Meet Niki Trimboli, Head of Operations at Clean Focus, one of Sydney’s most respected commercial cleaning companies. Since 2014, they’ve built more than just a business, they’ve created a family-run operation where people come first, sustainability matters and every clean space reflects their commitment to excellence.
What started as a way for his brother to support himself through uni has grown into a thriving enterprise that’s redefining what commercial cleaning can be. From Australia’s only six-star heritage-listed building to everyday office spaces, Clean Focus brings the latest cleaning technologies together with environmentally responsible practices that prove you don’t have to compromise quality for sustainability.
In this exclusive interview, Niki shares the journey from startup to success and their clients’ favourite merch pieces. Let’s meet this local legend!
Tell us about your business, how did it all get started?
My brother Jordan started Clean Focus in 2014 and soon after that, I came on board. But the real cleaning journey actually started many years before when he was 18 in uni. It was a business that was able to help support him through his degree. He eventually went and ventured on to do a few different things after that but ultimately always came back to cleaning. Now, we are a family-run business. That foundation is there between Jordan and I and we’ve been able to carry that with the people that we employ and our clients.
How do you make sure your brand is represented?
Our uniforms are really important because they make our staff feel they’re part of the team. We love that they can show up on site as a united front and our clients appreciate when they’re well presented and looking sharp.
What advice would you give someone else looking to start a small business similar to yours?
It would be that success doesn’t happen overnight and it does take a bit of resilience and hustle to run your own business. It’s not for everyone. And really understand your clients, they contribute to your success. Don’t treat them just as a client, they are your friends and nurture that relationship.
VistaPrint believes in supporting businesses like yours. As a customer of VistaPrint, what are your favourite products and how do you use them?
Vistaprint has such a wide range of products so they cover us on all bases from business cards to notecards, uniforms, bottles, mugs, you name it and our clients love our merch.
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