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How to become a Cleaner

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Cleaner

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Cleaning supervisor

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Cleaning manager

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The role of a Cleaner

What does a Cleaner do?

Is your CV spotless? Are you looking for a career without the clutter? You should be a cleaner...

Cleaners work across a range of different environments such as private homes, schools, hotels, offices, hospitals, airports or any place that requires a dedicated cleaner. A cleaner is responsible for keeping the area they work in clean, tidy and hygienic - this is particularly important if they work in a location like a hospital or food premises, where strict health and safety regulations must be adhered to.

Cleaners can also choose to specialise in specific types of cleaning. For example, cleaning carpets and upholstery or clearing and cleaning empty properties that are going up for sale. Cleaners can be employed full time, work shifts or be self-employed. The tasks a cleaner carries out will depend on where they work but could include:

Vacuuming floors and hallways
Dusting and polishing
Emptying bins
Sanitising bathrooms
Performing deep cleans of properties or kitchens
Refilling hygiene stations for customer use
Monitoring and ordering cleaning supplies

Is a career as a Cleaner right for me?

To become a cleaner, great attention to detail and the ability to work methodically are essential. Cleaning is a very hands-on job and requires a basic level of fitness as you could be moving large equipment around, shifting furniture or lifting boxes or bags. Some cleaning jobs may require you to understand specific health and safety regulations, but this isn’t necessary for every cleaning job.

Other key skills for cleaners include:

Customer service skills
Clear communication
Excellent time management
Ability to work under pressure
Trustworthiness
Ability to take direction from others

What's it like to be a Cleaner?

"I’ve been a cleaner in a school for the last couple of years, and it can be demanding at times as you’re expected to cover a lot of tasks in a short time. But it’s also immensely rewarding to look back at the end of your shift and see everything looking neat and tidy and ready for the children the next day. While I work independently most of the time, there’s a great rapport in the cleaning team, and we all have the same high standards for cleanliness."

Get qualified as a Cleaner

You won't necessarily need a specific qualification to become a cleaner. However, getting certified may help you stand out to employers, not to mention help lay the foundations for anyone looking to start their own cleaning business in the future.

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