Reset with NeuroClean

27/07/2026

Love the work NeuroClean does? Want to be a part of it? 💙

At NeuroClean, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, supported and respected in their own home. Every day, we work alongside people from all walks of life - many facing challenges such as disability, neurodivergence, mental health struggles, hoarding, addiction, homelessness, domestic abuse and other difficult life circumstances.

We're looking for compassionate people who want to make a genuine difference.

This is more than just cleaning. Some days you'll be carrying out wellbeing check-in visits, other days you'll be helping prepare homes for new tenants through move-out cleans, or supporting our private clients with the person-centred cleaning service NeuroClean is known for.

We're recruiting men and women on a zero-hours contract. Flexibility is essential, as shifts will vary depending on client needs.

We're especially interested in hearing from people who:

💙 Are kind, non-judgemental and open-minded.
💙 Are reliable, trustworthy and supportive.
💙 Enjoy helping others and find purpose in making a positive difference.
💙 Can adapt to different people, environments and situations.

Drivers are preferred as travelling between clients is part of the role. However, we also welcome applications from people who don't drive, provided you're happy to travel as a passenger with colleagues where possible and use public transport when needed.

Experience is helpful, but your attitude, compassion and willingness to learn matter far more to us.

If you're looking for meaningful work where every day gives you the opportunity to improve someone's life, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send us a message through Facebook and a little about yourself.

Help us clean homes, reduce stress, restore dignity and remind people they don't have to face life's challenges alone.

02/06/2026

🏠💚 EXCITING NEWS - A NEW PROJECT WITH REAL IMPACT! 💚🏠

I'm incredibly excited to share that NeuroClean has been invited to support an amazing housing project that helps people move into stable accommodation after experiencing homelessness, hardship, family crisis, and other difficult life circumstances.
For many people, being housed is only the first step. Often they move into an empty property with very few belongings, meaning they still face huge challenges when trying to rebuild their lives and create a home.

That's where we come in.

I'm now collecting donations of clean, usable household items to help turn empty houses into homes and give people the fresh start they deserve.

Many of my clients have been decluttering recently, and I know a lot of my ADHD followers are constantly uncovering cupboards full of duplicate kitchen gadgets, spare bedding, unused household items, and things they've completely forgotten they own! If you've been meaning to clear some space, this is a fantastic opportunity to help someone while reducing your own clutter.

Items we're especially looking for:

Duvets
Pillows
Bedding
Pots and pans
Cutlery
Kitchen utensils
Plates, bowls and cups
Cleaning products
Unopened hygiene items
Bathroom essentials
Curtains
Rugs and door mats
Small lamps
Kitchen gadgets
Children's bedroom items and decorations
Small furniture items (must fit in a car)
And other useful household essentials

🛏️ A special request to local bedding businesses:

If you own or work for a bedding, furniture or homeware business and have excess stock, discontinued lines, unsold duvets, pillows or other household essentials, I'd love to have a conversation. Whether that's a donation or a heavily discounted rate on surplus stock, it could make a huge difference to people starting over.

🚗 Collection available from Hartlepool and Middlesbrough

As this is an ongoing project, please don't worry if you don't have anything right now. If you're having a clear out next week, next month, or six months from now, just drop me a message. The need for household items will continue as more people are supported into accommodation.

Every pan, pillow, plate, blanket and rug helps transform an empty property into a place someone can finally call home.

If you'd like to donate, know a business that may be able to help, or want more information, please get in touch.

❤️ Together we can help people move forward with dignity, comfort and hope. ❤️

01/06/2026

Over the last few months, I've realised there's still a misunderstanding about what NeuroClean actually does, so I wanted to explain why some of the work we do takes longer than people might expect.

A client recently told me that a family member was concerned about why he still needs 4 hours per week and why his hours haven't been reduced yet, because their cleaners never needed that much time.

The truth is, those cleaners and NeuroClean provide very different services.

Traditional cleaning services are usually focused on cleaning tasks. They come in, clean the home, and leave. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that - many people only need a cleaner.

NeuroClean is often working with people who need far more than that.

