BEA ELTON: The Social Media Star Using Cleaning to Change People's Lives

Bea Elton, known online as Clean With Bea, deep cleans homes for free, helping people who are often struggling with their mental health or going through an incredibly difficult time. The jobs can be extreme, with some homes containing mice, maggots, years of built up rubbish and conditions that could be classed as biohazards. Bea transforms these spaces into clean, liveable homes and shares the journey with her six million followers online. But Bea’s work is about much more than cleaning. She is passionate about showing that people who are struggling need kindness and support, not judgement. In this conversation, Bea shares: - Why she started making cleaning content - The stories of the people she helps - How her work has grown into campaigning and driving social change - What motivates her to keep going and caring for people Bea is a really special person. She’s a reminder that we can all do more to help others - and that sometimes, simply choosing to care can make a real difference. Bea Elton is Great Company. You can find out more about Bea's campaign for stronger safeguards to stop convicted animal abusers from acquiring more animals here - https://cleanwithbea.com/campaign You can call Samaritans on 116 123 (free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year) for confidential emotional support if you are struggling to cope or having thoughts of suicide. 00:00 Coming up 01:37 Jamie's intro 04:10 Why Bea started cleaning houses for free 06:45 'I don't think the world realises how many people are struggling' 11:50 The story that always stays with Bea 17:30 Reactions to the extreme cleans 19:07 Putting the first building blocks down to recovery 22:58 Living in mould-infested flat with a Landlord that didn't care 28:30 'I remember just snapping' 30:40 Going viral on socials 33:25 Experiencing personal pain 40:18 Taking on the government 43:00 Bea's campaign against cruelty to animals 50:12 Final 8 Questions If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast Jamie - https://www.instagram.com/jamielaing And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at Airbnb.co.uk/host Some things are simply too good to save for another day. Discover the Maserati range at www.maserati.com and find your nearest Maserati showroom today THE CREDITS Producers: Helen Burke & Faye Lawrence Assistant Producers: Issy Weeks-Hankins & Jonny Burke Video: Josh Bennett Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti Production Manager: Archan Mohile Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister Shot on Sony Cinema Line cameras FX6, FX2 with Sony G-Master lenses 16-35GM, 24-70GM