Opportunities in Cleaning

Why is there an increasing demand for cleaners?

Why is there an increasing demand for cleaners?

More and more people are living busy lives and don’t have the time for cleaning.

An increased focus on leisure activities mean that people don’t want to spend their spare time cleaning.

There is an increasing focus on hygiene.

This means that more businesses and individuals are looking for effective and reliable cleaners.

Cleaning Opportunities

There are many different opportunities for cleaners, such as –

-Working in people’s homes.

-Cleaning for small businesses or large commercial premises.

Cleaners can be:

Cleaning is a career where there are a wide range of opportunities and options.

Do You Have the Right Personality to Develop a Career in Cleaning?

To be a successful cleaner, you need the right personality, skills and knowledge.

Do you have a strong stomach?

It is important to realise that cleaning does involve dealing with unpleasant situations at times. A successful cleaner will have a strong stomach and know how to handle these tricky situations in a calm and professional manner.

Are you keen to please your customers?

A good cleaner will want to do right by their clients, creating a pleasant and clean environment.  An excellent cleaner will be a perfectionist and leave no dust bunny behind.

Are you friendly?

Depending on where you work, cleaning can be a sociable job. For example –

Either way, you need to be friendly and outgoing when working in any career with people.

Who would you want to employ? A grumpy person doing the bare minimum to get by, or a cleaner who is smiling and enthusiastic about their work?

Are you physically fit?

Cleaning is a physical job.  It means that you are on your feet, moving around and getting into difficult corners during your working day.

You will also need to carry heavy equipment and cleaning products. 

You don’t have to be super fit, but a good level of fitness is pretty essential for a good cleaner.

Are You Trustworthy?

Depending on where you work, you may have access to private properties. This means that you have to be trustworthy.

This may involve –

  -Holding keys or key codes to get into private premises.

  -Keeping any information you see confidential.

  -Making sure you lock up the premises carefully when you leave.

If you want recommendations for other clients and jobs, being trustworthy is essential.

Are you punctual?

Clients will want people who turn up on time and leave on time. 

Are You Reliable and Consistent?

Another important personality trait is whether you are reliable and consistent.

Clients will want cleaners who turn up on time and do what they are meant to do. EVERY time they are meant to do it. 

Also, it is important to ensure that you do a good job, EVERY time you to a client’s property.

Are You Open To Change?

The world is changing all of the time. New cleaning products, cleaning technology and equipment becomes available regularly. Successful cleaners will need to be open to change and development in their job role to keep ahead of these changes.

Do you have the right skills and knowledge?

Cleaners require detailed knowledge in cleaning products, techniques, safe chemicals, how to deal with hazardous products etc.

Different surfaces should be cleaned in different ways, and if you don't have a sound understanding of what techniques to use on what surface; your work can cause damage. This online course will teach you a lot of what you must learn in that respect to be a successful cleaner.

There is also an increased demand for eco-friendly household cleaning products, as customers become more interested in non-toxic products and sustainability.  A good cleaner will need awareness of these products too.

Cleaning is not just about having loads of cleaning products and appliances, it is also about knowing what to use and when.

Train to be a Cleaner. 

View our Domestic and Commercial Cleaning Course here.