domestic cleaner Description Domestic cleaners perform all necessary cleaning activities in order to clean their clients\' houses. They vacuum and sweep floors, wash dishes, launder clothes, dust, scrub and polish surfaces and disinfect equipment and materials. Alternative label cleaning maid

cleaning lady

personal maid

chambermaid

housekeeper

household worker

house cleaner

housekeeping cleaner

servant

domestic worker

domestic maid

charworker

domestic helper

maid

Regulatory aspect To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database: http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Hierarchy 9 Elementary occupations 91 Cleaners and helpers 911 Domestic, hotel and office cleaners and helpers 9111 Domestic cleaners and helpers domestic cleaner Essential skills and competences clean glass surfaces clean household linens clean rooms clean surfaces ensure cleanliness of food preparation area handle chemical cleaning agents iron textiles maintain cleaning equipment maintain inventory of cleaning supplies maintain personal hygiene standards when cleaning maintain the cleanliness of the toilet facilities make the beds perform dusting activities restock toilet facilities\' supplies vacuum surfaces wash the dishes wash the laundry work ergonomically Essential Knowledge cleaning techniques Optional skills and competences buy groceries carry out pressure washing activities clean vehicle exterior clean vehicle interiors dispose waste feed pets handle linen in stock lift heavy weights maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment perform cleaning activities in an outdoor environment provide dog walking services sort waste supervise children wash costumes wash vehicles