How to Become a House Cleaner in Nederland

The Netherlands has a well-structured domestic cleaning market. Many private clients hire cleaners through the Regeling Dienstverlening aan Huis (domestic service regulation), which simplifies employment for cleaners who work fewer than 4 days per week for a single household. Under this arrangement, the household employer handles basic insurance but the cleaner doesn't need their own business registration.

For cleaners who want to operate as a business, registration with the KvK (Kamer van Koophandel / Chamber of Commerce) is required. Professional cleaning companies can earn the OSB quality mark (Ondernemersorganisatie Schoonmaak- en Bedrijfsdiensten) — a trust signal for commercial clients. Workers in the sector are covered by the Schoonmaak CAO collective agreement.