The Cleaner Knows Everything

Hidden truths, domestic drama, and life lessons

About the Book

The Cleaner Knows Everything is a collection of real observations gathered over years of cleaning homes across Auckland.

Moving quietly through private spaces, the cleaner sees what most people don’t notice — the routines, tensions, kindness, contradictions, and silences that define domestic life. Arguments unfold. Relationships strain and soften. Habits reveal priorities. Power dynamics sit just below the surface.

These are not extraordinary stories.
They are familiar ones, seen from an uncommon position.

Written with restraint and clarity, the book reflects on human behaviour, work, dignity, and what it means to be trusted with access to other people’s lives.

What Makes This Book Different

Most books about domestic life are told by the people who own the space.

This one is told by someone invited in, relied upon, and often overlooked once the work begins.

That perspective changes what is noticed — and what people reveal.

What You’ll Find Inside

• Observations from inside Auckland homes
• Domestic moments that unfold without performance
• Stories of conflict, intimacy, and quiet routine
• Reflections on work, dignity, and responsibility
• Lessons learned while running a cleaning business

Nothing is exaggerated.
Nothing is invented.
Names and identifying details have been changed to protect privacy.

Who This Book Is For

This book is for readers who:

• Appreciate quiet, observational storytelling
• Are interested in human behaviour and social dynamics
• Want stories that feel familiar rather than sensational
• Value reflection over instruction

It is not a self-help book.
It is not a manual.
It does not tell you what to think.

About the Author

Raphael Chaitwa runs a cleaning business in Auckland.

Over nearly two decades, he worked inside homes and offices while building a business from the ground up. Along the way, the work became a vantage point — offering insight into people, relationships, and the realities of everyday life behind closed doors.

This book is a reflection of what accumulated there.

Book Details
Format: Paperback / Ebook
Length: Approximately 200 pages
Language: English
Availability: Ships worldwide / Instant digital download