Hello,

My name is Marta, owner of The Cleaning Lady. I’ve had a passion for cleaning since childhood, though I never thought of building a business from it. I grew up in a rural village in Hungary and studied sociology and media studies at Corvinus University in Budapest. I worked in theatre management in Hungary until 2015. My adventurous spirit then led me to the other side of the world: New Zealand.

I arrived in Queenstown with just $500 in my pocket. Within a week, I landed my first job as a waitress. While serving a customer one evening, he asked about my accent and background. After hearing my story, I’ll never forget what he said: “We need more people like you. I’m sure you’ll be successful in New Zealand with your attitude.” Not long after that, I found my first cleaning job, where I learned the basics of professional cleaning by working in high-end properties around Queenstown. I loved that job, but at the time, I was more excited to save money for my travels and keep the adventure going.

I met my husband while doing the traditional backpacker job of working in a packhouse in Mount Maunganui. This, among other things, eventually led me to decide to stay in New Zealand. When we moved to Auckland, I started taking on cleaning jobs to supplement my income. My customers were so happy with the service that they began referring me to more and more of their friends. It reached a point where I had no capacity to meet everyone’s requirements, so I took the plunge, resigned from my job, and started my own business.

The Cleaning Lady specialises in house cleaning without using harsh chemicals. The environment and the sustainability of our planet are close to my heart. I apply these values to my business, continually researching and finding the best products and methods to ensure your home is meticulous, using sustainable, natural products, and reducing plastic and water consumption.

The past four years have allowed me to practice and develop highly professional, gold-standard cleaning methods that delight my many satisfied customers. I have standardised, easy-to-follow systems and processes in place, meaning my staff understand the high expectations I set. This ensures we deliver consistent, sustainable, eco-friendly quality for every clean.