By Ava LaMonica, Editor
In our latest October Business Spotlight, we had the privilege of interviewing Naim Cheeseboro, CEO of the company Splash Bins. Cheeseboro was formally noted for his success in high school and college football. His leadership and determination skills drove him to take charge of his future with a business of his own. This led him to launch Splash Bins, a locally owned and operated trash bin cleaning service focused on addressing a problem many Arizona residents face—dirty, smelly trash bins that worsen in the desert heat.
The idea for Splash Bins was born out of Cheeseboro’s own frustrations as a homeowner in Arizona stating that, “Heat amplifies smells from the trash, and with bins stored in garages or backyards, it’s easy for foul odors to spread.” He also mentions that, “Dirty trash bins can attract bugs and other pests” – something that no homeowner wants to experience.
After moving to Arizona from California, Naim was struck by a common problem many residents face—foul-smelling trash bins. “With the Arizona heat, the smell from trash bins stored in garages or backyards can be unbearable,” he says. “I realized a real need for a professional cleaning service.”
Cheeseboro saw that traditional methods of cleaning trash bins often involved harsh chemicals, which were not environmentally friendly. As a result, Cheeseboro decided to offer a better solution: his company uses water heated to 250 degrees to thoroughly clean bins, killing bacteria without the use of chemicals, while also recycling water to reduce waste. This environmentally conscious approach became one of the key selling points of Splash Bins.
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Despite balancing the demands of a full-time job and the rigors of starting a new business, Cheeseboro remained committed to growing his company. He encountered the typical challenges many entrepreneurs face, from managing his time to investing in the business and building a solid customer base. However, his dedication to solving a common household problem and improving people’s lives helped him push through. When asked about his biggest challenge of running a small business, Cheeseboro responded that the goal is to, “Keep building, one customer at a time, and see where it leads.”
Cheeseboro recommends that monthly or quarterly cleanings provide the most efficient long-term results for keeping trash bins clean. However, sometimes one deep clean is all that’s necessary. Looking to the future, Cheeseboro is focused on continuing to grow his business and provide an environmentally friendly solution to trash bin cleaning for a wider range of customers such as those in commercial and industrial markets.
Cheeseboro also prides Splash Bins for their power washing services, which are a huge asset to public spaces in the communities of Arizona. The unique thing about Cheeseboro’s power washing services is that they also filter and recycle the water used, trapping oil and any other contaminants.
Cheeseboro admits that while trash bin cleaning is not “the most glamorous job” it plays a major role in the cleanliness of Arizona communities and HOAS. Splash Bins serves residents in the cities of Avondale, Glendale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise, and Tolleson. If you’re looking for an eco-friendly solution to clean and sanitize your trash bins, Splash Bins might just be the company for you!
