Cleaning & Housekeeping Jobs - Hourly Pay

What Does Cleaning & Housekeeping Work Involve?

Cleaning work involves systematic approaches to maintain hygiene standards. Office cleaners dust, vacuum, mop, clean restrooms, and empty trash - typically before employees arrive or after they leave. Hotel housekeeping makes beds, replaces linens, cleans bathrooms, and restocks amenities - guest rooms have specific standards. Industrial cleaning uses specialized equipment for factories and large spaces. Residential cleaning involves deep cleaning homes - more varied tasks. All cleaning requires standing, bending, and carrying supplies. Quality is measured by inspections. Using cleaning chemicals safely requires basic training provided by employers.

A Day in the Life

Office cleaning often starts early - 5 or 6 AM before employees arrive. You'll follow a checklist covering each area: reception, workstations, meeting rooms, restrooms, pantry. Equipment includes vacuum, mop, cloths, and cleaning supplies. Work might take 2-4 hours depending on space size. Hotel housekeeping shifts run 7 AM - 3 PM typically. You're assigned rooms with a target (10-15 rooms per shift). Each room follows a procedure - strip beds, clean bathroom, dust, vacuum, restock, final check. Supervisors inspect completed rooms.