At Balance Home Cleaning we are set apart by our people! We operate on the foundation of trust, accountability, service and passion. Our team is comprised of honest, hardworking individuals committed to providing exceptional cleaning services. For our clientsʼ comfort, each team member is extensively screened, professionally trained, bonded and insured.
In his early career, Mattias spent several years as a volunteer with the Victoria Police Department. As a reserve, his responsibilities included coordinating business and home security audits.
Onward, Mattias spent ten years with the Fairmont Empress Hotel, advancing into Executive Housekeeper with a reputation as a caring, exemplary leader. In this prestigious Housekeeping role, Mattias led a successful team of more than 100 personnel and realized regular growth in “Cleanliness of Guestroom” scores. In 2009, Mattias was recognized with the Fairmont Empress Hotelʼs Leader of the Year award and his Housekeeping department recognized as Department of the Year.
Pursuing a lifelong dream, Mattias retired from the luxury hotel industry in 2012 and launched Balance Home Cleaning to provide Victoria, BC with a fresh alternative in residential cleaning. Through a commitment to impeccable service, Mattias and Balance Home Cleaning live up to the promise of delivering better life balance.
Outside of Balance Home Cleaning, Mattias is known as a dedicated husband and father of three – the role which inspired his mission to provide better life balance and quality time where it matters.
Lindsay was born and raised in Etobicoke, Ontario. She relocated to Victoria in 1993, after visiting Victoria on a holiday and falling in love with the city. As part owner of the company, Lindsay has been instrumental in Balance Home Cleaning’s growth & success. One of her favorite aspects of cleaning is seeing the before & after of cleaning a space. In her spare time, Lindsay absolutely loves tapping into her creative side and turning blank wood pieces into beautiful bowls on the lathe. Her other passions include cross-stitch, knitting and baking. Lindsay is a proud mother of three and strongly believes in the company’s mission of helping people enjoy life through better balance.
Arraghan was born and raised in Victoria, BC. He joined the Balance Home Cleaning team in the fall of 2020. Arraghan particularly enjoys meeting & exceeding the expectations of our clients, along with working with a diverse team. He also appreciates how each day is a little different and loves taking on new challenges. Arraghan is extremely passionate about cooking and exploring different cultures and flavours through food. One of his longer-term goals is to open his own Western / Asian inspired food truck. In 2010, Arraghan participated in the annual “Billy Beal Ice Fishing Derby” in Manitoba. He landed a 4 lbs, 3 oz Jack Fish, which earned him first place and the $10,000 top prize.
Originally from France, Emilie moved to Victoria in 2015 to discover a new way of life in Canada. Shortly after her arrival, she began working for Balance Home Cleaning. She really enjoys the relationships with our clients and seeing the before & after of cleaning a space. When she’s not at work, you may find Emilie out for a hike with her dog Dipsy. Some of her favorite activities include; skiing, biking, hiking, and surfing. Emilie loves her new life in Victoria and everything the West Coast has to offer. She is thrilled to have become a permanent resident of Canada.
Originally from Japan, Eriko moved to Victoria BC in 2002. Eriko has been working with Balance Home Cleaning (BHC) since the fall of 2015. One of her favorite aspects of her job is seeing the before & after of cleaning a space. She also appreciates the flexible scheduling options BHC provides, as it works well with her lifestyle. Eriko enjoys volunteering her time to help her children’s school. Currently, she is responsible for formatting their annual yearbook. Some of Eriko’s hobbies include; snowboarding, gardening and cooking.
Originally from Pender Island, Josh moved to Victoria in 2016 in search of new opportunities. Josh joined the Balance Home Cleaning team in the fall of 2017. He is an extremely caring person who is passionate about our mission of helping people enjoy life through better balance. Josh loves giving back to the community through volunteer work. While working for Balance, he has particularly enjoyed assisting Herowork. Some of Josh’s hobbies include outdoor activities and clothes shopping. Josh is known to have excellent memory for unimportant things, which at times can be advantage (such as a useless trivia contest).
