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Rating: 1/5 Stars (Would Not Recommend) I had an extremely negative and unprofessional experience attempting to meet with this company and strongly advise others to exercise caution, particularly those managing tight schedules. My issues stemmed entirely from communication failures and technical incompetence: Calendar and Timing Errors: I booked a… Read more
meeting via their automated calendar system for 4:30 PM Sydney/Melbourne time, as indicated in their confirmation email. I allocated valuable working time specifically for this appointment. Technical Issues & Miscommunication: The initial meeting link provided was faulty and did not work correctly on my device (iPad). When I reached out for assistance, I was incorrectly informed that the meeting was scheduled for Brisbane time, not Melbourne time, causing further confusion and delay. No-Show & Wasted Time: I rescheduled for 7:30 PM Melbourne time and arrived five minutes early. No representative from the company connected to the meeting. This resulted in a complete waste of my time and a loss of potential income from a cleaning job I had forgone to attend. Poor Customer Service: When I called the office to address these repeated failures, the representative I spoke with was dismissive and repeatedly spoke over me, making a productive discussion impossible. The automated booking systems and internal communication processes are severely flawed, and the subsequent customer service interaction was unacceptable. Due to the lack of respect for my time and the highly unprofessional handling of multiple errors, I would not recommend anyone work for or with this company.
We’ve been using Family Clean for a few months now and would confidently recommend them to anyone seeking reliable, high-quality home assistance. After a few early hiccups in finding the right match, we were paired with Astrid, and from day one, she has been outstanding. Her commitment to open, honest communication makes everything easy and… Read more · 1
stress-free. It’s exactly the kind of working relationship we’d been hoping for, and one we’d struggled to find with other services (yes, the ones you’ve tried and have found just don’t quite meet the mark).
What we value most is the mutual trust and respect. If we ever need something, we know we can reach out to Astrid without hesitation, and she feels equally comfortable doing the same with us. That sense of partnership is rare, and we’re genuinely grateful for the care and attention she puts into helping us maintain our home.
Family Clean is slightly more expensive than other services, but the quality and reliability we receive from Astrid and the broader team more than justify the cost. Astrid has never cut a session short, in fact, she has often stayed beyond the scheduled time to finish tasks. She frequently takes initiative, assisting with jobs before we’ve even thought to ask or offering help when she sees a need.
These extra touches, everything from cat litter clean-outs and folding laundry, to clearing dust from the shoe rack and deep-cleaning exhaust fan covers, have given our family more time together, and that’s something you truly can’t put a price on!
Essential service for a clean home and better mental health! – Absolutely thrilled with the first visit from my Family Clean cleaner. Despite my shame and embarrassment at the grime that's built up in my home, the cleaner was upbeat and got to work completely unfazed after we agreed on immediate priorities for the first two hour session. At the end of their visit I had two sparkling clean bathrooms and a… Read more · 1
spotless kitchen/living room floor. I had been so stressed about the state of my home, and was so ashamed I couldn't keep up by myself due to personal health issues and not being able to manage the mess a single parent family makes. Not any more! I have utmost confidence in my cleaner's abilities, and am so thankful for their kindness and understanding. Just one visit has lifted so much of my stress already now those areas are looking as clean as when we first moved in. I look forward to having our Family Clean cleaner back weekly to get the whole place in great shape again, so I can be more confident in keeping on top of it in-between their visits. Thank you Family Clean!
Positive reviews
Although the marketing included quite a bit of hype that didn't materialize, the service is, in the end, quality and very acceptable. I can recommend the company as one that monitors its cleaners and provides good, third party oversight. Show reply
Excellent. We have Denkar and Penjor from family clean for 5 hours every second week. They do an incredibly thorough job, my home is sparkling after they are finished. It feels like coming back to a hotel it’s so tidy and neat! Highly recommend them and family clean. Show reply
We have continued to receive excelllent service and high quality work from Family Clean. When cleaners have been unavailable, they have been quick to match with new staff. We have had consistent cleaners for about a year now and they have been wonderful. I’d like to specifically thank Juan and Angelica who continue to provide amazing service -… Read more · 1
they are prompt, friendly, very kind and polite and love working around our dogs at home. They are always efficient and respectful of our home and do an excellent job keeping things clean in our busy lives. Would definitely recommend Family Clean to others.
Negative reviews
Average clean – I had cleaned before arrival to ensure that the cleaner would have time to do a thorough clean of the townhouse. The bathroom floors where left with a sticky chalky residue, kitchen sink wasn’t cleaned, no dusting was done, no polishing. Nothing was cleaned besides from the work surfaces. To be frank, I would have done what this cleaner… Read more
achieved in two hours rather than the three and a half it took and I’m heavily pregnant.
Did do a good job of the shower and bath themselves. The cleaner was pleasant and kind which is why I give three stars. However, the reviews for this company left me with an expectation that it would be a good thorough clean before baby arrived but I have been left disappointed with work to do myself. Not worth the price charged. Won’t be using this company again.
overcharge and underclean – i tried them and for $37 an hour was expecting the house to smell like it was clean. it wasnt and on further inspectio no trace of product could be found very poor work tbe response when i complained was terrible. i reviewed them with 1 star elsewhere a they went on the attack.i simply stated that they could come one more time and if it wasnt… Read more
done properly i wouldnt pay. i also remarked that there are teachers and nurses that would love $37 an hour they twisted that in their response DO NOT USE
Hopeless administration – This is the third time I've rung Family Clean and given them a wide range of dates and times for a spring clean. For example, any day over the next couple of weeks. On ALL occasions they haven't accommodated me. As a busy professional, in the end I'm wasting time chasing them. They still haven't given me the courtesy of a call back. My advice - don't bother with Family Clean, look elsewhere.
