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How to Hire a Cleaner Near Me: A Step-by-Step Guide

Finding a reliable, vetted cleaner in your area doesn't have to be stressful. Here's how to post a job, review matches, and confirm your booking in minutes.

4 min read25 May 2026

Finding a reliable cleaner used to mean asking friends for recommendations, posting in local Facebook groups, or paying an agency a 20–30% commission on top of the cleaner's rate. CQD removes all of that friction — and the commission.

Step 1: Post your job (free, 2 minutes)

Go to the Post a Job page and describe what you need: your postcode, the type of clean, the date and time, and your budget. You don't need to create an account — just enter your email address to receive match notifications.

Step 2: Review your matches

Within minutes of posting, the matching engine identifies cleaners in your area who match your requirements. You'll receive an email with a ranked list of matched cleaners, each showing:

  • First name and profile photo
  • Distance from your postcode
  • Trust badges (Email Verified, ID Confirmed, DBS Submitted, Training Recognised)
  • Star rating from previous clients
  • Stated hourly rate
  • Services offered and availability

Step 3: Contact and confirm

You can message matched cleaners directly through the platform. Once you've agreed the details, the booking is confirmed. Payment is handled through the platform's escrow system — funds are held securely and released to the cleaner only after the job is completed to your satisfaction.

Cleaners with the Gold badge (DBS Submitted) are typically the most in-demand. If you need a cleaner urgently, filtering for Gold badge holders narrows the list to the most trusted profiles.

How much does it cost to hire a cleaner?

Posting a job on CQD is permanently free. You pay the cleaner's rate directly — there is no commission, no agency fee, and no markup. The only cost is the cleaner's agreed rate.

What if I'm not happy with the clean?

CQD's escrow payment system holds your payment until you confirm the job is complete. If you're not satisfied, you can raise a dispute before releasing funds. The platform's support team mediates if needed.

Post your cleaning job now — it's free.

Post a Job — Free