Cleaning Essentials: Keeping Childcare Safe

Author: Suji Siv
Updated Date: April 10, 2026
ACECQA and National Quality Framework compliance infographic showing NQS Quality Area 2 cleaning requirements rating scale and chemical safety for childcare centres

We started our daycare cleaning division after watching a toddler pick up a dropped dummy from a floor that had supposedly been cleaned that morning — and realising the standard was nowhere near good enough. Our team now services centres across Rockdale, Wolli Creek and Tempe, where we have built cleaning systems grounded in real infection control science rather than the tick-and-flick approach that dominates this industry. We align our laundry and textile handling with AS 4146.2 standards because contaminated linen is one of the most overlooked transmission vectors in early learning environments.

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Hi, I'm Suji Siv, the founder, CEO, and Managing Director of Clean Group, bringing over 25 years of leadership and management experience to the company. As the driving force behind Clean Group’s growth, I oversee strategic planning, resource allocation, and operational excellence across all departments. I am deeply involved in team development and performance optimization through regular reviews and hands-on leadership.

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