When I work with someone, I may be:

- Cleaning
- Deep cleaning
- Housekeeping
- Tidying
- Organising
- Decluttering
- Supporting someone through decision making
- Identifying the reasons a home became overwhelming
- Creating systems that work with ADHD, autism, mental health struggles, disability, trauma, chronic illness, addiction recovery, burnout or executive dysfunction
- Supporting people to attend appointments
- Helping with forms and services
- Taking donations to charity shops
- Doing tip runs
- Providing peer support
- Helping people build routines
- Teaching skills that increase independence
- Being a safe, non-judgemental person to talk to
- Helping people reconnect with their community and support networks

The goal isn't just to make a house look clean for a week.

The goal is to help create lasting change so the person living there feels safer, more comfortable, more independent, and more able to maintain their environment long-term.

Sometimes reducing hours too early can undo months of progress.

A home becoming overwhelming is often a symptom, not the root problem.

If you only clean the symptom, the overwhelm usually returns.

If you address the causes behind it, the improvements last much longer.

People often ask why NeuroClean sessions can take several hours. The simple answer is because we're not just cleaning. We're helping people rebuild systems, confidence, routines and quality of life.

For anyone wondering about the financial side of things, I think it's important to understand what these services would often cost if hired separately.

Approximate UK hourly costs for equivalent services:

- Support Worker: £25-£32 per hour
- Housekeeper: £15-£25 per hour
- Domestic Cleaner: £15-£25 per hour
- Deep Cleaning Specialist: £20-£30+ per hour
- Professional Organiser / Decluttering Service: £35-£90+ per hour
- Donation Drop-Off / Tip Run Services: £20-£40+ per hour
- Peer Support Services: £20-£50+ per hour
Counselling / Talk Therapy: £50-£100+ per hour
- ADHD Coaching: £75-£150+ per hour
- Autism Coaching / Specialist Support: £50-£120+ per hour

Combined, those services can easily exceed £300 per hour when purchased individually.

NeuroClean currently provides support that often overlaps with all of these areas while charging £15 per hour on discounted rates and £18 per hour on standard rates.

But honestly, the biggest value isn't financial.

The biggest value is the human side of it.

- It's somebody checking in when you've isolated yourself.

- It's somebody helping you through a shutdown, burnout or overwhelming week.

- It's reducing shame.

- It's helping someone feel comfortable inviting family into their home again.

- It's supporting recovery.

- It's helping somebody stay housed.

- It's increasing independence.

- It's creating routines that actually work for neurodivergent brains.

- It's helping people regain control of spaces that once caused distress, anxiety and embarrassment.

- It's building trust.

- It's community.

- It's practical support combined with emotional support.

- It's knowing that somebody sees you as a person, not just a cleaning job.

NeuroClean was never created to be "just a cleaning service."

It was created because many people need support that sits in the gap between cleaning, support work, advocacy, organisation, coaching and community care.

That work takes time.

And when it's done properly, it changes far more than just the appearance of a home.

19/05/2026

Some of you may have noticed that NeuroClean talks openly about neurodivergence, chronic overwhelm, burnout, sensory struggles and the way our homes often reflect our physical and mental health.

Over time, I’ve also started noticing something else.

A lot of my neurodivergent clients seem to share traits, symptoms or diagnoses linked to three conditions that are often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, overlooked or dismissed:

- PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder)
- PoTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)
- Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder / hEDS

Research is increasingly showing overlap and co-morbidity between autism, ADHD and these conditions.

This post is NOT medical advice and I am NOT a doctor.
I am first aid trained, personally live with PMDD and hypermobility myself, have experience around PoTS, and my long-term special interests are psychology, sociology, disability and health conditions - especially where they intersect with neurodivergence and quality of life.

I’m sharing this because sometimes information changes lives.

Especially for people who have spent years being told:

- “everyone feels like that”
- “you’re just anxious”
- “you’re lazy”
- “you’re dramatic”
- “you need to exercise more”
- “you’re overreacting”
- or “your tests are normal”

💚 PMDD - More Than “Bad PMS” 💚

PMDD is a severe hormone-related disorder linked to the menstrual cycle with symptoms usually beginning 2 weeks before Period however for those with irregular cycles or other conditions affecting their hormones (such as pcos) this isn't always the case.

It can cause:

- extreme mood swings
- intense irritability or rage
- suicidal thoughts
- sensory overwhelm
- depression
- panic
- exhaustion
- brain fog
- feeling like “yourself disappears” before your period

Many autistic and ADHD people report their sensory issues, emotional regulation difficulties and executive dysfunction becoming significantly worse during hormonal changes. Research suggests people with ADHD are at much higher risk of PMDD.

