HOUSE proud travellers are winning over thousands of fans by showing off their deep cleaning techniques – after spending several hours a day scrubbing their homes.
While most people vacuum their homes, clean the bathroom, and scrub the kitchen every week to keep their homes fresh and sparkling, these cleanfluencers have become online inspirations, with thousands copying their .
One traveller wife, Chantelle Fury, has racked up more than 400k fans thanks to her videos on TikTokCredit: tiktok/@chantelle19xoxo
Women from traveller communities across the UK and Ireland have taken the internet by storm after sharing the methods they use for their homes – and for some, their videos have earned them thousands of fans.
Whether they live in a trailer, , or a house, it seems they all have the same tips and tricks to keep their homes spotless.
Their unique tips include using old paint brushes dipped in bleach and washing-up liquid to clean the edges of their windows – and even dismantling the fridge to scrub it on a weekly basis.
Some are so particular about keeping a perfectly tidy home that they will wrap their furniture in plastic to protect it from lasting damage or staining.
One traveller, named Natalie, previously revealed – even pelmets.
“They are dust collectors, so plastic in them just makes it so much easier to wipe over,” explained Natalie, who posts under the username @ natalieplasticandmore .
Moving on to the front of her house, the doormat is covered in plastic, making it “easy to wipe over when everyone’s coming in with muddy shoes”.
The social media user, who actually sells the plastic rolls on her TikTok shop, concluded by showing that she has even covered her bed headboard and her kitchen island in plastic.
Another traveller wife, Chantelle Fury (using the TikTok username chantelle19xoxo ), showed her 485,700-strong fanbase her weekly deep clean.
Their unique tips include using old paint brushes dipped in bleach and washing-up liquid to clean the edges of their windowsCredit: tiktok/@chantelle19xoxo
One traveller previously revealed she has even covered her bed headboard and her kitchen island in plasticCredit: Tiktok/@natalieplasticandmore
“Come and clean with a gypsy wife,” she says in one video.
“So it’s Monday, which is Monday reset for me. I wanted to have a real deep clean today, so I started by doing all my window frames,” she says.
Th e viral video , which has racked up more than 4million views, showed her using a paintbrush to remove dirt from inside her window edges before using a Spanish window cleaner to finish off the look.
appear to be a popular choice among traveller women, with several praising them in cleaning TikTok clips.
“The weather’s been lovely, so I opened up all the windows,” Chantelle says.
“I do have a steam cleaner, but I just couldn’t be bothered to go out and get it from the shed.”
The mum-to-be then wiped down her sofa, TV, kitchen counters and her coffee tables.
The footage left many seriously impressed, with one commenting: “Travellers are probably the cleanest people I know and the most house proud.”
A second said: “Travellers literally have the cleanest, most beautiful homes.”
This was echoed by another user, who said: “Travellers’ homes are absolutely immaculate because they take great pride in their homes.
“So many people put travellers down. It’s just so wrong. Your home is beautiful.”
Meanwhile, another content creator within the community could be seen sharing her complicated routine to clean the fridge – one that she allegedly does weekly.
In the video , TikTokker Angela showed her followers how she removed everything from the fridge before dismantling it and giving it a vigorous scrub.
Another TikTok video from McKenzie, who shares content under the username @ bleachandbubbles , showed a typical traveller cleaning method.
“You know the deep clean is serious when you bring out the traveller girl method,’ ‘she wrote over her video , which showed her using Fairy and bleach, paired with water, to wipe down her windows and the sides around them.
Traditions in the gypsy/traveller communities
Nomadic lifestyle: Traditionally, many travellers maintain a nomadic lifestyle, living in caravans and moving frequently. This mobility is a core aspect of their identity, reflecting a deep connection to freedom and independence.
Strong family bonds: Family is central to traveller culture. Extended families often live and travel together, providing a strong support network. Marriages and social events are significant community affairs, reinforcing familial ties.
Distinct Language: Many travellers speak Shelta, also known as Cant or Gammon, a distinct language that mixes elements of Irish, English, and other languages. This language serves as a cultural marker and a means of private communication within the community.
Religious practices: The traveller community often follows Roman Catholicism, with religious festivals and milestones like baptisms, communions, and weddings being particularly significant. However, individual beliefs and practices can vary widely.
Unique celebrations: Events such as horse fairs and traditional weddings are major social gatherings for travellers. These occasions are marked by elaborate preparations, vibrant attire, and communal participation.
Elsewhere, content creator Courtney Burton (@ xcourtneyburtonx ) revealed the “traveller starter cleaning kit”.
The TikTokker, who has close to 9k followers, shared how this includes a Vileda bucket in a range of colours.
The must-haves also include a toothbrush or a paintbrush to clean around doors and windows, as well as a cutlery knife to clear the rubber around appliances like fridges.
Courtney adds: “Spanish cleaning products – smell divine, smell beautiful, make your home smell beautiful.
“There are all different kinds of Spanish cleaning products you can get.”
The final essential in the kit was a steamer, with the content creator telling her 8,794 followers: “They can just blow away any mess you find.”
The TikTokker previously vowed social media users after showing off her mum’s epic bathroom, which included .
The bathtub was decorated with a light brown towel neatly placed on the corner with a ribbon on top – and there was also a jaw-dropping collection of posh bath essentials waiting for guests.
One traveller showed off her hotel-style toilet roll at homeCredit: TikTok/@xcourtneyburtonx
Others shared their dozens of cleaning products at homeCredit: TikTok/@chantelle19xoxo
Amongst the all-Dior kit were two bottles of the iconic, cult favourite J’Adore , as well as what appeared to be a similar body lotion and another product by the pricey designer.
Courtney’s mother has also forked out for special “show” , which are not for actual use – their purpose is to sit pretty, ornamented with a DIY paper bow on top.
But as they take such pride in how their homes look, they also want to smell just as good.
And it seems there’s one particular type of cleaner that always comes up trumps – Spanish cleaner.
Chantelle said she’s perfected her cleaning regime over the years of living in her chalet and couldn’t wait to share .
And the majority of them were from the IJ Spanish Cleaning Products brand. One of her favourites was the scented cleaning solution which she said made the whole house smell incredible.
Singing its praises, she said: “This stuff lasts for hours, and you’ll walk back into another room, and you’ll smell it. It just smells really good.”
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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