Job ads and screening questions that attract reliable cleaners
The problem
Finding cleaners you can count on is one of the hardest parts of the business. Vague ads bring dozens of applicants who then never answer the phone or do not turn up to the trial.
Pain point we researched: r/cleaningbusiness: "Is anyone else having a hard time finding reliable cleaners to work with?"
How it gets solved
Instead of "cleaner wanted", your ad states the area, hours, pay, what a normal day looks like and why people stay. Applicants answer 5 short questions, and you only call those who fit.
Copy the text into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini, add your details and post the ad the same afternoon.
- Time saved
- about 2 to 3 hours per hiring round
Rough estimate of time saved on unsuitable calls and interviews; your results will vary.
How to switch it on
- 1
Write down the facts: area, days and hours, hourly pay, whether a car is needed, start date.
- 2
Paste the text below into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini and fill in the square brackets.
- 3
Create a free Google Form with the 5 screening questions it suggests and put the link at the end of the ad.
- 4
Post the ad on local job sites and community groups, and reply to good applicants the same day.
- 5
Invite the best 2 or 3 to a paid trial clean and keep the others on a reserve list.
Template and prompt
Works with the AI you already use: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or others.
AI text to paste (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or another):
You are helping a small cleaning business write a job ad that attracts reliable cleaners.
Business: [name], [town]. Area covered: [areas]. Days and hours: [e.g. Mon to Fri, 9 am to 2 pm]. Pay: [hourly pay]. Car needed: [yes/no]. Start: [date].
Why people stay with us: [e.g. same clients every week, paid travel time, products provided].
Write:
1) A job ad under 150 words: a clear title, the facts first, what a normal day looks like, what we offer, how to apply.
2) 5 short screening questions for an online form (availability, transport, experience, how soon they can start, one question about reliability).
3) A friendly reply to invite a good applicant to a paid trial clean.
Rules: honest, no exaggerations, no discriminatory requirements, plain words.Example screening questions
1. Which days and hours can you work every week?
2. How will you get to clients in [area]?
3. Have you cleaned homes or offices before? Tell us in one or two lines.
4. When could you start?
5. If you were ill on a work day, how and when would you let us know?Never paste applicants’ names, phone numbers or CVs into an AI tool: use it only to write the ad and the questions.
Tools you can use
- Google FormsVisit site (opens in new tab)
Free online forms with photo uploads.
- IndeedVisit site (opens in new tab)
Job site where you can post vacancies, with a free option in many countries.
- ChatGPTVisit site (opens in new tab)
AI assistant for writing messages, quotes and posts. Free plan available.
Tool links are plain links for now. Some may later become affiliate links, which will always be labelled. Check each tool’s current pricing on its site.
Questions
Do I need new software?
No. You use the AI you already have and the tools listed above.