08/01/2026
⚠️ A SAFETY REMINDER FOR MY FELLOW CLEANERS & SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS ⚠️
Today I experienced a situation that really made me stop and think about how important it is to take our safety seriously.
I arrived at a cleaning appointment, only to find out that the situation was not what I had been led to believe. During the interaction, I was also asked questions about whether a male was with me. While I cannot say for certain what the intentions were, the situation made me extremely uncomfortable and raised serious safety concerns for me.
As cleaners, we often enter homes alone and meet people we’ve never met before. We put ourselves in vulnerable situations because we’re trying to run our businesses and make a living. When something like this happens, we’re not only potentially putting our safety at risk, but we’re also losing valuable time, gas, and income.
Today, I lost money because of a situation that was completely out of my control. I drove to the appointment, set aside the time to complete the job, and arrived expecting to work — only to find myself questioning whether I was safe.
I have screenshots of the messages and conversations regarding this situation, and I am keeping them for documentation.
I’m sharing this as a reminder to other cleaners: Please trust your instincts. If something feels off or doesn’t add up, it is okay to walk away. No cleaning job is worth risking your safety.
Moving forward, I will be taking extra precautions with every appointment, including verifying addresses and job details beforehand and making sure someone knows where I am and who I am meeting.
Please stay safe out there. ❤️ Your safety should always come first.
