Do cleaners do washing up?

They'll usually clear a small stack from the visit day itself or load a dishwasher, but they aren't there to work through days of accumulated dishes.

Do cleaners change beds?

Yes if you ask and leave clean linen out. It's a small add-on that most providers include free.

Do cleaners do ironing?

Some do, usually charged separately by the hour or by the basket.

Do cleaners bring their own equipment?

Cleaning companies almost always do. Independent cleaners more often use the customer's equipment.

What does a domestic cleaner do?

By Northern Tech Ltd · Published 2026-09-04 · Updated 2026-09-04 · 5 min read

A domestic cleaner keeps the everyday surfaces of your home clean: kitchens, bathrooms, floors, dust, mirrors and bins. Deep-clean tasks and personal chores are usually not included by default.

The core job

A domestic cleaner's job is to keep the everyday surfaces of your home clean and hygienic on a repeating schedule. The exact scope depends on the provider and the number of hours you book, but the following are almost always included in a regular clean:

Kitchen: worktops, hob, sink, outside of appliances, floor, empty bin.
Bathrooms: bath, shower, toilet, basin, tiles, mirrors, floor.
All rooms: dusting reachable surfaces, hoovering carpets, mopping hard floors.
Emptying rubbish and recycling to the bin.

Usually included on request

Changing bed linen (usually if you leave clean linen out).
Loading or unloading the dishwasher.
Cleaning inside the microwave.
Wiping small appliances (kettle, toaster).

Not usually included in a regular clean

Inside the oven.
Inside the fridge/freezer.
Cleaning windows on the outside.
Ironing.
Washing up large amounts of dishes left from previous days.
Moving heavy furniture.
Deep-cleaning limescale off tile grout.

Most of these are available as add-ons or as a one-off deep clean. See what's included in a house cleaning service.

Not part of a cleaner's job at all

Childcare or pet care.
Handling controlled substances or biohazards.
Working at height on an outside ladder.
Electrical or plumbing work.

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FAQs

Do cleaners do washing up?: They'll usually clear a small stack from the visit day itself or load a dishwasher, but they aren't there to work through days of accumulated dishes.
Do cleaners change beds?: Yes if you ask and leave clean linen out. It's a small add-on that most providers include free.
Do cleaners do ironing?: Some do, usually charged separately by the hour or by the basket.
Do cleaners bring their own equipment?: Cleaning companies almost always do. Independent cleaners more often use the customer's equipment.

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