QUICK ANSWER
Three common ways to find a cleaner
01
Ask for a trusted referral
Ask a colleague, neighbour, landlord, property office, or community contact for an ayi .
Best for: regular help
02
Use an agency
An agency may match requirements, screen workers, or offer ongoing support.
Best for: clearer screening
03
Book a one-time clean on a Chinese platform
Chinese apps and mini-programs work for one-off or deep cleaning, but may be Chinese-only.
Best for: one-time or move-in cleaning
SEARCH IN CHINESE
Keywords that unlock local results
家政保洁 home cleaning Copy
钟点工 hourly domestic help Copy
上门保洁 at-home cleaning Copy
深度保洁 deep cleaning Copy
开荒保洁 post-renovation / move-in clean Copy
上海 家政保洁 Shanghai home cleaning Copy
COPY & SEND
A simple enquiry message
你好,我想预约上门保洁。房子大约是___平方米,需要清洁___。请问你们是否服务我所在的区域?价格怎么计算?最早什么时候可以预约?
Copy Chinese message
Meaning: I want to book cleaning for a ___ m² home. Do you cover my area, what is the price, and when are you available?
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Confirm these details first
Scope Which rooms, appliances, and windows are included?
Price Hourly, by area, or fixed?
Minimum Minimum hours or order?
Supplies Who brings products and equipment?
Extras Transport, weekends, stains, or rush fees?
Payment When and how do you pay?
STARTING POINTS
Two routes you can check
Starting points, not endorsements. Confirm price, area, and language support.
OFFICIAL ENGLISH GUIDE Shanghai International Services
English guidance on referrals, agencies, and hiring an ayi .
Open official guide ↗
AGENCY LISTED BY OFFICIAL PORTAL CC Shanghai Ayi Agency
Listed by Shanghai’s English portal for international clients. Confirm language support.
View official listing ↗
CHINESE BOOKING PLATFORM 天鹅到家 · Swan Daojia
A Chinese household-service platform that may require Chinese communication.
View platform information ↗