PMDD is often missed because:

- it can look like depression, bipolar disorder, BPD or burnout
- many people don’t realise symptoms are cyclical
- women and AFAB neurodivergent people are historically underdiagnosed and misunderstood
- masking can hide the severity until someone burns out completely

💚 PoTS - “Why Do I Feel Like I’m Dying When I Stand Up?” 💚

PoTS affects the autonomic nervous system - the system responsible for things like heart rate, blood pressure and temperature regulation.

Common symptoms include:

- dizziness when standing
- rapid heart rate
- fainting or near fainting
- exhaustion
- heat intolerance
- nausea
- shakiness
- headaches
- brain fog
- adrenaline surges
- feeling weak after standing or showering

Many people with PoTS are repeatedly told it’s “just anxiety”.

PoTS is also commonly associated with hypermobility conditions and is seen frequently alongside neurodivergence.

💚 Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder / hEDS 💚

Hypermobility is NOT just “being flexible”.

For some people it can involve:

- chronic pain
- frequent sprains or injuries
- joints partially slipping out
- fatigue
- poor coordination
- digestive issues
- bruising easily
- chronic muscle tension
- poor body awareness
- pelvic pain
- headaches
- exhaustion from simply holding the body together

Many hypermobile people grew up being praised for being “bendy” without anyone recognising the pain, instability and fatigue underneath it.

Research and clinicians are increasingly recognising links between hypermobility, autism, ADHD and autonomic conditions like PoTS.

💚 Why This Matters 💚

A diagnosis doesn’t magically cure these conditions but understanding your body can change EVERYTHING. Once you understand what’s happening, you can start to:

- reduce shame
- stop pushing yourself past your limits
- learn symptom management
- advocate for accommodations
- prevent worsening symptoms
- understand burnout cycles
- work WITH your body instead of against it

For many neurodivergent people, unknowingly living with chronic health conditions leads to severe burnout, worsening mental health and a huge reduction in quality of life over time.

You do not need to “earn” support by collapsing first.

💚 If This Sounds Familiar 💚

Please speak to a GP or healthcare professional.

Keep symptom notes.
Track patterns.
Especially around:

- menstrual cycles
- standing
- fatigue
- pain
- dizziness
- sensory overload
- burnout

And remember:
Doctors are human.
Some are amazing.
Some are under-informed.
Some conditions are still poorly recognised.

If you genuinely feel something is being missed, it is okay to ask for a second opinion.

You know your body better than anyone else.

And whether you end up with a formal diagnosis or not, learning how to accommodate and support your body is still important.

Your symptoms are real.
Your struggles matter.
And you deserve support before you completely burn out trying to “push through”.

07/05/2026

Just under 2 hours left for local council voting! Voting stations close at 10pm tonight. Local elections are important for our community and councillors in seats at Parliament matter when it comes to countrywide decisions and legislation.

Not sure where your polling station is , but you're registered to vote and lost or not received your polling card?

Find out where your polling station is by putting your postcode and address into this site :

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07/05/2026

Today is voting day - and whether you’re excited about it, fed up with politics, or feeling like your vote won’t matter… it still matters.

Local decisions affect real life. Housing. Mental health support. Disability services. Community funding. Social care. Support for carers. Local businesses. Youth services. Public transport. Cleanliness and safety in our communities. The things people message us about every single week are often shaped by decisions made by people elected locally and nationally.

You don’t have to agree with everyone. You don’t have to love politics. But your voice still deserves to be counted.

Vote for what matters to YOU. Your future. Your family. Your friends. Your community. Your values. Your lived experience.

And if you’re frustrated with the way things are, voting is still one of the biggest ways to influence change rather than stepping away from the conversation completely.

📌 IMPORTANT: If you KNOW you’re registered to vote but you’ve lost your polling card or never received it, you may still be able to vote.

Contact the Electoral Registration Officer at your local Civic Centre BEFORE 5PM today for help and information about your polling station.

You do NOT usually need your polling card to vote - but in England you DO need valid photo ID at the polling station.

