Improve quality of life for people around us

That’s our purpose coming to work everyday

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Redefining

Cleaners

We redefine what it means to be a cleaner.

Cleaners bring light, oxygen, clarity and harmony into each space we enter, leaving behind clear energy for people to create from a fresh perspective. We leave spaces that are cleansed, energised, uplifted and refreshed allowing for new vision and new creation in the world.

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  • At Whistle Clean, these are our core values

  • Love

    Connecting and caring for others
  • Trust

    Being truthful and accountable for your actions
  • Growth

    Learning, growing and being better everyday
  • Integrity

    Doing the right thing even when no one is watching
  • Contribution

    Empowering others to make positive impacts

Our Founding Story

A story that explains why we operate this way and a journey that uncover the values we stand for.

  • 2014

    Begin

    I was ashamed I am a cleaner when I first started this business. Not because Im a cleaner, but because my parents work so hard their whole life so that I can come to Australia for my further studies. Despite life given me the best circumstances yet thats the best I can do.

    After dedicating myself to turning around a struggling company, I was made redundant just one week before becoming full-time. I felt betrayed, unjust, and frustrated. The corporate environment I’d worked in was filled with mismanagement and politics. Work is supposed to be empowering.

  • 2018

    Discover

    Fast forward a decade later, fate had granted me a platform to create a profound impact in the lives of cleaners through Whistle Clean. 

    In the process of founding Whistle Clean, I juggled four to five jobs simultaneously. I sold cameras by day, worked in a pizza restaurant at night, and cleaned offices after midnight. Despite the long working hours, I felt a sense of happiness and freedom because I was doing what I loved.

  • 2020

    Values

    This business was built by door-knocking around South Melbourne, Richmond, Collingwood, and Port Melbourne. Throughout this journey, I drew inspiration from fellow cleaners. Often, when I asked, “Why do you work 16-18 hours a day?”. Their answers were often heartfelt:

    “I want to buy a walking stick for my elderly mum with my first pay.”
    “I want my kids to have a better education.”
    “I want to send money back home so my parents can have a better quality of life.”

  • Today

    Growth

    Whistle Clean’s purpose then became to create an uplifting environment for cleaners, empowering them to lead better lives. Through this journey, I learned that people harbour untapped potential, and the human spirit is limitless. My passion for personal development became the driving force behind Whistle Clean, serving as a channel for empowering individuals. This has been an uplifting and inspiring journey, which I am deeply grateful for.

Our Team

Meet the humans driving our vision forward

Ivan Tan Founder & Director Whistle Clean Australia

Ivan Tan

Founder & Director

Katrina Sonaco (1)

Katrina S.

Clients Wellbeing Ambassador

Belinda Wijaya (1)

Belinda W.

Finance Officer

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