KleanLinc guides
Cleaning guides for cleaners and businesses.
Clear, practical answers to the questions UK cleaners and businesses ask most, with links to official GOV.UK and HSE guidance.
For cleaners
Guides for self-employed cleaners
Practical guides to working for yourself as a cleaner in the UK: registering with HMRC, insurance, checks, pricing, finding clients and how KleanLinc works for cleaners.
KleanLinc for cleanersHow to become a self-employed cleaner in the UK: a step-by-step guide
A plain-English, step-by-step guide to becoming a self-employed cleaner in the UK: registering with HMRC, insurance, checks, pricing and finding clients.
4 min read
How to start a cleaning business in the UK with little money
Thinking of starting a cleaning business in the UK? Plan your services, keep start-up costs low, register with HMRC and win your first clients.
3 min read
Do self-employed cleaners need insurance? Public liability explained
Public liability insurance for cleaners explained: what it covers, when it is required by law, why clients ask for it and what else to consider.
3 min read
How much should a cleaner charge per hour? A UK pricing guide
Work out your cleaning rates with confidence. A step-by-step UK guide to pricing per hour or per job, covering costs, travel, tax and profit.
3 min read
Self-employed cleaner expenses: what can you claim?
What can a self-employed cleaner claim as allowable expenses in the UK? Products, equipment, mileage, insurance and more, with links to HMRC guidance.
3 min read
How to get cleaning clients: practical ideas that work
Practical, low-cost ways to get clients for your cleaning business in the UK: referrals, local groups, reviews, partnerships and cleaning platforms.
2 min read
DBS checks for cleaners: what you need to know
Do cleaners need a DBS check? How self-employed cleaners can request a basic DBS check, what it shows and the rules in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
3 min read
How to get commercial cleaning contracts in the UK
How self-employed cleaners can win office and commercial cleaning contracts in the UK: where to look, what clients expect and how to quote.
2 min read
Airbnb and holiday let cleaning: a cleaner's guide to changeovers
How Airbnb and holiday let changeover cleaning works in the UK: what hosts expect, a changeover checklist, pricing and how to find short-let work.
2 min read
Cleaning jobs near me: how to find local, flexible cleaning work
Looking for cleaning jobs near you? Where to find local domestic, office and holiday let cleaning work in the UK, and how to stand out.
2 min read
How KleanLinc works for cleaners: from sign-up to your first job
How KleanLinc is planned to work for self-employed cleaners in the UK: joining free, building a profile, choosing jobs and agreeing rates directly.
4 min read
No commission, no lead fees: why KleanLinc is free for cleaners
How cleaning platforms charge cleaners, from commission to pay-per-lead, and why KleanLinc is designed to be free for cleaners with no commission.
3 min read
How to write a cleaner profile, with bio examples
How to write a cleaner profile and bio that employers want to reply to: what to include, what to leave out and three example bios you can adapt.
3 min read
Self-employed cleaning jobs: how to choose the right ones and reply well
How to find and choose self-employed cleaning jobs in the UK: what to check in a job request, how to reply and what to agree before you start.
3 min read
What documents will you need to join KleanLinc as a cleaner?
Get ready for KleanLinc profile setup: the ID, right to work, DBS and insurance documents cleaners are often asked for, and how they are kept private.
3 min read
For businesses
Guides for businesses
Plain-English guides to arranging office and commercial cleaning: costs, checklists, contracts, health and safety, posting a job and finding a cleaner.
KleanLinc for businessesHow much does office cleaning cost in the UK? What affects the price
What affects office cleaning costs in the UK: size, frequency, hours, products and contract type, plus how to get accurate, comparable quotes.
3 min read
Office cleaning checklist: daily, weekly and monthly tasks
A practical office cleaning checklist for UK workplaces, with daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly tasks for desks, kitchens, washrooms and floors.
2 min read
What is commercial cleaning? A guide for UK businesses
What commercial cleaning means, what it usually includes, how it differs from domestic cleaning and how UK businesses can arrange it.
2 min read
How often should you deep clean your office?
How often to deep clean an office, what an office deep clean includes and how to plan it around your regular cleaning and working hours.
2 min read
Commercial cleaning contracts: what to include
What to include in a commercial or office cleaning contract in the UK: scope, schedule, price, access, insurance, health and safety and notice.
2 min read
Self-employed cleaner or cleaning company: which suits your business?
Comparing a self-employed cleaner with a cleaning company for your UK business: cost, continuity, cover, responsibilities and employment status.
2 min read
How to write a cleaning brief (specification) for your business
How to write a clear cleaning specification for your office or business premises, so cleaners can quote accurately and you get what you need.
2 min read
COSHH and cleaning: what businesses need to know
A plain-English guide to COSHH for cleaning in UK workplaces: hazardous cleaning products, risk assessments, safety data sheets and storage.
2 min read
Retail cleaning: how to keep your shop clean and safe
A practical retail cleaning guide for UK shops and showrooms: what to clean, when to clean it, managing slips and arranging a cleaner.
2 min read
How to find an office cleaner: a step-by-step guide for small businesses
How to find an office cleaner for your small business in the UK: write a brief, where to look, questions to ask and how to agree terms.
2 min read
How KleanLinc works for businesses: finding local, independent cleaners
How KleanLinc is planned to work for UK businesses and property owners: post a cleaning requirement, review cleaner profiles free and connect using credits.
3 min read
How to post a cleaning job: a cleaner job description template
How to write a cleaning job post or cleaner job description that gets the right replies, with a free template, an example and what to leave out.
3 min read
Are your cleaners verified? What cleaner checks really mean
What "verified", "vetted" and "DBS checked" cleaners really mean, which checks businesses can ask for and how KleanLinc plans to review cleaner profiles.
3 min read
Cleaning agency or cleaning marketplace? What you actually pay for
How cleaning agencies, cleaning companies and cleaning marketplaces work, what you pay for with each, and how KleanLinc's no-commission model is planned.
3 min read
How to choose a cleaner from online profiles
How to compare cleaner profiles online and choose the right cleaner for your business: what to look at, questions to ask and how to start well.
2 min read
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