Cleaning is one of the most in-demand categories at Taskrabbit, and for good reason. Cleaning takes time and energy, and clients are often so busy with work or family that they keep putting the cleaning off… and off… and off again.
That’s where you come in. Given how much demand there is for Cleaning and how much time it takes, it’s a fantastic way to earn great money on the Taskrabbit platform while also gaining repeat clients.
If you’re new to this category and are wondering where to start, read on for a checklist of essential tips sourced from top Taskers to help you get set up in the Cleaning category!
1. Suggestions for starting out
- Write a clear Skills & Experience experience description. Being straightforward about what types of Cleaning tasks you do helps clients gauge whether you’re the right Tasker to hire. It helps to explain your level of experience, what you’re particularly good at, and why. Read more tips on writing the ultimate description.
- Don’t forget to include any Cleaning tools and products you may have in your description. While tools like a hoover or a mop can be profitable investments for Taskers’ Cleaning businesses, many clients also ask Taskers to bring cleaning products. Being clear about what supplies you’ll bring to a task will always help streamline the booking process for clients.
- Check out the FREE resource library from elite Taskers about the Help Cleaning category. Read articles about how to maximise your potential in the Cleaning category!
- Respond to each invitation you receive. Elite Taskers recommend responding to every task invitation, even when you’re not the right Tasker for the job. Making this connection with prospective clients—and sharing your direct hire link for possible future tasks—can help them better navigate the platform and help you grow your small business.
2. Managing your calendar
- Add availability to your calendar, and be flexible. Keeping your calendar up to date matters. Clients base their invitations on the time you have available, so it always helps to check (and double-check) that your schedule is up to date. Being flexible will also work in your favour, particularly if clients need to adjust their task time for any reason.
- Make sure you budget enough time. Transparency will always serve you well when scoping time expectations for a task with your client. Make sure to schedule enough time to complete each task, and don’t forget to communicate in chat if the task duration will exceed what you’ve previously agreed on. Learn more about time management.
- Turn on your Same Day Task feature. This is a great way to get more tasks, build your small business and wow your clients. But remember: You have only 1 hour to respond to Same Day invitations!
3. Scoping the task
- Send clients a short questionnaire about what they need cleaned. Many top Taskers save this text on their phone, making it easy for them to copy and paste key questions in the chat thread when scoping a task with their client. See some common questions.
- Communicate, communicate, communicate! Clients depend on Cleaning tasks for many things, including special events, so last-minute changes can be stressful. If you must reschedule, doing so well in advance is a great way to keep your analytics high.
4. Build repeat business
- Earn consistently with recurring Cleaning tasks. If you like working with a client, let them know they can get up to 15% off for weekly recurring tasks!
5. Connect with your Tasker Success Manager
- Did you know that Taskrabbit offers a unique, free service to all Taskers? You have a personalised Tasker Success Manager who is dedicated to your success on the platform. If you still have questions after attending the Tasker workshop, you can book a call to review your profile, update your Skills & Experience description, and discuss where Cleaning tasks are in your area!
The Cleaning category is a fantastic opportunity for new Taskers who are looking to build their small business fast, or for experienced Taskers who are itching to try something new. As always, we hope these tips will give you a leg up—and help you excel in your tasking journey.
