From a Grandfather’s Business to No Time For Grime
The inspiration behind No Time For Grime goes back to 1984, when our founder Adam’s grandfather started his own cleaning company, Spruce, in the UK. As a boy, Adam would often help out, learning first-hand the values of hard work, consistency, and pride in a job well done. Those lessons left a lasting mark.
- Years later, Adam was working in the corporate world, but he felt drawn to run his own business. While searching for opportunities, he looked at cafés, restaurants, and bars. Then one evening, he came across a cleaning run for sale. It was a spark. All those childhood memories of working with his grandfather came flooding back. By 7pm, he had called the seller. By 8pm, he was at her house. And by 9pm, Adam had bought his first cleaning business.
That decision ignited a dream: to build a cleaning company that carried forward his grandfather’s legacy, not just cleaning spaces, but helping people, building trust, and taking genuine pride in the work.
It may not sound glamorous to some, but for Adam and the team at No Time For Grime, cleaning is about more than the task itself. It’s about supporting businesses, creating healthy workplaces, and being the reliable partner clients can count on.
What began with one small cleaning run has grown into a trusted commercial cleaning company serving Sydney, Newcastle, the Central Coast, and Coffs Harbour.
From small offices and gyms to large aquatic centres and strata complexes, Adam and his team bring the same dedication his grandfather showed decades ago: show up, do it right, and take pride in the result.
Following in His Grandfather’s Footsteps
Business with a Heart
As a business, we have a responsibility to not only provide great services to our customers but to also help those in need and make a lasting impact. By working with Business with a Heart, we’re proud to be a company that’s committed to doing our part to help create a better world.
As part of our commitment to social responsibility, we’re proud to have partnered with Business with a Heart to sponsor bears for children in need, spreading comfort and joy during a time that can be especially difficult for many families.
Bear Cottage
We do regular cleanings for free and we donate a percentage of sales each year.
01. Standards
We uphold the highest standards in everything we do. That means consistent, meticulous cleaning, environmentally conscious practices, and customer service that goes above and beyond. Our commitment is simple: every client, every site, every clean, done to the same professional standard.
02. Appreciation
We know our team members are the unsung heroes behind spotless workplaces. That’s why we invest in recognising, supporting, and valuing them, from our ‘Cleaner of the Month’ award to ensuring every cleaner feels respected and proud of their work. A motivated team means better results for our clients.
03. Responsibility
We take responsibility seriously – to our clients, our people, and our community. We comply with and go beyond the Modern Slavery Act, paying fair wages, promoting transparency in our supply chains, and raising awareness of ethical practices. Responsibility for us means doing the right thing, even when no one’s watching.
04. Community
At No Time For Grime, community is at the heart of everything we do. Based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, we believe in supporting the people and places that support us, giving back through local initiatives like Business with a Heart and helping create a cleaner, kinder community for everyone.
FOUNDER'S NOTE
Your Business Deserves More Than “Good Enough” Cleaning
Consistent, reliable commercial cleaning that keeps your workplace spotless from small businesses to large facilities.
