Back in 2019 I arrived in New Zealand heavily pregnant with my third child. At that time I already had my hands full with two little ones under four years old. We were expats, having relocated because of my husband’s job.

But what should have been a fresh, exciting chapter quickly turned challenging. The delivery of my youngest was incredibly difficult, and I found myself bedridden for three months, right as the first wave of COVID-19 hit. With no possible way for any family to come and help us here, we were alone. Stuck at home, overwhelmed, and with the young children needing care, we made a decision and started looking for a cleaner.

That’s how we met her—a lovely woman, a mum to a four-year-old herself. She was working two shifts, cleaning homes during the day and offices at night. I admired her hard work, but as I got to know her, I discovered a heartbreaking truth. She didn’t have a contract. She was paid below minimum wage. Her headaches were frequent, likely from the toxic cleaning products she used, and her hands were covered in rashes. No certainty of income, no sick leave, no holidays—just endless work to make ends meet.

Learning this didn’t just break my heart—it lit a fire in me. I couldn’t just stand by. So, I decided to do something. I hired her directly and began recommending her to neighbours and new friends. She went from a precarious, exhausting hustle to working for people who genuinely cared. And I saw the change in her—she stood taller, smiled more, and took pride in her work.

Word had spread. More and more people heard what I was doing, and despite being a mathematician with no experience in the cleaning industry, I saw an opportunity to create change. Clean for Good was born—not just as a cleaning service, but as a force for good.

Five years later, we are now a team of 20, proudly serving all of North Shore and Remuera. But one thing hasn’t changed—we are dedicated to showing all our clients that we deeply care. We never take their trust for granted and ensure that every one of them knows how special they are to us.

We have a long waiting list of people who want to work with us because Clean for Good is a place where people genuinely want to be. But we don’t hire just anyone. We look for those who fit the Clean for Good core values—people who care, who are passionate, and who believe in going that extra mile. This isn’t just a job; it’s a place to belong, to grow, and to make a real impact.

From the beginning, our mission was clear: to build a team of high-performance people who care about their work, about each other, and about the world. We provide our team with a safe place to blossom, where they feel respected and proud to belong. For our clients, we offer the best quality, unmatched client service, and a team of cleaners who go the extra mile—not because they have to, but because they want to. For the planet, we commit to never taking shortcuts. We use only non-toxic products, offset our carbon footprint, and constantly seek ways to minimise our impact. And for our community, we are a constant support—a helping hand whenever it’s needed.

But it’s more than that. Clean for Good is a commitment to support our community, care for our team, and leave every place better than we found it. Our profits don’t just line pockets—they fund local schools, support community events, and help those in need.

Because we believe that business can be a force for good. A clean home is just the beginning—it’s a way to care, to connect, and to create a positive impact.

This is Clean for Good—a family of people who care about each other, our clients, our community, and our planet.

Stephanie Ray