A WORKING mum has ditched her nine-to-five job to launch innovative cleaning business.

Niamh Wakeling, 35, from Grays, was desperate for a fresh start after her maternity leave and so decided to turn her back on a career at one of London’s top estate agents to start her own cleaning franchise.

The mother of one launched her Bright & Beautiful franchise at the end of October, managing a team of cleaners to deliver ethical, professional and eco-friendly housekeeping for busy people in Grays and the surrounding areas.

Services include cleaning, tidying, laundry and ironing.

Niamh said: “Bright & Beautiful’s holistic housekeeping is really unique in the market place; our clients’ homes are not just clean, we make sure that they’re immaculate, smelling lovely, with everything tidy and organized for when they come home from a busy day at work.”