Relations Manager

    We jokingly refer to Rebecca as a personality hire, but we don’t know what morale would be like without her. She keeps us on our toes with social media antics, while also being our primary lead for pack-ins and pack-outs, and a great helper on site and in the office. She recently became an ambassador for the Petoskey Chamber of Commerce and is involved with Lake Charlevoix Young Professionals, so you will be seeing her even more soon!

  • Tamra, Office Manager at Bay Area Clean Care

    Tamra

    Office Manager

    Tamra is the glue that holds the business together. Between scheduling, payments, and answering phones, she is the one who keeps us all organized and going in the right direction.

  • Melissa, President and HR Manager at Bay Area Clean Care

    Melissa

    President and HR Manager

    Melissa is the longest running employee in the business, and the second generation owner of Bay Area Clean Care. She may come in a small package, but she packs a big punch for industry knowledge and business savvy.

  • Clint, General Manager at Bay Area Clean Care

    Clint

    General Manager

    Clint is a know-it-all in the best way possible. As the general manager, he is the man for any and all job-related questions, but can also answer almost any other question you may have about… well, anything! You will see him on site for estimates and expert advising, but other than that, he helps keep everything running smoothly in the office.

  • Zach, Mitigation Coordinator at Bay Area Clean Care

    Zach

    Mitigation Coordinator

    Zach is lovingly referred to as the Chaos Coordinator. He is the point man for everything billing and fire related, while also being a key player in mold, water, and sewer jobs. He does the day-to-day management of the crew, ensuring everyone has what they need to get their jobs done to the best of our ability, while also working directly with customers to translate the big remediation language into something that doesn’t feel as overwhelming.

  • Raphael, Certified Water Damage Technician and Duct Cleaner at Bay Area Clean Care

    Raphael

    Certified Water Damage Technician and Duct Cleaner

    Raph is the head honcho when it comes to duct cleaning, but also doubles as a fantastic water lead. He makes quick work of demo on jobs, is extremely detail oriented with duct cleaning, and is a great help around the shop with tasks we need to keep everything organized and working properly.

  • Trever, Certified Water Damage Technician and Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner at Bay Area Clean Care

    Trever

    Certified Water Damage Technician and Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner

    Trever is a customer-favorite carpet cleaner. He has a great attitude and is always level-headed, making jobs smooth sailing and efficient for us and our clients.

  • Jeremy, Water Damage Supervisor at Bay Area Clean Care

    Jeremy

    Water Damage Supervisor

    Jeremy is the first call for all of our guys when it comes to questions about water damages. He has a knack for getting jobs done effectively and efficiently, and could lead a three-story water damage with his hands tied. You will mainly see him during service checks in his favorite truck, S-2, making sure jobs were done to the highest standard and everything is drying properly.

  • Shane

    Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner and Technician

    Shane is one of the biggest hits with the customers. He is a smooth cat, determined to get the job done to the best of his ability, and is always willing to learn more. You might also see him on pack-in and pack-out jobs, being the muscle and the man with a delicate touch with your sentimental items.

  • Paul

    Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Carpet, and Upholstery Cleaner and Technician

    Paul is the man, the myth, the legend when it comes to… most things. He is our lead carpet, upholstery, and floor cleaning estimator and an invaluable asset on tile, marble, and hardwood jobs. He knows enough about everything to be a help on any job, and is great with even the most difficult of questions.

  • Andrew

    Mold Technician and Certified Water Damage Technician

    Andrew is Clint and Melissa’s oldest son, and one of the most experienced lead technicians on a water and mold job. He has been in the business since his early teen years and is currently attending college for a business degree to be able to take the business over in the next several years.

  • Jake, Upholstery and Area Rug Cleaner and Technician at Bay Area Clean Care

    Jake

    Upholstery and Area Rug Cleaner and Technician

    Jake is Clint and Melissa’s youngest son, a well-trained area rug and upholstery cleaning technician, and a fantastic water damage technician. While he is still finishing school, he is working on growing his knowledge for his role in co-ownership of the business in the next several years.

  • Devon

    Mold and Water Technician

    Devon is one of our newest, but most enthusiastic hires. He came in with determination to learn as much as possible, and is holding to that. He is a jack of all trades, helping out with technical work on a variety of jobs, while also doing meticulous and skill-heavy tasks at the shop.

  • Donnie

    Certified Water Technician and Duct Cleaner

    Donnie has experience as a water technician on our crew. He is also well trained as our second duct cleaner, and a frequent helper on pack-in and pack-out jobs thanks to his muscle.

  • Rodnie

    Certified Upholstery Cleaner and In-Shop Technician

    Rodnie is our lead for all in-shop area rug, upholstery, and drapery cleaning, as well as our first call for any mechanical issues we have with equipment or vehicles. He is the man for any and all pickups and deliveries, and is our problem solver when it comes to mystery stains and delicate cleaning jobs.

  • Luis, Technician at Bay Area Clean Care

    Luis

    Technician

    Luis is our well-rounded technician helper, who is able to go on any kind of job we need him to. You will see him most on duct jobs and helping with water damages. He is an additional personality hire who keeps us on our toes with witty comments and funny jokes.

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