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Maid/Cleaner

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AVG. SALARY

$24,850

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EDUCATION

No standard requirement

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

What To Learn

High School

What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career? Get your answers from the Hospitality and Tourism cluster Lodging pathway.

Beyond High School

Here's a list of programs that you should consider if you're interested in this career:

Education Level

Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.

No standard requirement

There are no formal training or education requirements. Most maids and housekeeping cleaners are trained on the job. Entry-level maids and housekeeping cleaners typically work alongside a more experienced cleaner and gain more responsibilities and more difficult work as they become experienced.

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Additional Information

No formal education is required for this career. However, the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA) offers programs leading to an REH (registered executive housekeeper) or CEH (certified executive housekeeper).

Paula Schwartz owns a cleaning company. She cautions about making your expectations too high. Not all employers are willing to pay the salary and perks which you may think your background entitles you to. There are some higher-level positions at estates or facilities, but most people perform day work in average households.

If you will have child-care duties, a course at a community college could help. Schwartz suggests learning CPR.

Anyone can start a small cleaning business from his or her home. Find out what your local licensing requirements are and place a classified ad.

Brush up on your cleaning methods so you can perform at a professional level. Learn to keep track of your income and expenses and get some self-employment tax advice.

There are also franchising options through chains such as Molly Maid or Merry Maids. These can cost several thousand dollars to buy into.

Schwartz thinks this field is worth the effort. "It's an interesting business."

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