Cleaner
A cleaner is someone experienced in
coming to your property and cleaning it. Cleaners deal with a number of
different tasks including basic cleaning, spring cleans, deep cleans when you
are selling or renting your home and other jobs. Cleaners will usually clean
your home from top to bottom and are trained to use products and techniques to
make your home as clean as possible. Some cleaners will specialise in cleaning
textiles like carpets and curtains or will employ someone, especially to clean
your windows or hard-to-reach places like ovens or shower drains. These
professionals are able to advise you on the best products to use to clean your
home and what will be both cost-effective and long-lasting. If you are selling
your house and need a deep clean or even want to employ a regular cleaning
service, it would be good to give the project to the expertise of a
professional cleaner.
How to hire a cleaner?
Hiring a cleaner is one of those
jobs that needs to be done quickly and efficiently so you should put some
research into who you should hire. It is a good idea to get a recommendation
from people you know who have had a full clean done by a cleaning company
before moving or have taken on a regular cleaner recently or even ask at your
local community centre. You will want to find someone with a lot of experience
and who will be professional and quick in all aspects of the job.
If you cannot find a recommendation
from someone you know, you should be able to find someone either online through
their website
or online platforms like Checkatrade.com
. When you find some
professionals who provide the service you need, including regular cleaning and
maintenance and window cleaning and any other extra services like carpet
cleaning, make sure you read any reviews featured online. A cleaner’s online
presence should clearly display their qualifications, experience, what services
they provide and whether they are part of an association like the Checkatrade
,
who have codes of conduct
to reassure the customer that their members are
experienced and trustworthy.
When you have found a cleaner you
are happy with, arrange to meet them at your property to talk through the
project you want done - including any restrictions and the timeframe - and if
you have any special requests, such as carpet or window cleaning. From here,
they should be able to walk you through the process of cleaning your home,
advise you on making the most of your budget and give you an estimate of price
and timeframe. If you are still not sure about this particular cleaner, ask if
you can speak to previous clients and find out how efficiently they can get the
job done onsite.
What services do cleaners provide?
Cleaners are trained in cleaning and
maintaining cleanliness and tidiness inside and outside your home. Cleaners
deal with a number of different tasks, including basic cleaning, spring cleans,
deep cleans when you are selling or renting your home and other jobs. Others
can do bigger jobs like carpet cleaning or window cleaning, graffiti removal or
gutter cleaning. These professionals can be especially helpful when you are
selling your home and want to impress prospective buyers. Cleaners are usually
experienced and can usually advise on the best products for your home and what
maintenance you will need in the future.
How much does it cost to hire a
cleaner?
The cost of hiring a cleaner will be
very varied on the size of the project, what products are needed and how labour
intensive the job is. If you are completely deep cleaning your property, this
will be a lot more expensive than a regular maintenance job. If you agree to
keep on the cleaner long term, they may decide to lower the price too. It will
be up to you and the individual cleaner you hire to organise a payment plan
before you draw up a contract. A lot of cleaners will charge by the hour but
others will have a daily or fixed fee depending on the job. Make sure you know
exactly what is included in the price before you go ahead with the job as you
do not want to get a nasty surprise if it does not include VAT.
What questions should I ask my
cleaner?
- Have you done many of these jobs before?
- Do you do carpet cleaning or window cleaning?
- Have you worked on similar properties to mine?
- Do you work on your own or as part of a team?
- Will you be able to advise me on the best cleaning products to maintain
my home long term?
- Do you provide any cleaning supplies or do I need to get these?
- Do you offer regular maintenance services too?
- Can you advise me on how to get the best out of my budget?
- How long will the job take?
- Can I get a written estimate before you start the job?
- Does your estimate include everything - materials, labour, VAT?
- Do you have up-to-date paperwork and insurance?
- Can I speak to past clients or get references about the past work you
have done?
