Why a DBS-Checked Cleaner Matters in Chislehurst
Letting a cleaner into your home means trusting them with your keys, your belongings and often your home while you're out. For many households in Chislehurst, that's the biggest hesitation about booking a cleaner at all. A DBS check is one of the ways a cleaning company can show it takes that trust seriously.
Quick answer
A DBS check shows whether a person has any unspent convictions or conditional cautions, so it's a basic safeguard for anyone you let into your home. It matters because cleaners often work alone, with access to every room. Look for it alongside insurance, training and independent reviews.
What a DBS check is
DBS stands for the Disclosure and Barring Service, the government body that handles criminal record checks in England and Wales. A basic DBS check shows any unspent convictions and conditional cautions a person has.
For a domestic cleaner, a basic check is the standard level. It's a straightforward way for an employer to confirm that the person being sent into your home doesn't have relevant unspent convictions.
Why it matters for a cleaner in your home
- You're often not there. Many regular cleans happen while you're at work, so you need confidence in who is in your home.
- Cleaners have access to every room. That includes bedrooms, home offices and anywhere you keep valuables or documents.
- It's a sign of how the company works. A company that checks its team is more likely to have proper processes elsewhere too, from insurance to training.
What a DBS check doesn't tell you
A DBS check is important, but it isn't the whole picture. It doesn't tell you whether someone is well trained, reliable or good at their job. That's why it's worth looking at it alongside:
- Insurance, so you're covered if something is accidentally damaged
- Training, so the cleaner knows how to treat different surfaces safely
- Reviews, ideally a large number on an independent site like Google
- Accountability, such as an office you can call and a guarantee if something isn't right
Questions to ask before you book
- Is every cleaner who will visit my home DBS checked?
- Are the cleaners part of your own team, or sent from an agency?
- Are you insured, and does that insurance cover work in my home?
- What happens if I'm not happy with a clean?
- Will I usually have the same cleaner?
A good company will answer all of these without hesitation.
Frequently asked questions
What level of DBS check do domestic cleaners need?
A basic DBS check is the standard level for domestic cleaners. It shows unspent convictions and conditional cautions.
Does a DBS check mean a cleaner is good at the job?
No. It doesn't show skill or reliability, so also check reviews, insurance and training.
Are Cleaners2Match cleaners DBS checked?
Yes. Every Cleaners2Match cleaner is DBS checked, fully insured and trained in-house to BICSc standards.
Our team in Chislehurst
Every Cleaners2Match cleaner is DBS checked, fully insured and trained in-house to BICSc standards before they visit a single home. We're also a Bromley Council Trading Standards checked trader (Trader ID B0022), managed from our office on Tylney Road in Bromley. If you're not happy with a clean, tell us within 24 hours and we'll come back and put it right at no extra cost.
See what we offer in Chislehurst or read about our regular cleaning service, which starts from £73 for a 3-hour clean. Request a free quote and we'll reply within 2 hours during opening hours.