Working as a cleaner

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I've posted here for traffic. I'm a sahm and haven't worked for 10 years now, I'm returning to work as a cleaner (self employed). I've put cards round etc and I used to work as a cleaner years ago but for a company. However, I'm doubting myself on whether or not I take my own cleaning supplies to someones house? I remember taking some cloths before but not actual products but I don't want to turn up at someones house with nothing and be turned away for it...what's the done thing? I feel really silly even asking this. 😂

We’ve employed cleaners who bring their own products (we pay themmmore usually) and cleaners who just write us a note when something of ours has run out. Either fine just make it clear to the client.

we keep stocks of whatever products our 'treasure' prefers. If there is something that you prefer, it might be good to take a supply to start with.

p.s. thank you very much. You are offering a service which makes people's lives so.much.nicer and I for one am very grateful.

It’s hard work, be prepared for That.

All my self employed cleaners (I've had four in my lifetime, my mother has about three in hers) use my equipment and products. When they come round for first interview I ask them if they have any preference in terms of cleaning products and get them in and store them in a bucket.
I think if you worked for an agency as a contracted you may be more likely to bring your own equipment.

I’m a se cleaner. I take what I need with me. It’s better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

Thank you all so much, I won't lie, I had a mild panic on

I have a friend who runs a small cleaning business and she has 3 rates she charges. Cheapest is if the customer supplies cleaning products, a slightly higher rate for standard cleaning products supplied by her and then her top rate is for environmentally friendly products like method. Cheapest rate is £13 ph going up to £15 ph.

I have a cleaner and she uses what I have but then brings a few items of her own. (She's obsessed with zoflora 😂)

Just make it clear when you communicate with client. You could even be flexible and have different rates depending.

Most of our cleaners have used our (mainly eco) products, vacuum etc. I don't really like cleaners bringing their own kit, because the chemicals can be too harsh/smelly, or if they've been vacuuming in a very dirty/doggy house the smell sometimes carries. If you feel you need any specific products, let them know (i.e. if clients insist on all eco, but you're in an area with very hard water and just need some viakal from time to time).

Current agency cleaners send an incredibly long list of approved products that you have to buy before they'll do it. They also bring their own vacuum. However, I wouldn't recommend copying their demands if you're just starting out.

Thanks a lot for the advice, it's all very helpful and I certainly feel a lot more comfortable now!