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National Professional House Cleaners Day

Spark joy and keep your home looking pristine with National Professional House Cleaners Day - hire a pro cleaner to make your home spotless!

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September 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATESeptember 17

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYCareers

SUBCATEGORYHospitality

INTRO

Introduction

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Sept. 17 is a special day to recognize the hard work of professional house cleaners around the world - it's National Professional House Cleaners Day! This day was established in 2004 to honor all those who dedicate their time and energy into making sure people have clean and comfortable homes. Not only do they take care of everyday messes, but they also make sure that our living spaces are safe and sanitary environments for us to thrive in.

TIMELINE

National Professional House Cleaners Day Timeline

Early Professional Cleaners

In the 1800s, "chambermaids" worked in wealthier households focusing on cleaning and maintaining homes.

Dust Bowl Era Cleaning

During the Dust Bowl era, professional cleaners were in high demand to manage the dust seeping into homes.

Cleaner Unions

The 1970s saw an increase in unionization among professional cleaners, improving their working conditions and rights.

Rise of Cleaning Agencies

The 1990s witnessed the rise of cleaning agencies making professional house cleaning services accessible to more households.

Inception of National Professional House Cleaners Day

National Professional House Cleaners Day was established to honor the hard work of professional house cleaners worldwide.

Pandemic Cleaning

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, professional cleaners played a critical role in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in homes.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Professional House Cleaners Day

Hire a professional house cleaner

Who better to celebrate the day than a professional house cleaner? Hiring one will give you a break from cleaning and help you get your home back in shape.

ORGANIZE

Organize a cleaning party

Invite your friends and family over for a cleaning party. Assign cleaning tasks to each person and make it into a fun game. You'll be surprised how quickly the work gets done!

GIVE

Give back to your local cleaners

Find out if any of the local professional house cleaners need volunteers for a day or need donations of supplies and products. Giving back is always one of the best ways to celebrate.

Share tips on social media

Share some tips on how to keep your house clean with your followers on social media. This will help spread the word about National Professional House Cleaners Day.

TREAT

Treat yourself to something special

After all that work, why not treat yourself to something special? Buy yourself a new vacuum, or a bottle of your favorite cleaning product.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why National Professional House Cleaners Day is Important

It helps prevent costly repairs

By regularly using a professional house cleaner, you can help ensure that all areas of your home remain tidy and free from dirt or debris build up that could eventually lead to costly repairs down the line. Professional cleaners know how to properly clean hard to reach places like window tracks or air vents where dirt often accumulates which helps decrease chances of having to pay for expensive repairs in the future.

Professional house cleaning helps to maintain a healthy environment

Regular professional house cleaning can help reduce the amount of allergens, dirt, and other potentially hazardous particles in your home. This means a healthier environment for you and your family. Plus, deep cleaning that is done by a professional cleaner can get rid of kitchen grease buildup, dust mites, pet dander, and more!

It reduces stress & saves time

Hiring a professional house cleaner takes the burden off your plate so you don't have to worry about making time for regular deep cleaning sessions. This saves both time and energy that can be used on doing things you love. Not to mention it's also one less thing to worry about in the long run!