5 things your cleaner won’t say but secretly thinks about you – including the simple gesture that makes them work harder

Published on September 03, 2025 at 08:49 AM
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A MOTHER has shared five secrets a professional cleaner won’t ever tell you.

Kylie, a from the , revealed what makes cleaners work harder and why it’s important you leave the when they do their job.

Woman cleaning kitchen counter.A professional cleaner has shared five of her “secret” thoughts Woman in red top, reduced to £13.Kylie got candid on why homeowners should leave their pad when getting a cleaner in 5 things your cleaner won't tell you.She also exposed what makes cleaners work harder too

Posting on , the woman exposed the “secret thoughts of a cleaner,” leaving many totally stunned. 

So if you’ve got a who comes round to , or you’ve been debating whether to hire one, you’ll need to listen up and take notes. 

First impressions count

First things first, according to Kylie, first impressions are incredibly important.

She said: “A will always insist on coming to meet you first…sometimes the vibe is just…off.”

Show respect 

As well as this, Kylie explained that calling your by their name is much appreciated.

She added: “We don’t like being referred to as ‘the cleaner’ – we make sure we remember and use all our customer’s , please show us some respect and use ours.”

Get out

Not only this, but giving a cleaner space to do their is essential, so you’ll need to have a re-think if you .

Kylie explained: “Cleaning around a house full of people makes our job so much harder.” 

Pay up

That’s not all, as Kylie then shared a common thing people do that cleaners find highly annoying.

The cleaner snapped: “Chasing late payments eats into our time ‘off’ – it’s another admin duty we could do without, we notice and we remember.”

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Be appreciative 

Finally, Kylie shared the secret to ensuring your cleaner always works hard. 

“We work harder for the customers who show their appreciation and value us – so send that thank you message when you come home to a lovely , it means the world to use and will make us work harder in your home,” Kylie concluded.

Cleaners react 

Kylie’s clip, which was posted under the username @ thetheakers , has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 53,400 views and 494 likes in just five days. 

Meanwhile, many other cleaners eagerly flocked to the comments to share their thoughts. 

We work harder for the customers who show their appreciation and value us

Kylie

One person said: “I left as the kept calling me the cleaner. My name is Roz.”

Another added: “I have one customer that always thanks me and is so happy! I have another that never thanks me but always has something negative to say – thinking about getting rid of her negative energy.” 

A third commented: “I have a customer who regularly sends me a ‘thank you for today’ or ‘it was lovely coming home from to a clean house.’ It’s the little things.” 

Cleaning hacks and tips

Here are some tips to help you clean your home like a pro:

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  • You’re  – here’s how to get it spotless again in no time
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  • Give your  a once-over
  • Did you know your , , , or  also need cleaning?
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