WORKSHOP #2

Cleaning For Your Life!

Discover cleaning opportunities that perfectly suit your lifestyle and schedule. Whether you're seeking flexible hours for family, a second income, or a fresh start in a reliable industry.

Opportunities That Fit You

There are many different areas of the Cleaning Industry in which you can work, either as an employee, a sub-contractor or as a self-employed person.

Residential

Private houses, independent living, and serviced apartments.

Commercial

Offices, schools, shopping centres, and new buildings.

Specialized

Laboratories, hospitals, aged care facilities, and aircraft.

Hospitality

Hotels, motels, and luxury vacation resorts.

Building Your Clientele

Advertising Yourself

You can also advertise yourself on community noticeboards and in community newspapers. Usually, these jobs will be close to where you live. Don’t put your hourly rate or the number of hours the job will take on the advertisement; you can negotiate this with the new client when they call you.

RELIABLE HOME CLEANER

Attention to Detail, quality work - casual or regular work wanted.

Police Clearance and excellent references.

Please call XXXXXX on XXXXXXX

Employment Agencies

As previously mentioned, registering with a reputable employment agency is a great way to start cleaning houses in your area. You are working under the agency’s “banner” but you are responsible for declaring your own income for taxation purposes, so you are not an ‘employee,’ as such.

They refer you directly to suitable clients
You maintain independence as a sub-contractor
No need to pay for your own advertising
Great way to quickly build a reliable local clientele

The Commercial Difference

Bathrooms & Supplies

Office cleaning is not unlike house cleaning, except you have to clean all the bathrooms (including urinals) and restock supplies from the store room. Commercial locations usually supply paper towels, toilet rolls, hand soap, and bin liners. If you purchase any yourself, remember to charge it on your invoice.

Security Codes & Access

You may have to remember security codes, if the building has an alarm. Don’t forget to “arm” the alarm when you leave! Most residential apartment blocks have coded cards you hold up against a sensor to open main doors and activate the lift.

Kitchens & Waste Management

Office kitchens are usually clutter-free. It is mainly wiping tables, mopping floors, and emptying bins. You will have to re-line bins around the building and dispose of them in the correct dustbins outside. Empty boxes may need flattening for the recycle bin.

Pristine office environment ready for professional cleaning

Your Professional Toolkit

What you will need to start work:

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

A current State Police Clearance Certificate

A car or access to public transport

Mobile phone for client contacts and addresses

A basic cleaning kit (from Workshop #1)

A student diary or digital calendar

Cash Receipt Book & Motor Vehicle log book

Box to organize your business receipts

You don't have to spend money to make money!

The point of making a profit out of providing a service, is to keep the cost of doing it right down.

You are starting a new business, but don’t feel you have to go out and buy a lot of expensive cleaning equipment and products; you won’t use half of these and very often you will have the basics at home. Washing up cleaner is a fantastic shower cleaner with a sponge with one rough side, for example.

Many householders and businesses will have cleaning equipment and products on site you can use. Also, often they do not mind if you wish to keep some of your own bulkier items on site.

Creating The Right Impression

"Never think it's only cleaning, because you never know what a job may lead to, if you take care over the little things."

Communication

Answer your mobile or record a professional message. Avoid negotiating rates or tasks while actively cleaning.

Appearance

Look neat and tidy, tie long hair back, and avoid heavy perfumes. Never smoke in the car on the way to a job.

Punctuality

Let people know if you are running late. Being accommodating and courteous builds flexible, trusting relationships.

Property Respect

Bring your own refreshments. Keep driveways clear, and ensure all windows and doors are securely locked when leaving.

Useful Contacts

Vacuum Force

(for purchases, repairs, accessories etc)

5 Wellington Road
Morley WA 6062

(08) 9244 8011 (Wayne and Jenny)