The most reliable ways to find a house cleaner in Ireland are a personal recommendation, posting your job so interested independent cleaners contact you, and asking locally through community groups or your letting agent. Whichever route you use, agree the tasks, price, products and cancellation terms before the first clean. That conversation matters more than where you found the cleaner.
What changed when Helpling left Ireland?
Helpling, the cleaner-booking platform, stopped operating in Ireland in 2025. Its Irish website now carries a notice to customers and service providers: “As of September, 10th 2025 Helpling has ceased all operations in Ireland.” If you used it to find or rebook a cleaner, the six routes below are the practical alternatives.
| Way | Best for | What you do | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Personal recommendation | Regular cleans | Ask neighbours, friends and colleagues | Good cleaners are often fully booked |
| 2. Post a request on a lead-generation platform | One-off and regular jobs | Describe the job; interested cleaners contact you | You still compare and choose yourself |
| 3. Local community groups and noticeboards | Regular cleans nearby | Post or read in estate, parish or local groups | Little information to compare |
| 4. A cleaning company | Larger or commercial jobs | Contact the company for a quote | Ask what is included and who covers absences |
| 5. Your letting agent or property manager | End of tenancy cleans | Ask who they use or recommend | Agree the standard the landlord expects |
| 6. Online listings with independent reviews | Comparing several options | Search locally; read reviews on more than one site | Reviews on a provider’s own site are curated |
1. Ask for a personal recommendation
What it is: asking neighbours, friends or colleagues who already have a cleaner they trust. When it suits: regular weekly or fortnightly cleans, where trust and consistency matter most. Caveat: a cleaner someone recommends is often already busy, so ask early and be flexible on days.
2. Post your job and let interested cleaners contact you
What it is: describing the job once (the rooms, the type of clean, dates) on a lead-generation platform, so that independent cleaners who want the work get in touch. On Connect Cleaner, posting a request is free, each request goes to a limited number of professionals, and the cleaners who contact you set their own price. When it suits: one-off jobs such as end of tenancy or deep cleans, and finding a regular cleaner when no one you know can recommend one. Caveat: the platform connects you; you still compare the replies, ask your questions and choose.
3. Use local community groups and noticeboards
What it is: posting or reading in local estate, parish or neighbourhood groups and noticeboards. When it suits: finding someone who already works in your area, which makes regular visits easier to arrange. Caveat: posts carry little detail, so you will need to ask every question yourself.
4. Contact a cleaning company
What it is: hiring a business that employs or manages its own cleaners. When it suits: larger jobs, commercial premises, or when you want one company responsible for scheduling. Caveat: ask what is included in the price, whether the same cleaner comes each time, and what happens when your cleaner is off.
5. Ask your letting agent or property manager
What it is: asking the agent or manager who inspects the property which cleaners they use or would recommend. When it suits: end of tenancy cleans, where the standard the landlord expects is what decides your deposit. Caveat: ask the agent what standard they inspect against, and give it to whoever does the clean.
6. Search local listings and read independent reviews
What it is: searching for cleaners in your town and reading reviews. When it suits: comparing several options quickly. Caveat: read reviews on more than one site; reviews shown on a provider's own website are chosen by the provider.
What should you check before the first clean?
However you found the cleaner, agree these points before they start. It avoids the most common disagreements.
- The tasks and rooms included, and anything that is extra (oven, fridge, interior windows, laundry).
- One-off or recurring, and the day and time.
- Who supplies products and equipment.
- The price, how you will pay, and when.
- What happens if either of you cancels at short notice.
- Keys and access, and whether you will be at home.
- For specialist work, whether the cleaner has the right equipment, and whether they hold their own insurance.
Frequently asked questions
Is Helpling still available in Ireland?
No. Helpling’s Irish website states that it ceased all operations in Ireland on 10 September 2025. If you used it to find a cleaner, you will need one of the other routes in this guide.
Do I pay the cleaner directly?
With an independent cleaner, yes: you agree the price and the way you pay with them before the first clean. On Connect Cleaner, posting a request is free, and the platform does not handle payment between you and the cleaner.
Should I ask a cleaner about insurance?
It is reasonable to ask an independent cleaner whether they hold their own insurance and what it covers, especially for valuable items or specialist work. Ask to see it rather than assuming it.
How much should I expect to pay?
Connect Cleaner estimates a regular house clean at EUR 18-28 per hour in 2026, or around EUR 55-120 per clean. Each cleaner sets their own price; see our 2026 price guide for estimates by service and property size.