18 Facts About Don Aslett

Donald Andrew Aslett was an American businessman, author, and expert in cleaning and housekeeping.

Don Aslett co-founded Varsity House Cleaning Company in 1957, which later evolved into Varsity Facility Services, a major building service contractor.

Don Aslett founded the Museum of Clean in Pocatello, Idaho, which showcases a vast collection of cleaning artifacts and promotes environmentally-friendly practices.

Don Aslett's contributions earned him recognition, including induction into the Idaho Hall of Fame.

Don Aslett was raised in Twin Falls, Idaho, and grew up in Dietrich, Idaho, about 34 miles away.

Don Aslett served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hawaii.

Don Aslett was a devout Mormon, and served as a bishop in the Marsh Creek Ward of the McCammon Idaho Stake.

Don Aslett was a member of the Idaho State University Museum board.

Don Aslett received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education from Idaho State in 1963.

Don Aslett continued to grow, and by 1990, it had 2,500 employees and operated in 14 states.

Arlo Luke, who had been the president and CEO for 28 years, stepped down in 2011, and by 2013, Don Aslett was no longer involved in the daily management of the company.

Don Aslett was renamed Varsity Facility Services in 2011, with Arlo's son Eric taking over as president and CEO.

Don Aslett was inducted into Idaho's Hall of Fame in 2010.

Don Aslett authored 40 books on cleaning and organization, with publications in 10 languages.

In November 2011, Don Aslett opened the Museum of Clean in a six-story building in Pocatello, Idaho, originally a warehouse built in 1915.

Don Aslett emphasized that the museum is about the concept of "clean" rather than just cleaning tools.

Don Aslett believed decluttering and eliminating excess lead to a healthier, more positive lifestyle.

In 2013, Don Aslett received the Pollution Prevention Champion Award from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality for his efforts.