Looking for Cleaning Jobs in Glasgow or Edinburgh? Read This Before You Apply

Self-employed cleaner checking smartphone for bookings in modern Glasgow apartment

Looking for a Cleaning Job in Glasgow or Edinburgh? Read This Before You Apply.

We're not an employer. But we might be exactly what you need.

If you're searching for cleaning jobs in Glasgow or cleaning jobs in Edinburgh, in this article you will find some new insights in how cleaners in Scotland operate in 2025.

⚡ What is Cleanifiq

We are a marketplace that connects cleaners with customers. We automated the majority of things a large cleaning company does for you when it employs you - finding customers, handling bookings, dealing with admin, processing payments. But here's the difference: we don't keep 60% of what the customer is paying.

We believe the hard worker - you, the cleaner - should be the star. Regardless if you are a self employed cleaner or run a small cleaning company we believe your hard work should be compensated fair and not cut down in half by large cleaning companies or agencies.

Why we're different: Our company started from our founder who began working as a cleaner when he was just 13. He experienced everything you do, the low wages, the lack of respect, greedy bosses keeping most of the money while you do all the work. He dedicated his life to changing this.

That's why Cleanifiq exists. To put cleaners first.

 

Your Three Real Options for Cleaning Work

Let's be honest about what's really available when you search for cleaning jobs:

Option What It Really Means The Reality Check
1. Large Cleaning Company (Employment) • They find the customers
• They set your schedule
• They handle the admin
• You get a regular wage
• Holiday/sick pay (maybe)		 • £12.21/hour while they charge £25-30
• Zero flexibility - work their schedule or leave
• Split shifts that waste your whole day
• No paid travel between jobs
• Years to get a £1 pay rise
• You build their business, not yours
2. Finding Jobs Yourself (Self-Employed or Small Company) • You find customers (somehow)
• You do all the quoting
• You chase payments
• You handle everything
• You keep all the money		 • Spend weekends dropping flyers
• Endless Facebook group posts
• Compete on price with everyone
• No reviews or reputation system
• Hours of unpaid admin work
• Constant customer acquisition stress
3. Cleanifiq Marketplace (Solo or Small Company) • We bring customers to you
• Fixed price per job (you set it)
• Automated bookings
• Secure payments handled
• Reviews build YOUR reputation
• Perfect for small companies too		 • Set fixed prices per job
• Being more efficient means higher earnings
• Work when YOU want
• Build your own client base
• Small companies thrive here too
• Your business, your future

The first option keeps you poor. The second option keeps you exhausted. The third option? That's where cleaners are actually building something.

 

What Real Cleaners Say About Working Through Cleanifiq

Andrew - Edinburgh (4 months on platform)
"I've registered with Cleanifiq 4 months and can't be more happy of doing so. I generated over £17000 of extra income for my cleaning business. From day 1 they doubled the amount of work I was doing and currently they are responsible for 75% of the workload in my company."
Basia - Glasgow Cleaner
"This platform is the great place for both customers and cleaning services providers. We have been working together for only 3 months, but I receive regular cleaning jobs which means regular payments. Vladimir is very committed and runs his business very well."
Book Your Setup Call - Start This Week

Short call • Get approved same day • Start earning immediately

 

Why This Works Better Than Employment

💰 Follow the Money

Large cleaning companies charge customers £25-30 per hour + VAT. You get £12.21 (minimum wage). Where does the £13-18 difference go?

  • Expensive Google ads competing with other companies
  • Office rent and company cars
  • Management salaries and shareholders
  • Sales teams and marketing budgets

With Cleanifiq: You set a fixed price per job. Customer pays you directly. They save money. You earn more.

🚀 The Smart Earning Strategy: You set fixed prices per job, not hourly rates. Complete a £250 end-of-tenancy clean in 5-6 hours? That's £40-50 per hour. The faster you work (while maintaining quality), the more you earn. We see this happening all the time - cleaners maximizing their earnings because they're incentivized to work efficiently, not drag out hours.

✅ What We Automate For You
  • Customer acquisition
  • Instant pricing system
  • Booking management
  • Payment processing
  • Review collection
  • Customer communication
👤 What You Control
  • Your hourly rates
  • Working schedule
  • Service areas
  • Which jobs to accept
  • Quality standards
  • Business growth pace
📈 What You Can Earn
  • Set your own fixed prices per job
  • £250 job done in 5 hours = £50/hr
  • £150-300 per end of tenancy
  • £200-400 after builders
  • 100% of all tips
  • Efficiency = higher hourly rate
 

From Struggling to Success: Real Stories

Nicole - "Ready to Clean" - Glasgow/Edinburgh

Started December 2023. Nearly gave up and returned to minimum wage employment.
Found Cleanifiq. Focused on end-of-tenancy cleaning.
800 jobs completed in first year. Bought a house. Moved to Spain.

Nicoleta - Using Platform for Jobs
"Used this website to get more deep cleaning and end of tenancy cleaning jobs, works well. You just register once and people can see your total cost for a job and can book you in the days you are available. At the end of the job Cleanifiq will send receipts and ask customers to review your job."
 

