"I just want to say... how well you've looked after me" - How ethical cleaning can change lives

katie7518
Aug 26
1 min read

Here at Radiant Cleaners, we brand ourselves as an ethical cleaning company, because we really believe that employment can enable the opportunity to transform lives. We provide holistic support, opt-in mentoring and a real Living Wage for all our employees.

Employee at ethical cleaning company hoovers floor.

Employees like Judy (name changed for anonymity). Judy started working at Radiant Cleaners in March 2023. Aside from some volunteering, she hadn’t had a job for 27 years. According to the Learning and Work Institute, this can have a ‘significant impact’ and make it much harder to find work.

“I didn’t have much confidence. I was very quiet... I thought I wouldn’t get the job.”

Despite her initial worry, Judy got the job and came to work at Radiant Cleaners! She spoke about how working in our team has helped her.

“I feel more open now. Getting out there. I feel happy... My friend who lives two doors down said, 'I can’t believe how far you’ve come along!'”

Employee at ethical cleaning company cleans a window

Judy experienced unexpected, difficult family circumstances whilst working at Radiant Cleaners. During this time we were able to give her flexible work shifts and time off. She also received financial advice when she got behind on her mortgage payments.