From Garage to “Market Leader”
CleanKings began in 2012 as a small venture in Don Hett’s garage along with business partner Edriayn Osmond, driven by the vision of an immigrant determined to redefine the cleaning industry. Today, we are a market leader providing “A Total Cleaning Solution” to some of the Australia & NewZealand’s most recognized companies
CleanKings From Humble Beginnings to a National Empire (2012 - Present)
The Beginning
Founders: Don Hett and Edriyan Osmond started CleanKings as a hospitality-focused commercial cleaning company.
Operated from a garage, servicing a handful of hospitality venues such as restaurants, pubs, and event venues.
Early Growth & Market Expansion
Expanded services to hotels, cafes, and gaming venues.
Built a reputation for reliability, high-quality service, and a customer-centric approach.
Secured major contracts with hospitality chains and event spaces, allowing for reinvestment into better equipment and workforce training.
National Recognition
CleanKings won the CV Magazine Mid-Market Award for Best Facility Service Provider, marking a turning point in credibility and market positioning.
Expanded operations to gyms, fitness centers, and recreational facilities alongside hospitality cleaning.
Industry Diversification & Scaling
Moved beyond hospitality into medical, aged care, childcare, and retail cleaning.
CleanKings established dedicated teams for large-scale cleaning projects in various industries, including commercial offices, body corporate, and automotive cleaning.
The COVID-19 Challenge & Business Resilience
The COVID-19 pandemic hit, forcing many hospitality venues to shut down, leading to a decline in business.
Pivoted into high-demand industries like medical cleaning, aged care, childcare, and essential retail stores.
Developed specialized sanitization and deep-cleaning services for businesses reopening post-pandemic.
This strategic shift saved the company and propelled it to new heights as a diversified commercial cleaning giant.
Leadership Change & Reinforcement of Operations
Co-founder Edriyan Osmond left the business, leading to a structural reorganization under Don Hett’s leadership.
Expanded into franchised cleaning solutions for gyms, car dealerships, and quick-service restaurant chains.
Strengthened partnerships with corporate clients, expanding CleanKings’ footprint across Australia.
Continued Expansion & Technology Integration
Implemented technology-driven solutions for real-time quality monitoring, automated scheduling, and workforce tracking.
Achieved nationwide coverage, servicing over 650+ staff and hundreds of venues across multiple industries.
Strengthened environmental sustainability practices, focusing on eco-friendly cleaning solutions.
The Next Chapter: International Expansion into New Zealand
CleanKings is now a leading national player in Australia, poised to expand into New Zealand.
Investing in partner programs and large-scale contracts to further grow operations.
A future-focused vision: leveraging AI-powered cleaning solutions and robotic cleaning technology to stay ahead of industry trends.