It’s finally December. The silly season is in full swing. Your to-do list is endless, and your calendar is packed. But before you rush off to the next thing, we wanted to pause and introduce you to the people who show up for you when life gets overwhelming.
If you peeked behind the scenes of The Clean Life, you’d see more than mops and schedules. You’d see people – real, hardworking, caring people – who show up every day with one goal: to make life lighter for someone else.
Because The Clean Life was never just about spotless floors or sparkling kitchens. It’s about creating calm in the middle of chaos. About helping families breathe again. And it starts with how we treat our people, too.
The Clean Life didn’t start in a boardroom. It started in a stranger’s bathroom.
Beckii, our founder, was bedridden for 18 months with POTS syndrome. Her husband had to quit his job to care for her. Money was tight. The future felt uncertain. But when she finally clawed her way back to health, she knew one thing: whatever came next had to mean something.
So she cleaned her own oven, posted a before-and-after photo online, and waited.
Her first job came from an acquaintance who wasn’t even sure Beckii was right for the role. But Beckii asked one simple question: “Is there one thing on your to-do list that never gets done?”
The answer? The bathroom.
The client was embarrassed. Reluctant. Convinced it was too far gone. But Beckii didn’t flinch. She got to work. And when the client saw her spotless bathroom, she cried with relief: “Thank you. Because of you, tomorrow morning when I come in and have a shower as I do everyday. For the first time, in a long time, I will actually feel clean again.”
That moment changed everything. Beckii realised her gift wasn’t just cleaning – it was seeing people. Meeting them where they were. No judgment. Just care.
Beckii knows what it’s like to feel isolated. She spent years searching for connection – building communities, linking people together, creating spaces where others could belong.
When she started The Clean Life, she carried that same heart into everything.
Because here’s the thing: Beckii doesn’t hire employees. She brings people into the family.
Everyone who joins our team is welcomed with the same warmth and respect we show our clients. We’ve got your back. We celebrate your wins. We check in on the tough days. And we make sure you know – you’re not just another name on a roster. You matter here.
Some of our team members are career starters, uni students, finding their confidence one clean at a time. Others are looking for flexible work that fits around their own families. Some just want to be part of something that feels good.
Whatever brings them here, they stay because they feel it: the sense of belonging. The care. The genuine support.
It’s the same reason our clients keep coming back. Because we’re not a faceless service. We are people who care about people.
If you’ve ever met our cleaners, you’ll know: they’re not just here to tick boxes.
They take pride in transforming spaces that have felt heavy, messy, or forgotten. They notice the little things – like the toy tucked behind the couch or the fingerprints on the fridge door – because they understand what it means to live busy, full lives.
We train for consistency, yes – but what truly sets our team apart is empathy. Every clean is done with intention, care, and respect. No judgment. Just support.
They celebrate each other’s wins, send before-and-after photos and pointers for accountability in the team chat, and check in on one another on tough days. It’s not just a workplace – it’s a group of people who genuinely cheer each other on.
“Our cleaners don’t just show up for shifts – they show up for people. And we show up for them.”
While our cleaners are out transforming homes across Melbourne South East – from the Bayside to the Peninsula, Frankston to Cranbourne – our virtual team is behind the scenes keeping everything running smoothly.
There’s admins who make sure every booking goes off without a hitch, finance who ensures everyone gets paid on time, and marketing who helps share our story with the community.
We may work miles apart, but we stay close through daily check-ins, shared laughs over group chats, and a deep respect for each other’s role. Because we all know: when one part of the team thrives, we all do.
This year, Beckii traveled 6000km to the Philippines to meet our remote team face-to-face. She reconnected with Crestel (our finance guru who’s been with us for 3 years) and met Iza (our honorary TCL family member), Alida (our brilliant marketer), Niks, and Sheig (our admins extraordinaire) in person for the very first time – even though they talk daily.
