THERE is an interesting site at www.findacleaner.org which claims to be the UK's first dedicated site which helps match cleaners up to residents.

It is a simple site that allows you to search by entering your post-code and then shows you a list of people who may be able to help you out.

But it's more than just a searchable database, cleaners can register their own details, there's advice on ensuring a good relationship between cleaner and employer as well as handy hints for easy cleaning.