11/08/2026
🧹 A little reminder about self-employed cleaners… 🧹
I don't charge by the hour — I price each clean based on the size of the job and what's involved.
But here's something people don't always realise…
When you pay a cleaner, the full amount doesn't simply go into their pocket! 😉
We still have to cover:
🧽 Products & equipment
🚗 Fuel & travelling
🛡️ Insurance
💷 Tax & National Insurance
🌴 Holidays — unpaid
🤒 Sick days — unpaid
🎄 Bank holidays — unpaid
💰 Pension — our responsibility
Plus all the behind-the-scenes work — quotes, messages, diary planning, buying supplies and keeping everything running.
We're the cleaner, boss, accountant, receptionist and purchasing department all rolled into one! 😂
So you're not just paying for a clean — you're paying for our time, experience, reliability and the costs of running a small business. ❤️
And unfortunately, “I need a lie down after that!” still isn't an allowable business expense! 🤣🧹
So please support your local small businesses. Every job, recommendation and share really does make a difference. ❤️
