HouseGlow guides

Hiring a cleaner

What insurance and bonding actually cover, how to give a cleaner access to your home, and what to agree before the first visit.

Should a house cleaner be insured and bonded?

What liability insurance, a surety bond, and workers' compensation each cover when someone cleans your home — and how to verify a cleaner has them.

How to let a cleaner into your home safely — keys, lockboxes, smart-lock codes, alarm arrangements, pets, and what to agree before the first visit.