A cleaning contract should specify exactly what will be cleaned, how often, and with what materials. For domestic cleaners who become regular and integral to the household, employment law may apply if they meet the threshold for worker or employee status.

• Regular domestic cleaners may acquire worker rights over time
• Self-employed cleaners must manage their own tax via Self Assessment
• Employer-provided materials: include in fee or bill separately
• COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations apply to cleaning products
• Consider DBS check for cleaners with access to home or sensitive areas

Legal reference: Employment Rights Act 1996; COSHH Regulations 2002; Working Time Regulations 1998