How to write a cleaner profile, with bio examples

• the type of cleaning you do, such as regular, deep, end of tenancy, short-let changeover or commercial
• where you work and how far you will travel
• when you are available
• an idea of your rate
• relevant experience, in plain words

KleanLinc's planned profile has a place for each of these, so employers can compare cleaners in a consistent format.

1. Who you are and how long you have been cleaning.
2. What you clean and the kind of properties you know well.
3. Where and when you work.
4. One or two things that make you different, such as flexible early starts or experience with quick changeovers.

These are examples only. Change the details so everything is true for you, and leave out anything you cannot back up.

Domestic: "I'm Sam, a self-employed cleaner with six years' experience in family homes. I offer weekly and fortnightly cleans, plus one-off deep cleans. I bring my own products and can work around pets. Available weekday mornings within 8 miles of Reading."

Short-let changeover: "I specialise in holiday let and Airbnb changeovers: linen, bathrooms, kitchens and restocking to the host's checklist. I'm used to tight turnarounds between 10am and 3pm and send photos when I finish. Covering Bournemouth and Poole."

Commercial: "Experienced office cleaner offering early-morning and evening cleans for small offices, studios and clinics. Desks, kitchens, washrooms and floors to an agreed schedule. Happy to work alone and lock up. Travel up to 10 miles from Leeds city centre."

List only the services you actually want to do. If you would rather not do end of tenancy cleans, leave them off.

An indicative rate, per hour or per job, helps employers know whether you are within their budget. You agree the final price for each job directly. See how much a cleaner should charge per hour.

Keep your availability up to date. An out-of-date calendar leads to enquiries you cannot take.

• Your phone number, email or home address. On KleanLinc, the contact details you approve are shared only after you agree to an introduction.
• Claims you cannot prove, such as "fully insured" without a current policy, or "DBS checked" without a certificate.
• Promises like "guaranteed spotless". Describe what you do instead.
• Long lists of every product you use.

If you are not sure about insurance or checks, read do self-employed cleaners need insurance? and DBS checks for cleaners.

You can draft your bio now, so it is ready the day profile setup opens.

KleanLinc is a UK platform preparing to launch. Joining the Founding Cleaner list is free and records your interest only: it does not create a live account or guarantee work.