Cleaner/Housekeeper
This profession is all about cleanliness and hygiene in households, offices, kitchen and hotels.
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What does a cleaner/ housekeeper do?
As a cleaner/ hoousekeeper, you clean the inside and outside of various buildings and/or private households. For example, you clean public buildings such as hospitals, offices, gymnasiums and swimming pools. In the case of private households, you carry out all kinds of cleaning work inside homes. You may be hired for a one-off job or for a weekly visit. It all depends on the customer.
This profession offers many opportunities in the hygiene and environmental sectors. For example, you'll learn about alternative cleaning methods that have less impact on the environment.
What is important?
- Good physical condition (e.g. working on your knees for long periods of time)
- Care and a sense of responsibility
- Reliability (people let you inside their homes)
- Passion for cleanliness, cleaning and mess
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Courses for Cleaner/Housekeeper
The basic level is intended for people just starting out in their careers. Here you can acquire basic knowledge for your future profession in self-study units.

How to Become a Housekeeper: Foundation Cleaning Course
Basic course cleaning

How to Become a Housekeeper: Laundry Cleaning Course
Laundry Cleaning Course
The expert level is suitable for building on the basic knowledge of the Basic level in self-study units or for refreshing your knowledge while working.

How to Become a Housekeeper: Advanced House Cleaning Course
Welcome to the Advanced Home Housekeeping Course.