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What does a professional cleaner do?
A professional cleaner keeps homes, rental properties and workplaces clean — from a weekly or fortnightly domestic clean to a one-off deep clean or an end-of-tenancy job. Some work on their own as independent sole traders; others run cleaning companies with a team that can take on larger homes, offices and commercial premises. Services and availability vary from one business to the next, so check what each cleaner offers on their profile.
Common cleaning services
- Regular domestic and house cleaning (weekly, fortnightly or monthly)
- One-off cleans
- Deep cleaning
- End-of-tenancy cleaning
- Move-in and move-out cleaning
- After-builders cleaning
- Airbnb and short-let cleaning
- Commercial and office cleaning
- Communal-area cleaning for blocks and shared buildings
- Add-ons such as oven, carpet and upholstery cleaning
Not every cleaner offers every service, so check each profile and ask before booking. Need your windows cleaned? See window cleaners.
When to hire a professional cleaner
A cleaner can help when you want to free up time spent on routine housework, need a thorough deep clean before or after moving, are getting a rental property ready between tenancies, have just finished building or decorating work, or want an office or shop kept presentable. Many customers start with a single clean before agreeing a regular arrangement with the same cleaner.
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How to choose a cleaner or cleaning company
There is no single licence for cleaning, so reliability, trust and clear communication matter most. Before you book, it is worth checking:
- What is included in the price, and whether they bring their own products and equipment
- Whether they offer a one-off or trial clean before a regular booking
- How they handle keys, alarm codes and access to your property
- Whether they hold public liability insurance, which covers accidental damage while they work
- Whether a DBS (background) check has been carried out, if that matters to you — it is not a legal requirement for domestic cleaners
- Reviews or references from other local customers
- For end-of-tenancy work, whether they will work to your check-out report and what happens if something is missed
For offices and other commercial premises, also ask how the business arranges cover for holidays and sickness, and how it handles any site-specific health and safety requirements. See also: how to choose a reliable local tradesperson.
What affects the cost of cleaning?
Prices vary from one cleaner to another, so it is worth comparing a couple of quotes. The main things that affect the cost are:
- The size of the property and the number of rooms
- Whether it is a regular booking or a one-off clean
- How much work is needed — an end-of-tenancy or after-builders clean takes longer than a routine visit
- Whether the cleaner supplies products and equipment
- Extras such as ovens, carpets, inside cupboards or windows
- Access, parking and the time of day the clean takes place
- London rates, which tend to sit above the national average
For typical 2026 prices by property size, see our end-of-tenancy cleaning cost guide for London.
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Frequently asked questions
What should I ask a cleaner before booking?
Ask what is included, how long the clean will take, whether they supply products and equipment, how they handle keys and access, whether they carry public liability insurance and how cancellations or missed visits are handled. For regular cleans, agree the frequency and what happens during holidays.
Should a cleaning company have public liability insurance?
It is not a legal requirement for every cleaner, but public liability insurance covers accidental damage or injury caused while they work, so it is a sensible thing to ask about. Many commercial clients require it. If it matters to you, ask to see the certificate.
What is normally included in an end-of-tenancy clean?
Usually a thorough top-to-bottom clean of an empty property, covering the kitchen and its appliances, bathrooms, floors, skirting boards, internal glass, doors and fittings. Checklists vary between cleaners, so agree exactly what is included — and whether ovens, carpets or external windows cost extra — before you book.
Can I find commercial cleaners through Rated Local Trades?
Yes. Some cleaning businesses listed on Rated Local Trades clean offices, shops and communal areas as well as homes. Check each profile for the services and areas it covers, and contact the business to discuss your premises.
Are cleaners DBS checked?
Not necessarily. DBS checks are not a legal requirement for domestic cleaners, though some cleaners and cleaning companies choose to have one. Profiles show DBS status only where the business has provided it — Rated Local Trades does not carry out DBS checks itself — so ask the cleaner directly if it matters to you.
Can I book a regular cleaner rather than a one-off clean?
Many independent cleaners offer both one-off visits and recurring bookings on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Plenty of customers start with a single clean to see how they get on before setting up a regular arrangement.
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