Tax for cleaners
Domestic or commercial, on your own or building a round, if you clean for yourself you're self-employed — and the tax side is refreshingly simple once you know what to claim.
If you earned more than £1,000 from cleaning in the tax year, you'll need to file a Self Assessment return and pay tax on your profit after costs.
Costs you can usually claim
- Cleaning products and supplies — everything from sprays and cloths to bin bags.
- Equipment — vacuum, mop, steamer, buckets — and replacing them.
- Travel between jobs — 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles and 25p after, or your actual vehicle costs. (Getting to one regular workplace doesn't count.)
- Uniform, gloves and protective gear.
- Public liability insurance.
- Your phone, advertising and any booking or admin costs.
Keep it simple: a quick photo of each receipt and a note of your mileage is really all you need. Send them our way and we'll turn them into your return.
Making Tax Digital
If your income is above the thresholds, Making Tax Digital means digital records and quarterly updates from April 2026. We keep everything in order and file it for you.
You keep them spotless. We'll keep you sorted.
Returns and Making Tax Digital, done for you — from £20 a month.
See pricing →This guide is general information, not personal tax advice. Rates and allowances can change at each Budget — always confirm the current figures on GOV.UK or ask us to check your situation.
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