Cleaners help keep Sydney's essential workers safe during lockdown

Olinga Services founder Badi Mahabat with some of his team.

Olinga Services founder Badi Mahabat with some of his team. Source: SBS Sandra Fulloon

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During Australia's latest lockdowns, cleaners are busier than ever, sterilising coronavirus exposure sites. This week, Small Business Secrets caught up with one cleaning company that is also offering a lifeline to workers who have lost jobs in other sectors.

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