Originally from Miyazaki Japan, Sanae moved to Vancouver in 1997. In 2019, Sanae and her husband decided to relocate to Victoria, as they were looking for a change of pace. Sanae joined the Balance team upon moving to Victoria, as she really enjoys cleaning and was impressed with our work culture. Sanae’s hobbies include; baking, walking, and simply exploring the city discovering new shops, restaurants and places of interest. She likes meeting new people and is very happy with her decision to move to Victoria.
Originally from Osaka Japan, Ryota moved to Victoria on a working holiday Visa in the Spring of 2020. Ryota’ s goal is to further improve his English, while experiencing life in a foreign city. Ryota takes great pride in his work and loves that we clean to very high standards. He also enjoys seeing how happy our clients are after cleaning their homes. During his spare time, Ryota enjoys outdoor activities, such as exploring nature, fishing, and biking. While in Japan, Ryota was a member of a shrine organization. Through his organization, Ryota, along with many volunteers helped clean a city in Osaka located near a shrine. He also participates in shrine festivals, requiring him to wear Samurai Armour and play a traditional conch shell instrument called a Horagai. Ryota holds a black belt in the Japanese martial art of Shorinji Kempo and was awarded second place in a martial arts competition.
Originally from Fukuoka, Japan, Ellie moved to Victoria in 2020, seeking a new adventure and to study English. Her favorite part of working at Balance Home Cleaning is the connections she is making with her colleagues and clients. She really appreciates how friendly and supportive everyone is. Outside of work, Ellie enjoys volunteering her time to help others. In Japan, she helped prepare meals for a homeless shelter. She is also a certified Japanese teacher and spent 2 years volunteering her tutoring services to international students. Some of Ellie’s hobbies include Kyudo (Japanese martial art of archery), horseback riding and volleyball. In Kyudo, Ellie explained that her bow is made of bamboo and her arrows are made from a cherry blossom tree and eagle feathers.
Originally from Ontario, Elizabeth relocated to Edmonton for 9 years and then to Victoria in 2020. She was drawn to the mild climate of Victoria and wanted to adopt some lifestyle changes. Elizabeth’s favorite part of working for Balance Home Cleaning is the team. She really appreciates how friendly and helpful everyone is to each other. She also really enjoys seeing the results of her hard work, and how everything shines & sparkles afterwards. Outside of work, Elizabeth leads an active lifestyle. She enjoys being in nature and plying a variety of sports including, Volleyball, Baseball & Badminton. She also has a creative side to her and enjoys sewing, sketching, painting, and pottery.
Ellie was born and raised in Fort St. John BC. She moved to Victoria in 2013 to attend the University of Victoria (UVIC). In 2019, Ellie graduated UVIC with a double major in Psychology & Environmental Studies. Ellie joined the Balance Home Cleaning team in the fall of 2020. She really loves how friendly and authentic everyone is. She also appreciates the high standards to which we clean and takes great pride in a job well done! During her spare time, Ellie enjoys being in nature and loves going on hikes. She is also passionate about art and loves to paint.
Adonis was born in Nabari Japan and moved to Victoria with his family when he was two years old. Adonis’s responsibilities include organizing and preparing all the cleaning supplies and equipment for the following day. He possesses excellent organizational skills and really enjoys his work routine. He also appreciates the flexible schedule Balance Home Cleaning offers. During his spare time, Adonis loves playing and following a wide variety of sports, with hockey being his absolute favorite. Adonis’ biggest passion is film making and he’s already been recognized with awards for both writing and directing. His long-term goal is to become a film director and eventually own his own film company.
Jet was born & raised in Victoria BC. He began working for Balance Home Cleaning in the Summer of 2018. Jet loves the atmosphere at BHC and appreciates the flexibility to create his own workflow during the Evening Organizer shift. Jet joined the Air Cadets when he was just 12 years of age. Over the years, he has completed several courses through cadets and recently obtained his glider pilot licence. In addition to flying, Jet is passionate about sports. His favorite sport is soccer, which he has been playing for the past 6 years. Jet is currently an honour roll student at Mount Douglas High School for academics, athletics, and leadership. Although Jet is passionate about flying, his dream job is to become a forensic scientist and wants to continue flying as a hobby.
Mattias & Rachelle, my home looks beautiful! I am thrilled to be able to come home to a home that is sparkling clean! Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into the deep clean! I am now your biggest fan and your newest client! Thank you!!