Domestic Cleaner near me

Domestic Cleaner Near Me

Looking for an experienced domestic cleaner near you for your home? Domestic cleaning is designed for households that need help keeping their houses, apartments, flats and townhouses clean, comfortable and presentable.

Whether you need a once-off domestic cleaner or regular household cleaning, the service can be arranged around your home, priorities and cleaning requirements.

What Is Included in a Domestic Cleaning Service?

General Areas

• Dusting and wiping accessible surfaces
• Sweeping, vacuuming and mopping floors
• Cleaning accessible doors, handles and light switches
• Emptying normal household bins
• General tidying of serviced areas

Kitchen

• Cleaning countertops, sinks and taps
• Cleaning splashbacks
• Wiping cupboard fronts
• Cleaning stovetop surfaces
• Sweeping and mopping floors
• Removing general kitchen waste

Bathrooms & Toilets

• Cleaning toilets and surrounding areas
• Cleaning basins, taps, showers and baths
• Cleaning mirrors and accessible surfaces
• Sweeping and mopping floors
• Emptying bathroom bins

Bedrooms & Living Areas

• Dusting furniture and accessible surfaces
• Vacuuming carpets and rugs
• Sweeping and mopping floors
• General tidying of serviced areas

What Is Expected From the Cleaner?

A domestic cleaner is expected to work within the agreed cleaning scope and take reasonable care of the property.

This includes:

• Cleaning the agreed areas properly
• Using reasonable care when handling household items
• Cleaning accessible surfaces and areas
• Keeping the workspace orderly while working
• Reporting any unusual damage, leaks or unsafe conditions noticed during cleaning
• Checking that the agreed cleaning tasks have been completed

Before the service starts, you can identify any priority areas or specific requirements you want the cleaner to focus on.

What Is NOT Included in a Domestic Cleaning Service?

Standard domestic cleaning does not automatically include specialist, hazardous, high-risk or heavy-duty cleaning, such as:

• Carpet, upholstery, mattress, curtain or rug deep cleaning
• High-pressure cleaning
• Gutter, roof or solar panel cleaning
• High-level window cleaning
• Post-construction cleaning
• Mould remediation
• Pest control
• Biohazard cleaning
• Specialised disinfection
• Heavy grease or excessive dirt removal
• Extensive stain removal
• Cement, paint or construction residue
• Cleaning requiring specialised equipment
• Cleaning inside ovens, refrigerators or machinery unless agreed
• Cleaning behind heavy appliances or furniture
• Moving heavy furniture or equipment
• Cleaning at unsafe heights
• Garden maintenance
• Removal of excessive or specialised waste

Additional or specialist services can be requested separately, subject to availability and quotation.

Important Service Conditions

Accessible Areas

Cleaning applies to accessible areas and surfaces. Please advise us in advance if an area requires special access, equipment or treatment.

Personal Belongings

Please secure valuables, documents, sensitive information and fragile personal belongings before cleaning begins.

Heavy Furniture & Appliances

Cleaners are not expected to move heavy furniture, appliances or equipment unless this has been agreed beforehand and can be done safely.

Property Condition

If the property requires substantially more work than a standard domestic clean because of heavy dirt, neglect, excessive waste, grease, stains or other conditions, the cleaning service may need to be upgraded or additional work quoted.

Choose the Domestic Cleaning Service You Need

Regular Domestic Cleaning

For households that need cleaning on a weekly, bi-weekly or agreed schedule.

Once-Off Domestic Cleaning

For a specific cleaning requirement, such as preparing your home for guests, after a busy period or before an important occasion.

Deep Domestic Cleaning

For homes requiring more detailed attention to accumulated dirt, grime and areas that are not normally covered during routine cleaning.

Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning

For homeowners, tenants and landlords preparing a property for occupation, inspection or handover.

Domestic Cleaning for Different Homes

Domestic cleaning can be arranged for:

• Houses
• Apartments
• Flats
• Townhouses
• Rental properties
• Guest accommodation
• Other residential properties

The cleaning scope depends on the property, condition and service selected.

Domestic Cleaner or Deep Cleaner?

Domestic cleaning is designed to maintain the general cleanliness of your home.

Deep cleaning is more intensive and is suitable when your home has accumulated dirt, grime or requires attention to areas that are not normally covered by routine cleaning.

If you’re unsure which service you need, tell us what needs cleaning and the condition of the property, and we can help determine the appropriate service.

Service Assurance

Before the work is completed, the agreed cleaning scope can be checked to ensure the required work has been carried out.

If your requirements differ from the standard services listed above, we can discuss a personalised cleaning solution based on your property and requirements.

Where a site assessment is required, a R350 call-out fee may apply if you decide not to proceed after the consultation. Where applicable, the agreed quotation and service terms will confirm the applicable charges.

A 1-year workmanship warranty applies to applicable workmanship, subject to the warranty terms and conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a domestic cleaner?

A domestic cleaner provides cleaning services for residential properties such as houses, apartments, flats and townhouses.

Can I book a domestic cleaner once-off?

Yes. Domestic cleaning can be arranged as a once-off service or on a regular schedule.

Can I have a regular domestic cleaner?

Yes. Regular cleaning can be arranged according to your household’s requirements.

What is the difference between a domestic cleaner and a house cleaner?

The terms are commonly used to describe residential cleaning. A domestic cleaner specifically refers to cleaning carried out in a home or residential property.

Can domestic cleaning include deep cleaning?

Yes, but deep cleaning is a more intensive service and may require additional time, equipment or a separate quotation.

Can I request something that is not listed?

Yes. Tell us what you need cleaned. We can assess whether it falls within the standard service or requires an additional or specialist cleaning service.

Terms and Conditions Apply