Cleaner business guide
How to Get Work as a Self-Employed Cleaner
A recurring domestic clean, an end-of-tenancy job and a builders' clean need different checklists and time allowances. Choose the services you can deliver consistently and make the scope easy to compare.
Publish a service-specific checklist
State whether an end-of-tenancy clean includes the oven, inside cupboards, windows and carpet extraction. For regular visits, specify the rooms and tasks covered and what happens if a client misses an appointment. A checklist reduces disputes far better than the phrase 'deep clean'.
Price the property, not just its bedrooms
Ask about bathrooms, pets, parking, access, cleaning supplies and the current condition before estimating hours. For post-build work, check whether dust has settled and whether trades are still on site. Record any surfaces requiring manufacturer-approved products so a quick clean does not damage them.
Build ongoing work carefully
Property managers and short-let hosts value reliable changeover times and a documented handover. With permission, use before-and-after photos that show specific results without exposing personal belongings. Ask reviews to mention punctuality and the type of clean, not private details about the property.
Build your cleaner business
Create a TradrLink profile to show local customers the cleaner services you actually provide.