How to find a cleaner for an office, shop or building
The premises decide everything
Cleaning a 3,000 sq ft office after 6 pm is one thing, mopping a shop floor early in the morning or the staircases of an apartment block is something else. So in the request first describe what needs cleaning: type of premises, area, number of toilets and floors, whether there is carpet, large windows or storerooms.
State the type of cleaning separately: daily upkeep, floor mopping, toilets, taking out rubbish, wiping surfaces, and once a week, for example, windows or the pantry.
How it works on BlaBlaPrice
You do not post ads on several sites and you do not answer calls. You write one request on BlaBlaPrice: it is checked, you get hints about missing details and it is shown to cleaners in your area.
Candidates reply in the chat: when they can start, what experience they have and what pay they want. The answers are compared by content and reviews are visible. Only the person you choose gets your contacts. It is free for employers, and a request is active for 7 days and can be extended.
What to put in the vacancy
- Type of premises — office, shop, building, flat, warehouse, and the area;
- Duties — wet mopping, toilets, windows, taking out rubbish;
- Shifts — evenings from 6 to 9 pm, mornings before opening, 2 on 2 off;
- Pay — per month, per shift or per hour;
- Arrangement — formal or informal, permanent or as a substitute;
- Supplies — what you provide: buckets, mops, cleaning products, trolley;
- Experience — none needed or required;
- Location — city and area, how easy the journey is.
Example: “We need a cleaner for a 3,000 sq ft office in Johannesburg: floors, toilets, pantry, taking out rubbish. Six days a week, evenings from 6 to 9 pm. R 2,000 a month. Supplies and cleaning products provided by the employer. Experience preferred but not required.”
What to pay attention to
Evening hours are convenient because they do not disturb staff, but they need flexibility from the candidate. If you need mornings, before opening, give the exact time: this filters out people who cannot get there.
Agree who buys the cleaning products and supplies, and whether there is access to water and a storeroom. Agree separately on keys and alarms: the premises may be empty while the cleaner is working. Ask about experience at this kind of site.
For cleaning in a flat or house, where help around the home is needed too, look at a housekeeper. If you need the grounds cleaned, there is a yard sweeper.
If you are looking for a cleaner job
Register on BlaBlaPrice as a service provider, choose this category and your area, and respond to employers' vacancies. All related jobs are collected in the “Cleaning / Domestic staff” section, and you can read about the service on the “How it works” page.
