Cleaning Housecleaners Home People Cleans Types People's Responsible

Many people "earn a living" (make money) by cleaning other people's homes and businesses. The people who clean "commercial buildings" (buildings used for business, not homes) are often called "janitors" or "custodians." A "school janitor" is responsible for cleaning classrooms, hallways, and bathrooms after the students have left for the day. The term "custodian" is often considered more polite, but it has the same meaning. A custodian cleans a school or office buildings after the other workers "have left for the day" (have gone home after a day of work).

A "housecleaner" is someone who cleans other people's homes. Most housecleaners come into a home every week or every other week and perform basic cleaning services. Some housecleaners might "assist" (help) with laundry, too, but this would be "beyond the scope of" (more than) what most house cleaners do. Sometimes housecleaners work in "pairs" (groups of two) or small teams, especially when they work for an "agency" (a company that matches housecleaners with homeowners who need help). The homeowner usually provides the "cleaning supplies" (chemicals and tools used for cleaning) and detailed instructions regarding how the home should be cleaned.

Very wealthy "households" (homes and the people living in them) might "employ" (give a job to) a part- or full-time "maid," or a woman who cleans the home. A maid typically works for only one family in one house and provides services that other types of housecleaners wouldn't be expected to do. For example, a maid might also be responsible for purchasing cleaning supplies and/or groceries, or possibly even assist with childcare.