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Recent reviews
Ugyen & Kencho from Family Clean are fantastic.They do a great job and I really appreciate their communication and punctuality. They make it really easy for me - they're always on time and get everything done efficiently. Really appreciate the work that they do! Show reply
We have had a weekly service for a number of years and Family Clean have always done well linking us up with wonderful people. Krista is our current domestic assistant and she is such a wonderful support for our family. She takes feedback well, is very considerate, and works to a high standard. Show reply
Loved our experience with Family Clean, they found us the wonderful Ashleigh who has been on time every time and has done a fantastic job. Really happy with our service and would highly recommend to others looking for a reliable and trusted service. Show reply
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We are loving our home assistant, Nao. She’s doing great work, is so super chill, responsive and awesome to have around, and has become an indispensable part of our lives since she started cleaning for us a year ago. I've happily recommended Family Clean highly to friends and family. Show reply
I have been using Family Clean for a couple of years now. They took the time to match me with a wonderful home assistant who unfortunately couldn’t stay with me. They then found me another one who is lovely, efficient and thorough. They took the time to listen to my needs and I have been very happy with their customer service and also very happy… Read more · 1
with both home assistants, one who I still have and she is so helpful to ease the stress of work and kids. Would definitely recommend trying them.
Family Clean have been great. I have been using them for a few months - I had some feedback for the initial cleaner I was assigned and Sian from the client experience team was super quick to address my comments and to find an alternative cleaner. We have been using Julia for around 2 months now and I couldn’t be happier. She’s punctual, nice and so thorough on her work. Show details · 1
I have had a wonderful cleaner for many years who always went the extra mile when cleaning my home. She listened and was very thorough and cheerful. I would recommend family to anyone, who needed a cleaner who was reliable, caring and flexible. Show reply
Darian from Family Clean really is excellent - she is the best cleaner I've ever had! Darian is extremely thorough with each aspect of my fortnightly clean and is willing to actually put in the effort to deeply clean, especially in high use/high value areas such as the bathroom, kitchen and carpet. Also, apart from being very professional,… Read more · 1
Darian is very friendly & easy to communicate with and a delight to have in my home, particularly as she takes great care to make my two cats feel comfortable which is really important to me.
Quite simply, I'd recommend Darian from Family Clean in a heartbeat.
The company and Salma have been wonderful. Professional, reliable, and communicative about the services. Very flexible when we need to change. Always positive and engaging - we can’t imagine life without Salma now. Show reply
This may seem like a slightly odd business model (as it did to me), but it’s been a good experience for our household. Good communication from the company and Joanne (our cleaner). Very diligent and high quality cleaning, as well as being punctual, accommodating and friendly. Show reply
Nat is amazing, always going above and beyond. Communication is excellent, quality of work fantastic. It’s always a wonderful feeling to come home after she has been. Show reply
The service was efficient and professional, and Isabel is a fantastic cleaner. She is punctual, friendly, proactive and has great attention to detail. I am very happy. Show reply
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I'm very happy with the service provided by Family Clean. My assistants have done a great job and have been flexible and excellent with their communication and reliability. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend. Show reply
Great service from the Family Clean. As a busy professional living on my own I needed some help with my house in Canberra. The Family Clean found me amazing cleaners on the first go (Lobzang and Kinley, highly recommended). The house looks, feels and smells amazing after their visits, and I didn't have to do any of the 'finding and checking references' part - the head office took care of all of that. Glad I found them! Show reply
Terrible recruitment process would not recommend – I recently applied for a cleaner position with this company. After an initial phone contact and submitting my resume and cover letter, I was directed to complete an online form as part of the recruitment process. I was shocked by the rudeness and condescension I experienced during this stage. Despite missing just the one question about cleaning… Read more
products—a question that in no way reflects my cleaning abilities or my positive "can-do" attitude—I received the attached dismissive response. If you are considering this company for your cleaning needs, please think twice about their ethics and how they treat potential workers.
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Jemma is wonderful – Jemma has been a pleasure to communicate with and her cleaning service has been excellent. She was on time and listened to everything we required and executed it professionally and to a high standard. Show reply
Great service – Sita and Tashi are polite, efficient and do a great job. Recently opened the cupboard under the sink to find it cleaned up and tidy! We didn't ask to have that done and was a nice little extra surprise. Show reply
Cindy Cattle is wonderful – Cindy Cattle is wonderful - she arrives, sometimes early which is great! Always done on time and thoroughly. Would recommend her without hesitation! Show reply
Very happy with my service – Family Clean were quick in finding us a cleaner. Jemma took the time to listen to our families needs. Jemma is efficient in her clean and was able to complete everything I asked and more. She has been lovely to deal with, I am really looking forward to each fortnightly clean. Show reply
Love that freshly-cleaned house feeling – After a couple of false starts, Family Clean has found me a cleaner, Sam, who did a fabulous first clean. His communication leading up to the first appointment was excellent, and he arrived on time, and spent time with me at the beginning to clearly understand the cleaning tasks I wanted done. I am looking forward to having Sam clean for me every fortnight and to enjoying that freshly-cleaned house feeling on a regular basis. Show details · 1
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