Hi, I'm Sydney
I've been a self-employed cleaner for over 10 years, and today I run a fully booked cleaning schedule here on Vancouver Island, Canada- while also helping other aspiring cleaners start, improve, and confidently run their own cleaning businesses.
Cleaning didn't just become my job...
it became my source of joy and freedom.
How It Started
After becoming a mom I knew I needed something more out of my job- something that let me work, earn good money, and still be present for my son.
At the time, I was working part-time childminding at a yoga studio (bringing my son with me) and serving part-time. What I craved most was control over my schedule and income.
Cleaning gave me that.
I could design my days, set my rates, build relationships with my clients, and create a life that actually worked for my family.
The bonus? I already love cleaning.
Cleaning has always been therapeutic for me- even now, cleaning and organizing my own home is my version of stress relief.
I joke that it's free therapy... but honestly, it kind of is.
Why I Started Helping Others
When I helped my younger sister start her own cleaning business, I watched her confidence grow, her income increase, and her lifestyle improve.
That transformation is powerful.
I realized more people deserve access to:
✓Flexible schedules
✓Financial independence
✓Confidence in running their own business
✓Work that fits their life- not the other way around
Most just don't have the tools or guidance to start on their own.
That's why Start Cleaning Co exists.