How to Start Earning This Week

  1. Book your 15-minute setup call
    We'll walk you through everything, answer your questions, check your documents
  2. Complete your profile (we help you)
    We know what works - pricing, photos, descriptions. We'll set you up for success
  3. Go live immediately
    Once approved, you're visible to customers straight away
  4. Start receiving bookings
    The demand is there - you'll start seeing job requests come through
📋 What to Have Ready
  • Photo ID (passport or driver's license)
  • Proof of address (utility bill or bank statement from last 3 months)
  • Right to work in UK (visa must allow self-employment)
  • Bank account details for payments
  • That's it - no experience certificates needed
 

The Truth About Costs and Earnings

Yes, you need your own equipment and products. Let's be completely transparent:

💡 The Numbers That Matter

Products: About £100 per £3,000 earned (3.3%)
Insurance: £6-10 per month
Equipment: £200-300 to start properly
Tax: Usually less than employment (keep receipts)

Real Earnings Example

Work 25 hours/week at £20/hour = £500/week = £2,000/month
Minus products (£65) and insurance (£10) = £1,925 profit
Same hours at minimum wage job = £305/week = £1,220/month

But here's the reality: when you work for yourself, you naturally move faster and more efficiently. Nobody pays you less for being quick - you just earn more per hour!

The math is simple. Even after costs, you earn significantly more. And as you build reviews, you can charge more.

 

Cleaning Jobs Available Right Now in Glasgow & Edinburgh

Here's what's in demand and what it pays:

  • End of tenancy cleaning: £150-300 per job (highest demand from letting agencies)
  • Deep cleaning: £180-250 per job (growing demand)
  • After builders cleaning: £200-400 per job (specialist work, premium rates)
  • Airbnb turnovers: £50-80 per clean (quick jobs, regular repeat work)
🏢 What Letting Agencies Say About Cleanifiq

Regent Property: "We've been using Cleanifiq for end of tenancy cleaning for several months. The platform is incredibly efficient, and both Andreea and Vladimir consistently deliver outstanding customer service."

Lanarkshire Letting and Sales: "Cleanifiq ensure that the cleaning of our rental properties are met within the specified timescales and to a high standard. They deal with an important aspect of our rental business with such efficiency."

Angus Johnston (Student Properties): "Extremely straightforward to book, reliable cleaners and excellent customer support. We have high turnover, and typically a lot of cleaning to be done in fully furnished apartments."

 

Questions Every Cleaner Asks

Are you hiring cleaners?
No. We're a marketplace that connects you with customers. You're self-employed, building YOUR business. We provide the platform and automation, you provide the cleaning service.
Do I need to be self-employed already?
No. It takes 10 minutes to register with HMRC online. We'll guide you through it. Most cleaners actually pay less tax when self-employed because you can claim expenses.
How quickly will I get work?
We have more demand than cleaners. The work is there - Glasgow and Edinburgh have thousands of properties needing cleaning. Once you're live, customers can book you immediately.
What if I'm already working for a cleaning company?
Many cleaners start with us part-time while keeping their job. Once they see the difference in earnings, they transition. Just check your employment contract for any restrictive clauses.
Do I need experience?
If you can clean to a high standard, that's what matters. For specialist work like end-of-tenancy, we'll show you what's required. Many successful cleaners started with just home cleaning experience.
What about insurance?
Public liability insurance costs £6-10 per month. We'll recommend providers. It's tax deductible and gives customers confidence. Much cheaper than you'd think.
Can I really charge £20+ per hour?
Yes. Customers happily pay this because it's still cheaper than the £30+ agencies charge. You're removing the middleman. Most of our cleaners charge between £17-25 per hour.
What if my visa has restrictions?
Your visa must allow self-employment. Some student visas restrict employed work to 20 hours but allow unlimited self-employment. We'll check this during your setup call.
 

The Choice Is Yours

You can keep scrolling through job boards, applying for minimum wage positions where someone else gets rich from your hard work.

Or you can join the cleaners who've decided they're worth more.

Grace - Small Cleaning Business Owner
"Great professionalism, and work ethic. There to help build platform and great systems for quotes. If you're thinking of joining would highly recommend!"
What Happens Next?

Book a short call today.
Get approved and go live today.
Start receiving booking requests.
Start building YOUR business, not someone else's.

 

Ready to Take Control of Your Cleaning Career?

Stop making other people rich. Start keeping what you earn.

📞 Your short Setup Call Includes:
  • Document check for instant approval
  • Profile setup with our guidance
  • Pricing strategy for your area
  • Tips from successful cleaners
  • Go live same day
Book Your Free Setup Call Now

Available Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Or call directly: 0141 846 7777

Join Andrew, Ready to Clean, Basia, Grace, and other cleaners
already building their futures with Cleanifiq.

Last updated on Aug. 27, 2025, 12:32 p.m. by Vladimir Scutelnic
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