How to choose the right cleaning company — 6 things to check

Why does the choice of cleaning company matter?

A cleaning company has access to your home. You trust that the staff are reliable, that the company is serious and that the job is done as promised. Unfortunately there are unserious players in the market. With a few simple checks you can filter them out.

1. Check the F-tax certificate

Every serious cleaning company should hold an F-tax certificate (or FA-tax). It certifies that the company handles its own tax payments and is a prerequisite for the RUT deduction to apply. Search the company name or registration number via the Swedish Tax Agency or the Companies Registration Office.

2. Require liability insurance

Accidents happen — a cleaning company without liability insurance can leave you alone with the bill if something breaks. Ask for proof of insurance cover. Serious companies are happy to show it.

3. Read the details of the contract

Before you sign — check:

• What exactly is included in the service?

• What do add-ons like window cleaning and oven cleaning cost?

• What notice periods apply?

• What happens if you are dissatisfied — is a re-clean offered?

Avoid contracts that lock you in for a long time (more than 3 months) without a reasonable notice period.

4. Check customer reviews

Google reviews, Trustpilot and forums give a picture of how the company delivers in practice. Look for patterns: the occasional dissatisfied customer is normal, but recurring complaints about the same things are a warning sign. Are all reviews five stars and written the same week? That's suspicious.

5. Ask about staff background checks

Serious cleaning companies carry out background checks on their staff. Ask directly whether they check criminal records. It shows they take security seriously.

6. Test with a one-off job

Before signing a monthly subscription — book a single deep cleaning or regular cleaning. That lets you assess the quality without a long commitment.

Summary — checklist

• F-tax certificate verified

• Liability insurance confirmed

• Contract terms read through

• Customer reviews reviewed

• Staff background checks clarified

• Test booking completed

Find verified cleaning companies

On Avavik you can compare cleaning companies that meet basic requirements. All listed companies are F-tax registered. Start by searching for home cleaning in Stockholm or choose your city in the search field.

Before you book — read about the RUT deduction for cleaning 2026 so you know what you actually pay.