🧠 Quick note on tactical voting: Some people choose to vote tactically - meaning they vote in a way they believe gives the best chance of influencing the overall result in their area, even if it’s not their first-choice party or candidate. Others vote purely based on personal values or preferred policies. Both approaches are valid - what matters is making an informed choice that feels right to you.

No matter who you support, please use your vote today if you’re able to.

05/05/2026

Nominate your hero's! It's important to give recognition to those who deserve it, especially when these categories are for people , charities , organisations, groups and businesses who work in ways that put everyone else first.

My nomination is being put it for a few categories for local charity's and someone extra special , make sure you are putting your nominations in for any categories you believe someone or a org/charity/business etc belongs in. These awards are important for showing those who help our community the most that we value and appropriate the work they do and who they are.

🌟 Hartlepool Heroes Returns for 2026 – The Search is ON! Voting is now open🌟
The incredible The PFC Trust is proud to announce the return of Hartlepool Heroes for 2026 – and we need YOUR help to find the town’s unsung stars!

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond? 💙
From dedicated volunteers and community champions to inspiring young people and local changemakers, this is your chance to recognise those making a real difference across Hartlepool.

🏆 With a wide range of award categories, this special event celebrates the people who truly make our community a better place – shining a spotlight on kindness, courage and community spirit.

✨ Nominate your hero today and help us celebrate the very best of Hartlepool!

👉 Submit your nomination here: https://www.thepfctrust.org/hartlepoolheroes

27/04/2026

"Anything worth doing is worth doing badly."

I live by this quote, because honestly? Sometimes "badly" is the only realistic option - and that still counts.

These swaps are for the days when time is short, energy is gone, spoons are low, your brain is overwhelmed, or burnout has moved in rent free.

They are not about having a perfect home. They are about having a more manageable home.

Swap:

- Washing the dishes
For:
- Find all the dishes around the house and put them by the sink

Swap:

- Doing the laundry
For:
- Gather all the laundry into bags and place it near the washing machine

Swap:

- Tidying a whole room
For:
- Open the windows, air the room out, open the curtains/blinds

Swap:

- Deep cleaning your home/bedroom
For:
- Pick up rubbish and put it into bags

Swap:

- Cleaning the kitchen
For:
- Put things back in cupboards/fridge, quick wipe with anti-bac wipes, throw rubbish away

Swap:

- Putting laundry away
For:
- Use drawers instead of wardrobes, or keep a separate bag for clean clothes

Swap:

- Cleaning the bathroom
For:
- Use toilet cistern blocks, toilet cleaning tabs and anti-bac wipes

Swap:

- Keeping your space tidy
For:
- Keep bins near the places you use most - bed, sofa, gaming chair, kitchen, next to the toilet

Because progress matters more than perfection.

A home does not need to look Instagram ready to be valid, safe or lived in. Struggle looks different for everyone. For some people it's disability, chronic illness or mental health. For others it's grief, stress, parenting, work, caring responsibilities or simply trying to survive a hard week.

Sometimes knowing there is an easier version of the task is the difference between doing nothing and doing something. Something helps, something keeps things manageable, something keeps you feeling in control.

Truthfully, I use loads of these in my own home. I'm a professional cleaner in other people's houses, but cleaning my own place? Entirely different sport. I know a lot of fellow neurodivergent people will understand that one.

So if all you did today was bag laundry, gather dishes, open a window or throw away rubbish - that counts.

Small wins still win. 💚

09/04/2026

Clare’s Law - something everyone should know about

When you meet someone new and things feel good, it’s natural to trust that feeling. But safety matters more than assumptions, and that’s exactly why Clare’s Law exists.

Clare’s Law (also known as the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme) gives you the right to ask the police if your partner has a history of abusive or violent behaviour. You can also apply on behalf of someone you care about if you’re worried about them.

It’s important to know - this isn’t just about convictions. Disclosures can include allegations, patterns of behaviour, or if someone is currently on bail. That information could be the difference between staying safe or missing red flags.

How to access Clare’s Law:

- Search “Clare’s Law” on your local police website
- Apply online or by calling 101
- In an emergency, always call 999

You don’t need proof or a “good enough” reason to ask. If something feels off, or even if everything feels perfect but you just want peace of mind - you have the right to check.

At NeuroClean, we believe looking after your environment also means looking after you. Safety, wellbeing, and feeling secure in your own space matters.

If this post helps even one person make a safer choice, it’s worth sharing.