From Locavore dinners and Mystery Manila escape rooms to Manila Ocean Park with the kids and flying to Boracay together for the VA4U Elevate Conference – the trip was full of connection, laughter, and planning for the year ahead. Because investing in these relationships matters. When your team feels valued and connected – whether they’re in Melbourne or Manila – it shows in everything they do.
We’re not just colleagues – we’re a virtual village working together to lighten the load, one home at a time.
Beckii built this business from her sickbed. She knows what it’s like to struggle. To feel overwhelmed. To need help and be too embarrassed to ask for it.
That’s why she leads with empathy, always.
Running a people-first company doesn’t mean it’s easy. It means choosing kindness when frustration would be simpler. It means slowing down to listen, even when there’s a long to-do list. It means creating a culture where everyone – from the cleaners to the admin team – feels valued, supported, and respected.
It also means working with people’s strengths, not against them. Beckii believes everyone has something they’re naturally good at – and when you lean into that, magic happens. We help each other grow, share tips and tricks, and genuinely want to see each other succeed. Because when one person gets better at their job, we all do.
That’s the ripple effect Beckii built this business on. When our people feel cared for, they naturally pass that care on to our clients.
She’s spent over a decade connecting people, creating communities, and giving voices to those who need to be heard. And now, through The Clean Life, she’s created hundreds of job opportunities and a workplace where people actually want to show up.
Not because they have to. Because they belong.
You don’t have to take our word for it. Here’s what it’s really like, straight from the people who live it every day:
“I felt at home with The Clean Life from Day 1. I’ve never worked with a company that puts people before profit (while that is also important) the way Beckii does. In every team meeting, she asks about our week and our plans first – before we even talk business. That’s when I knew this place was different. It’s the first time I’ve genuinely loved sharing a company’s story, because the heart behind it is real.“
– Alida, Marketing
“Working for The Clean Life has been such a positive experience for me. As a mum, my children always come first, and I’m so grateful for how understanding and flexible the team is with my schedule. It’s rare to find a workplace that truly values family, and The Clean Life does exactly that.
All of our cleaners and team leaders do an incredible job, and I believe a big part of that comes from the enormous respect we all have for Beckii, our boss. Her leadership, kindness, and passion set the tone for the entire team.
One of the things I love most about my job is knowing that we’re genuinely making an impact in people’s lives. Many of the homes we clean belong to people who are overwhelmed or going through challenges, and being able to lift some of that burden means so much. Helping someone feel comfortable, supported, and proud of their home again is truly what The Clean Life is all about, and I’m proud to be part of it.”
– Simone, Team Leader
“At The Clean Life, we genuinely care about our team. Beckii is one of the most understanding people on our side, she checks in regularly, supports staff when things get tough, and always makes sure no one feels alone. She’s encouraging, and it’s clear she truly cares about everyone’s wellbeing. Our team itself is amazing too, everyone looks out for one another and helps when needed. Having Beckii around, and working in such a supportive environment, makes even the busiest days feel easier. We’re proud to have a culture where staff feel valued, connected, and supported every single day.”
– Sheig, Admin
“Working for TCL has truly been nothing but a positive experience. From day one, I have felt welcomed, valued and supported. The team is full of genuine, hardworking people who look out for each other, and that sense of togetherness makes every day enjoyable. I’ve also found a work–life balance here that I never had in previous jobs, and it’s made a huge difference in my life. I’m so grateful to be a part of a company that values its people as much as TCL does.”
– Charlotte, Team Member
Every time a client walks into a freshly cleaned space and exhales – that’s what we work for. But behind that calm moment are dozens of hands and hearts working together to make it possible.
We’re not just a cleaning company. We’re a team of people who believe that care, empathy, and consistency change everything.
Because when people feel supported – whether at work or at home – the whole community feels it too.
Whether you’re looking for a cleaning team you can trust or a workplace where you’re truly valued – we’d love to hear from you.
We’ve got you.
