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How House Cleaners Should Reply to Google Reviews

Cleaning clients let you into their homes, so trust and consistency matter as much as the shine. Reviews often name the cleaner, mention a missed spot, or praise a move-out deep clean. Replies should thank the person by first name and handle misses with a quick re-clean offer.

What to watch out for

  • 1Never mention the client's address, entry codes, schedules, or when the home is empty.
  • 2Offer a re-clean for missed areas privately instead of debating what was or wasn't done.
  • 3Credit cleaners by first name only if they're comfortable with it.

Example replies

Move-out deep clean

5 stars

Ana and her partner made our old apartment look brand new. Got our full deposit back!

Reply

Getting your full deposit back is the best review we could ask for! Ana and the team put real care into every move-out clean. Thanks for choosing us, and good luck in the new place.

Why it works: It celebrates the outcome the customer cared about and credits the team.

Missed spots

3 stars

Kitchen was great, but the bathrooms looked rushed this time.

Reply

Thank you for letting us know. Your bathrooms deserve the same attention as your kitchen. Please reply to your booking confirmation or give us a call and we'll schedule a touch-up at no charge.

Why it works: It acknowledges the uneven result and offers a concrete fix.

Broken item

1 stars

They broke a vase and didn't tell me. I found it in the trash.

Reply

We're truly sorry. Accidents can happen, but hiding one never should, and that isn't how we work. Please contact our owner directly so we can make this right.

Why it works: It addresses the trust issue head-on and moves the details private.

FAQ

Should I mention that my cleaners are insured or background-checked?

Only if it's true and relevant, for example in a reply about a broken item. Keep it brief and factual.