NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS DAY
Fast Facts
- CELEBRATION
- Recognizes the skill, professionalism, and contributions of professional house cleaners
- CELEBRATED
- Each Year on September 17
- FOUNDER
- Founded in 2019 by the American House Cleaners Association (AHCA)
- VIBE
- A skilled trade requiring knowledge, training, attention to detail, physical endurance, problem-solving, and trust
NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS DAY
National Professional House Cleaners Day on September 17 recognizes Professional Cleaners for the necessary and skillful trade they provide every day. In homes and businesses across the country, Professional Cleaners create healthier environments.
#ProfessionalHouseCleanersDay
This day of recognition celebrates a career many overlook or take for granted. While not everyone hires a Professional Cleaner, they do impact our lives in some way. Nearly every business we frequent and apartment building rented hires professional cleaners.
Benefits of Hiring Professional Cleaners
Besides cleaning homes and businesses, Professional House Cleaners offer so many benefits to their clients.
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Improved air quality - Regular professional cleaning reduces the build-up of dust. In older homes, exposure to allergens, lead, and asbestos fibers increase. A regular schedule of professional cleanings removes those contaminants from the air.
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Longevity - Regular care of furniture, drapes, floors and homes extends their life. Over time, items look newer longer and need replacing less often. These savings add up.
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Time - Profession Cleaners free up time for family, friends and the essential things of life.
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Health - A sanitary cleaning in places like the kitchen and bathroom is essential. Not only do Professional Cleaners know how to achieve a hygienic clean, but they also use the right tools for the job.
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Relaxation - Psychologically, coming home to a clean house enables us to relax because we don't face clutter and everything is in its place.
Exceptionally Skilled
National Professional House Cleaners Day also praises the skills and knowledge of the people. Those in the industry have a passion for perfection, and here's why:
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Detail-oriented/well organized - A Professional Cleaner's eye for detail and organizational skills make them ideal for this career. Their no-nonsense approach and thoroughness also leave behind satisfied customers.
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Experts - Professional Cleaners are experts when it comes to protecting, cleaning, and restoring fabrics and surfaces. Not only that, but they're also the experts when it comes to protecting you and their employees. Doing the job right without injury to an employee and maintaining a safe home is essential.
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Leading the way - Many Professional Cleaners run their businesses. They employ specialists, balance products, schedules and training. These business owners set a standard for their employees, who in turn become leaders too.
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Efficient - When it comes to getting a job done right quickly, Professional Cleaners are masters of efficiency. Not only do they know the most effective ways to get a home or business clean, but also the most cost-effective and healthiest ways too. This makes them a business you can trust.
According to the United States Department of Commerce, in the next few years, 8 out of every 10 dual-income households will invest in a form of house cleaning services. This day presents an excellent opportunity to acknowledge the stellar services and value Professional Cleaners provide.
HOW TO OBSERVE PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS DAY
If you currently have a regular cleaning service and/or independent house cleaner, show your genuine appreciation for what they do! Thank them for their work. Let them know how their work impacts your family. Show them how valuable their service is to your quality of life.
Use #ProfessionalHouseCleanersDay and TAG a housecleaner or a cleaning business you want to share with others on social media.
Want to do more? Show your support and appreciation for all cleaners. Learn more about the movement on our website. Find out the truth about house cleaners and the stigmas still actively affecting our society’s understanding of this trade today. You can also donate or even become a member of the AHCA! Visit our website today, www.theAHCA.org.
PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS DAY HISTORY
The American House Cleaners Association (AHCA) founded National Professional House Cleaners Day in 2019 to raise awareness, respect, and recognition for House Cleaners and the professional house cleaning industry. The day also celebrates their necessary contributions to the health and wellbeing of our society, as one of the most skilled trades of the labor force in the United States.
In 2019, the Registrar at National Day Calendar proclaimed National Professional House Cleaners Day to be observed on September 17th annually.
About the American House Cleaners Association (AHCA)
Founded in 2016, the American House Cleaners Association is a nationwide organization supporting professional house cleaners, residential cleaning company owners, employees, and industry partners.
Led by founder and president Kevin Reynolds, AHCA provides professional cleaning certification, education, business resources, and a nationwide community dedicated to strengthening and advancing the residential cleaning industry.
Since 2020, AHCA has helped certify more than 5,000 cleaning professionals. Its growing community brings together tens of thousands of cleaners and cleaning business owners who learn from one another, strengthen their businesses, improve the services they provide, and work together to elevate the professional house cleaning trade.
Learn more about the American House Cleaners Association, explore professional certification programs, or find a professional cleaner at www.theAHCA.org.
