About Us

Your trusted partner in cleaning, facilities management, and consumable supply across Otago & Southland

House of Hygiene is a proudly New Zealand-owned and operated business providing professional, integrated facilities services across the lower South Island. With a team of more than 45+ dedicated staff and decades of industry experience, we deliver high-quality cleaning, facility management, and consumables supply solutions to businesses, organisations, and property managers throughout Dunedin, Invercargill, Queenstown, and beyond.

House of Hygiene have been operating in the lower South Island for over 20 years, providing a first-class service to commercial entities, property managers, private stakeholders and public institutions alike. Our company was built on a foundation of bringing streamlined solutions and professionalism to service delivery, alongside a commitment to supporting local businesses.

We are based right here in the South Island: we employ here; we purchase Kiwi products; use Kiwi suppliers; we exist to provide that sustainable and accountable solution you have been looking for.

Our People, Shared Success

Our success is built on the commitment and care of our people. From cleaners and custodians to our operations managers and security guards, every member of our team plays a key role in delivering consistent service and building strong client relationships.

We strive to be the best and believe that supporting staff with fair pay, professional training, and recognition for great work leads to better outcomes for everyone. That’s why we invest in upskilling, supervision, and reward systems that foster pride and professionalism.

Peter Duerden

Peter Duerden

General Manager
Rhys Griffiths

Rhys Griffiths

Operations Manager (Central Otago) & JV Partner
Bio

Rhys joined House of Hygiene in 2008 as supervisor for Central Otago. In 2010, a joint venture was formed to support the rapid growth of his local cleaning company, helping to meet the increasing demand from smaller commercial clients.

Since 2012, Rhys has managed operations for the wider Central Otago region. With extensive hands‑on cleaning expertise and a strong understanding of the unique demands of Queenstown and its transient market, Rhys provides responsive, reliable support to clients across the region.

Stewart Short

Stewart Short

Operations Supervisor (Otago)
Bio

Stewart has more than 20 years of operational supervision experience and plays a pivotal role in supporting clients across Otago. He has owned his own business, bringing a strong commercial mindset and exceptional client‑service approach to his role.

Stewart joined House of Hygiene in 2012 through a partnership with a multinational facilities provider. His extensive industry experience, problem‑solving capability and deep knowledge of cleaning systems make him a valued leader in the Otago/Southland region

 Lo Treweek

Lo Treweek

Operations Supervisor (Southland)
Bio

Lo joined House of Hygiene in 2012 after serving as cleaning supervisor at Dunedin Airport. She now oversees all contracts across the Southland region, supported by a loyal, long‑serving team.

Managing a large and geographically dispersed area, Lo is known for her excellent time management, strong client communication and consistent delivery of high‑quality service. Her leadership ensures our Southland clients receive reliable and responsive support.

Proudly Part of the NZCC

House of Hygiene are a proud member of the New Zealand Cleaning Co-Operative.

Founded to ensure Kiwi cleaning businesses have a platform upon which to provide services to New Zealand industries, our membership gives us the strength and support of the best cleaning company in each region of New Zealand.

All Cooperative members have the same ethos; the same common goals and collectively, over 70 years of cleaning experience. When you choose House of Hygiene, you choose the support of the NZCC too; Kiwi’s looking after Kiwi’s, ensuring fairness, equality, and best practice, along with a focus on broader outcomes

"Consistently demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail"

They have been providing cleaning services for Skyline Properties since 2021 and have supplied consumables to us since approximately 2017.

Throughout this time, they have consistently demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail. Their service has been of a high standard, and we have had no issues with their performance.

I have no hesitation in recommending House of Hygiene for cleaning and related services.

Alastair
General Manager
"Reliable, high-quality service, backed by clear and proactive communication"

Trojan Holdings Ltd have engaged House of Hygiene for several years to provide daily, weekly, and annual cleaning services across multiple commercial properties in Queenstown. Throughout this time, they have consistently delivered a reliable, high quality service, backed by clear and proactive communication at all levels of their organisation.

House of Hygiene also manage access to restricted areas within our commercial buildings and are entrusted to open facilities and initiate the daily operation of escalators and lifts. They perform these responsibilities with exceptional consistency and professionalism.

Trojan Holdings Ltd maintain a strong working relationship with House of Hygiene and have full confidence in recommending their services.

Gavin
Facilities Manager
"Pete and his team show great attention to detail"

House of Hygiene are our incumbent cleaning contractor and has been providing cleaning services for the Five Mile Centre for the past 7+ years.

Pete has been a pleasure to work with. He communicates clearly, is reliable, and maintains a high standard of cleanliness throughout the premises.

Pete and his team show great attention to detail, ensuring all areas are always kept clean and tidy. The cleaning schedule is followed consistently, and any additional requests are handled promptly and professionally.

I have no hesitation in recommending House of Hygiene for any cleaning contracts - Pete and his team deliver excellent results and are a credit to their profession.

Regan
Centre Manager
"Their communication is excellent - clear, proactive, and responsive"

House of Hygiene has been providing cleaning services for Queenstown Central Shopping Centre since 1 July 2025, and we’ve been extremely happy with their work. They’ve proven to be reliable, professional, and easy to deal with.

Their communication is excellent - clear, proactive, and responsive. Whenever we’ve had questions or special requests, they’ve handled them promptly. The quality of their cleaning is consistently high, with great attention to detail and a commitment to meeting agreed standards.

One of the things we value most is their flexibility and quick response to urgent situations or additional requirements. They always find a way to make things work. In addition, they are highly knowledgeable about cleaning methodologies and the appropriate products to use in various situations, ensuring safe and effective results.

Nicole
Centre Manager