• Trip Ready Aircraft Cleaning & Detail
  • Wet Wash
  • Dry Wash
  • Exterior Wax
  • Exterior Paint Rejuvenation
  • Brightwork Metal Polishing
  • De-Ice Boot Refurbishment
  • Complete Interior Detail
  • Dry Cleaning Carpet & Upholstery
  • Carpet & Upholstery Extraction
  • Leather Cleaning & Conditioning
  • Stain Removal
  • Wood & TrimPolishing
  • Lav & Galley Sanitation

RealClean Aircraft Detailing has been offering quality aviation services to the Chicago land area since 1965. We service all of the airports in and around the Chicago area and provide professional aircraft detailing services to all aircraft, large and small.

Our fully mobile capabilities & 24/7 availability allow us to provide all of our services at your location and on your schedule.

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    "ConAgra foods aircraft are operated to the highest standards. This includes keeping our aircraft looking their best. The folks at JA Air Center have a world-class on site & mobile aircraft detailing group, RealClean.

    We trust their employees for any detailing, inside and out, from routine cleaning to full detailing and bright work polishing. They are knowledgeable and technically abreast of all aircraft cleaning protocols. I would recommend J.A. Air Center's RealClean Aircraft detailing group to any aircraft operators in the Chicago area."

    -Tex Hunter
    Chief Pilot
    Chicago Base ConAgra Foods

  • "The appearance of our aircraft and comments from our passengers has never been better since RealClean."

    -Frank Chandler
    Chief Pilot
    OfficeMax

    "RealClean is our choice! They are professional, reliable & charge a fair price for excellent work. Our Aircraft has never looked better."

    -Ed Jamrozik
    Chief Pilot
    Ozinga Chicago

    "RealClean has taken care of our Hawker 800 for the last four years. Their Service, Quality Work & Value is unmatched. We won't use anyone else."

    -Teague Bailey
    SAS Chicago
  • Trip Ready Aircraft Cleaning & Detail
    Our on demand trip ready service will ensure that your aircraft is looking great for the next flight. All exterior surfaces are wiped down and lightly cleaned. The interior is vacuumed, trash removed, all surfaces including seating are wiped down, lav and galley cleaned and sanitized, interior items are organized and the cabin entry is detailed.


  • Wet Wash
    Our wet washing technique insures that the entire exterior of the aircraft is completely clean and free of debris. The aircraft is dry and spot free when complete. Service recommended for aircraft that have been exposed to harsh or corrosive conditions, like saltwater areas.
  • Dry Wash
    Our environmentally friendly technique completely cleans the entire exterior of the aircraft, without water, while leaving a beautiful shine. Our most popular wash technique due to most airport environmental restrictions.
  • Exterior Wax
    Regular exterior wax applications will not only keep you aircraft looking great and protect your paint, but it will also extend the life of the paint greatly. All of our waxes are aircraft approved and silicone free.
  • Exterior Paint Rejuvenation (Machine Buff and Polish)
    Machine polishing is recommended for paint that is oxidized or faded. This restores and seals the paint for protection and helps to reduce parasitic drag. Once the aircraft is machined buffed we then hand polish the aircraft to bring the high gloss finish back to the paint. Even very old paint can usually be brought back to looking like new. A great service and alternative to having the aircraft painted.
  • Brightwork Metal Polishing
    Polishing Brightwork is an art that few have mastered. One of our specialties is our metal polishing process. Leading edges, Engine Inlets, Thrust Reversers and Propeller Spinners are polished to a mirror finish. Even scratches and gouges can be removed. We have more than 30 years of metal polishing experience.
  • De-ice Boot Refurbishment
    Our 3 step process of stripping, conditioning and sealing pneumatic de-ice boots will restore your boots to a high gloss shine while protecting them. Regular de-ice boot treatments will not only keep the boots looking their best but will also extend their life greatly.


  • Complete Interior Detail
    Our thorough interior cleaning and detailing process is truly first-class. All of the carpeting and upholstery vacuumed and then dry cleaned or extracted depending on material. All surfaces are cleaned, sanitized and detailed. All wood and trim is polished. All leather seating and material is cleaned and conditioned. Galleys and Lavs are cleaned and sanitized. Cockpits are cleaned, sanitized and detailed. Cabin entries are detailed and upon request, instrument panels can be cleaned and detailed.
  • Dry Cleaning Carpet & Upholstery
    Our unique dry cleaning process cleans and sanitizes without the use of steam or water which can be damaging to some materials like wool.
  • Carpet & Upholstery Extraction
    Our steam extraction process deep cleans carpeting and upholstery to get them looking their best. This service is great for high traffic areas.
  • Leather Cleaning & Conditioning
    Our leather cleaning and conditioning service is a great way to maintain the look, feel, color and smell of your fine leather. Regular cleaning and conditioning will prolong the life and look of your leather for years to come.
  • Stain Removal
    If a stain can be removed, we are the ones who can do it. We are masters at stain removal. Coffee, wine, ink, soda, food, gum & biological are just a few of the stains that we can almost always successfully remove. Time is critical for easy removal.
  • Wood & Trim Polishing
    Our wood polishing service and products will maximize the shine while resisting fingerprints and dust.
  • Lav & Galley Sanitation
    Our cleaning and sanitation services will ensure the safety of your passengers from illness due to spoiled food or biological contaminants.