28/10/2026
52,000 views and still rising! My kids can't believe it 😅 Not quite viral, but not bad for a solo cleaner from Portsmouth who's making up the social media bit as she goes along 😝
LET'S TALK ABOUT CLEANING CHARGES… 👀🧹
I'm going to say something that I know many other solo cleaners will relate to.
I'm honestly fed up with seeing posts from people looking for a cleaner who is "reasonably priced" or "doesn't cost the earth." 😤
I completely understand that everyone has a budget, and I'm not suggesting that everyone should be able to afford every cleaner. But there's a difference between having a budget and making hardworking professionals feel like what they charge is unreasonable. And, quite frankly, it often feels disrespectful. 😞
I'm a self-employed, solo cleaner. I don't have a big company behind me, and I don't have an employer covering my expenses. My business costs include:
🧾 Insurance
👮♀️ DBS certificate
🧴 Professional cleaning products
📚 Ongoing training and developing my skills
🚗 Vehicle costs and fuel
💷 Tax and National Insurance contributions
Not to mention that I don't get paid holidays, sick pay or any income at all if I can't work!
And on top of all that? I'm actually really bloody good at my job! 🤭😅
I invest in my business, my knowledge, my equipment and, most importantly, the service I provide to my clients and their homes. 🏡
I'm not the cleaner for everyone, my prices won't suit every budget, and that's absolutely fine.
But I won't feel guilty for charging what I believe my time, experience, skills and service are worth.
I'm incredibly fortunate to have wonderful clients who value what I do, trust me in their homes, appreciate the hard work I put in and understand that they're paying for more than someone simply turning up with a mop and bucket. 🪣
What I offer isn't just cleaning. It's reliability, trust, experience, attention to detail, knowledge of the right products and techniques, and the satisfaction of knowing your home is in good hands. 👐
So, if you're looking for a (solo) cleaner, please remember that you're contacting a person running a business, not just someone looking to earn a bit of extra cash.
If my prices aren't within your budget, that's absolutely fine. No hard feelings! ❤️
Just please, respect the service, the price, and most importantly, respect the person behind the business. 👩
Charlotte. X
C2 Cleaning - More than just cleaning 🧽✨️
https://www.c2cleaningservices.com/