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Cleaner cover letter example

For cleaning jobs, recruiters look for reliability, availability and care. A short letter that mentions the premises you know, the machines you use and the hours you can work is often enough.

Showing that you respect product safety and the client's rules makes the difference.

Cover letter example

Replace the parts in brackets with your own details.

Subject: Application for a cleaner position, office sites in [City]

Dear Sir or Madam,

You are looking for a cleaner for office sites in [City], on hours that suit me well. I have worked for [x] years for [Cleaning company], mostly in offices and a primary school, on early morning and evening shifts.

On my current site, I clean the offices, toilets and kitchen areas before staff arrive, empty and sort the bins and run the scrubber-dryer on the entrance hall. During school holidays I take part in floor stripping and polishing with the rotary machine. I am careful with product dilution and colour coding, and I report any damage or missing stock to my team leader.

I hold the keys and alarm codes for two buildings and the clients have always been satisfied with the quality checks. I can work from [time] in the morning and in the evening, and I live close to [area].

A first shift on site with your team leader would show you my method; I can also come to your agency to meet you beforehand.

Yours faithfully,[First name Last name][Phone number]

What to highlight

  • Types of premises already cleaned
  • Machines and techniques used
  • Availability, including split shifts
  • Respect for hygiene and product safety
  • Ability to work alone and be trusted with keys

Mistakes to avoid

  • A long letter that never mentions availability.
  • Not saying which premises or machines you know.
  • Writing in a very informal tone.
  • Forgetting your phone number: many recruiters call directly.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a cover letter necessary for a cleaning job?

Often not; many recruiters call after reading the resume. A short letter or email helps for permanent posts, public employers or sensitive sites such as hospitals and food factories, where care and rigour matter more.

How should I apply to a town hall or hospital?

Public employers often hire cleaning staff on contract or through a simple recruitment process for technical agents. Address your letter to the human resources department, mention the type of building you know and your availability.

What if my French is limited?

Keep the letter short and clear, and ask someone to proofread it. Mention that you can read safety labels and instructions, because product safety requires it. Language courses you are following are worth mentioning too.

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