Let’s be honest – nobody really likes cleaning the house. And between your work schedule, chauffeuring the kids to school and extracurriculars, and still having to fit in time for those weekly supermarket runs; it seems impossible to even find the time for cleaning the house.
These days, many people are opting to hire domestic cleaners to keep their houses neat and tidy. Whether you’re a working mom with a busy schedule, an overworked student, or just simply someone who’d prefer to leave the cleaning to a professional, discover how Wecasa domestic cleaners can make your life easier!
What is domestic cleaning?
Domestic cleaning is the process of maintaining order and cleanliness within the home. Depending on the status of your home, you can opt for a standard cleaning, or a deep cleaning if you wish for a more extensive home cleaning. This cleaning is done by a professional, either an independent domestic cleaner, or a professional domestic cleaner hired through a home cleaning service.
What is domestic cleaning: What’s included?
Before booking a domestic cleaner, it is important to know what services to expect of your house cleaning professional and what is included in domestic cleaning.
A typical domestic cleaning service includes:
- Domestic cleaning and ironing
- Vacuuming carpets and floors
- Sweeping and mopping floors
- Cleaning bathroom mirrors and shower/bathtub
- Cleaning and disinfecting the toilet
- Wiping down kitchen countertops and appliances
- Dusting
- Doing dishes*
- Folding laundry and changing linen*
*often offered as an extra service for an additional price
There are many different types of domestic cleaning services you can choose from and the areas included may vary depending on your needs.
What is domestic cleaning: How much does it cost?
The cost of your domestic cleaning service can also vary depending on what services you are requesting, the size of the area, the current state of the area that needs cleaning– and even the city you live in.
As with any service, you can expect to pay more for services if you live in a bigger city, like London for example.
Average domestic cleaning rates in the UK
| Location | Average price |
|---|---|
| London (and surrounding areas) | £15-20 /hour |
| Rest of UK | £10-15 /hour |
Wecasa on-demand house cleaning services start at just £17 per hour in London and the surrounding areas!
How much do domestic cleaners charge per hour?
The cost per hour for domestic cleaners will vary depending on where you live, the size of your home, and whether you hire an independent cleaner or hire a housekeeper through an agency.
Domestic cleaning agencies
If you hire through an agency, you can expect to pay around £15-£22 per hour on average for house cleaning in the UK. Of course, there are some agencies that charge much more than £22!
As mentioned, prices will vary depending on where you live and tend to be significantly higher in central London and southeast London areas.
Hiring a domestic cleaner through an agency does come with some benefits, however. When you hire through an agency, you have the opportunity to hire multiple cleaners at once; which is a huge benefit if you have a large house or an extensive cleaning job that will require more than one person.
Additionally, domestic cleaners that are employed through an agency are fully insured and in the event of on-the-job accidents, or personal items being damaged during cleaning, the company will take care of the reimbursement. The agency will also be responsible for sending over a replacement cleaner if the domestic cleaner you’ve chosen is unavailable.
Independent home cleaners
If you are looking to save a little bit of money, you may opt for hiring an independent cleaner.
The hourly rate for independent cleaners tends to be a little bit less than cleaners hired through an agency, but you run the risk of hiring someone who may be less qualified, or may not have all the professional cleaning supplies that a domestic cleaner from an agency would have.
How to find a domestic cleaner?
Wecasa domestic cleaning services make it easy to order home cleaning services on demand, whenever you need!
Booking a domestic cleaning with Wecasa in just a few simple steps:
- Head over to the Wecasa cleaning services page and enter your address
- Select your desired cleaning and/or ironing services and choose a date and time that you would like your cleaning service to take place
- Confirm your reservation by entering your credit card details (Your card will not be debited until after the session is complete).
- The Wecasa team will choose the best cleaning professional for the job and they will arrive at your house at the exact date and time you selected, with all the materials needed to perform the job!
There’s no contract required; you’re free to modify your appointment free of charge up to 6 hours before the scheduled appointment.
You can also choose to change professionals, add hours or cancel them. It’s up to you!
