A local business recognised for customer care
Squeaky Clean Homes, a Winchester-based cleaning firm founded in 2012, has won the Service Excellence Award at this year’s Winchester Business Excellence Awards. The ceremony took place at Winchester Cathedral on 18 June.
The company was established by Rebecca Hopkins, a former NHS nurse who worked for 18 years in the health service, including time as a senior matron. Hopkins launched the business after completing a Master’s Degree in Management and Leadership, citing a desire for greater flexibility for her family; she is a mother of three.
Range of clients and environmental focus
Squeaky Clean Homes provides cleaning services across Winchester and the surrounding area for a varied client base, including:
- Homeowners
- Commercial premises
- Property agents
- Public sector organisations
- Private and commercial holiday accommodation
Environmental responsibility is highlighted by the firm’s offering of both conventional professional cleaning products and a plant-based range available on request. The company says it takes its environmental impact seriously.
“We are over the moon to have won the Service Excellence Award, which recognises exceptional customer care. Thank you to our wonderful team, and to everyone who took the time to nominate us.”
What the award means locally
The Winchester Business Excellence Awards aim to recognise achievements across the district’s business community. For Winchester residents, the recognition underlines the presence of local firms that combine service provision with an expressed commitment to environmental practice and customer care. The accolade may help raise the profile of a local firm when residents and organisations are choosing cleaning and facilities services.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Company | Squeaky Clean Homes |
| Founder | Rebecca Hopkins (former NHS nurse, senior matron) |
| Established | 2012 |
| Award | Service Excellence Award, Winchester Business Excellence Awards 2026 |
| Ceremony | Winchester Cathedral, 18 June 2026 |
Residents seeking cleaning services or advice on environmentally preferable products can visit the company’s website for further details about services and the plant-based product range. The award also contributes to the wider narrative of small and medium-sized enterprises in Winchester adapting service models and workplace arrangements in response to local needs.
