Our Story

 Hi Reader,  I’m Sue. I’m a Sydneysider and a mum to two young children. My kids keep me very busy with school and all their hobbies. I created Strip Clean because I thought I wanted to pursue my passion for creating and I thought if I could find a way to make my life easier and better then surely it will help others too.

Washing is a big, never ending chore in my house and I find myself doing a load most days. The beginnings of Strip Clean first started as a vision one night standing in the laundry counting down the last few minutes for a load to finish. I decided I needed something super convenient that I could just throw into the wash and not have to worry about measuring the right amount or ending up with a sticky mess everywhere. After some thought I decided laundry strips would be a great way to avoid all the mess that comes with detergent. As a bonus they would be great for travelling and something we can chuck in our bag whenever we go camping. 

Ingredients were also very important to me. I have sensitive skin that gets dry and itchy when I use harsh detergents. I’m one of those people that avoids the cleaning aisle, not because I’m not a fan of cleaning products but because it makes my nose feel funny. I did lots of research into plant-based ingredients that still have amazing results and leave clothes and linen super clean. Using Strip clean I never have to worry about breaking into hives or scratching my skin all day. As well as benefiting myself I knew that having environmentally friendly ingredients would be good for our planet and aquatic life. I didn’t want to feel bad the next time I watched Finding Nemo! Wash school uniforms everyday and wouldn’t want to use any harsh chemical on their clothing as it can affect their sensitive eczema skin condition. 

The last part of the Strip clean planning was to create a packaging that would be minimal waste. I try not to look back at all the times I purchased a big plastic container and contributed to landfill. Going forward I know that the cardboard packaging and compact pack is the best way to buy laundry cleaners.

I am so proud to have a company that is great for my family and I believe in so much myself. I can’t wait to share it with others and I look forward to you being Strip Clean too.