A trident is a three-pronged spear. It is traditionally used for spear fishing or as a close contact weapon. In classic mythology, the trident was wielded by the God of the Sea as a divine instrument possessing great power. Within Greek mythology, the God of the Sea is known as Poseidon. Depending on the myth, the trident was used by Poseidon for creating bodies of water, controlling the tides, and even causing earthquakes.
The trident was selected as the namesake for our company to exhibit a great deal of symbolism. On the most basic level, the trident is meant to represent the power of water. Our unique cleaning process combined with state-of-the-art equipment harness the strength of pressurized water to yield an unrivaled result. Even though we can’t count Poseidon as an actual employee, modern-day myths are being written one cleaning at a time!
As it relates to personal life, the trident symbolizes a deeper meaning. The three prongs of the trident are meant to personify my wife and two daughters. Much like the trident grants additional power to Poseidon, my family imparts the strength, motivation, and support in me to embark on this entrepreneurial journey. The trident logo is a constant reminder of what I value most while inspiring me to always do my best.
At the heart of Trident Cleaners’ core values exists another meaning for the trident. The three individual prongs are meant to embody a philosophy that guides us daily – Give, Serve, Love. Our family is dedicated to being active members of our chosen local church – Gwinnett Church. Each year, Gwinnett Church (which belongs to a popular network of Atlanta churches) participates in a campaign that focuses on giving, serving, and loving within Gwinnett County. We can think of no better model to emulate as it relates to operating a business within our community.
Trident Cleaners is proud to put the environment at the forefront of our business model. While it is impossible to operate a business of this nature in a manner that is 100% Eco-friendly, great thought and care was taken to incorporate these principles into our every day routines.
Our cleaning process starts by utilizing reclaimed water. This water is then heated to over 180 degrees to further eliminate impurities. This level of heat allows us to clean dumpsters and residential bins at a temperature that supports the absence of chemical agents. Our self-containing unit collects and then filters the waste water until draining. Further, we have partnered with a local car wash to additionally filter, recycle, and responsibly dispose of our water. Residual debris and solid waste that is collected during the course of the day is disposed of in trash bags that can decompose naturally.
Trident Cleaners supports a paper-free workplace. Nearly all business activities are completed electronically. Paper copies of customer documents are only available upon request.
From its inception, Trident Cleaners has been committed to making a difference in the community beyond simply cleaning trash bins and dumpsters. In that spirit, we are guided daily by a very simple philosophy - Give, Serve, Love. Our family is very proud to have learned this philosophy while attending Gwinnett Church.
Gwinnett Church participates annually in a much larger global campaign that focuses on these very principles - giving, serving, and loving. While the overall intent of the campaign is to meant to impact countless communities and organizations, each participating church concentrates their efforts, resources, and energy locally. Trident Cleaners is dedicated to mirroring this same approach in Gwinnett County.
“SERVING” the community with a valuable cleaning service as well as participating in local chamber of commerces and business associations was easy. “LOVING” each and every one of our customers, the community, and the environment was also very straightforward. “GIVING” provided the most challenge for us as it relates to how best to give back as a small business. We firmly believe that if our family is afforded the opportunity to prosper by partnering with local residents and businesses, it is our responsibility to utilize a portion of those proceeds towards assisting local charities.
Our hope is that one day Trident Cleaners grows into a fleet of cleaning trucks that can each support its own charity. In the short term, Trident Cleaners will be pledging financially to assist five local organizations supporting the following areas: special needs families, anti-bullying, animal fostering & “no-kill” animal shelters, environmental conservation, and childhood cancer.
