How to post a house cleaning job
A request for a cleaner is easier to price when it describes the property, current condition and expected result. The phrase deep clean can mean very different things, so list the rooms and tasks that matter instead of relying on one label.
Also distinguish a regular maintenance visit from an initial reset, end-of-tenancy clean, post-building clean or preparation for a sale. Each requires different time, equipment and access planning.
Describe the home and service frequency
- Give property type, approximate size, bedrooms, bathrooms and floor levels.
- State whether the clean is once-off, weekly, fortnightly or another schedule.
- Say whether the property is occupied, empty or still being moved.
- Mention the number of occupants, children and pets where relevant.
- Identify parking, stairs, lifts and permitted working hours.
Create a priority task list
List essential tasks room by room and separate them from optional extras. Typical differences include inside ovens, fridges, cabinets and windows; limescale removal; upholstery; carpet extraction; interior glass; and handling of post-construction dust. State what should not be touched as clearly as what should be cleaned.
Explain condition without embarrassment
Describe heavy grease, pet hair, smoke residue, mould-like marks, clutter or long gaps between cleans honestly. Photographs of representative areas can help when you are comfortable sharing them, but remove personal documents and identifying details. Specialist contamination, pest waste or hazardous material should be declared and may need a different service.
Clarify products, equipment and allergies
- Who supplies products, cloths, vacuum and specialist machines?
- Are fragrance-free or particular products required?
- Are there delicate stone, timber, brass or coated surfaces?
- Will laundry, dishes, bed linen or waste removal be included?
- Where can equipment be filled, emptied and safely stored?
Agree access, security and the final check
Do not publish alarm, key or vacant-property details. Share sensitive access instructions only after selecting a provider. Agree arrival windows, cancellation terms, who secures the property and how missed areas or accidental damage are reported. For a move-out clean, define the checkout deadline and inspection arrangement.
Copyable house cleaning description
Example: 'One-off deep clean of an occupied three-bedroom, two-bathroom semi in Limerick, approximately 105 square metres. Priorities are kitchen surfaces and cabinet fronts, two bathrooms with limescale, skirting, interior glass and vacuuming pet hair from accessible floors. Please price the oven and inside windows separately. One indoor cat will be kept in a closed room. Driveway parking is available and we can provide access from 9 am. Please state estimated hours, team size, products and equipment supplied, exclusions and earliest date.'
Frequently asked questions
What does a deep clean include?+
There is no single universal scope. List the rooms and exact tasks, especially appliances, windows, cabinets, limescale and carpets.
Should I share photographs?+
Representative photos can help, but remove documents, valuables, addresses and security information before uploading.
Do cleaners bring products and equipment?+
Some do and some use household supplies. State your preference and ask what is included in the quote.
How do I post a regular cleaning job?+
Describe the initial condition, required frequency, priority tasks, preferred visit window and whether the first visit needs extra time.
Should I mention pets or allergies?+
Yes. Pets affect access and safety, while allergies or surface sensitivities can affect product selection.
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