What to look for in a cleaner
- Public liability insurance and accidental damage cover
- DBS check confirmed if cleaner has key access
- Written checklist of what each clean includes
- Replacement cleaner policy if regular is unavailable
- Clear cancellation and rescheduling terms
- Fair pay practices for the cleaner themselves
Typical pricing: £15-£25 per hour, £160-£320 end-of-tenancy clean, £80-£160 oven clean
Regulator / certification: British Institute of Cleaning Science (commercial), no mandatory domestic regulator