Will AI replace Cleaners and domestics?

Not as a job, but it is already doing parts of the work. Across the 53 official task statements scored for Cleaners and domestics (United Kingdom, SOC 9223), 0% of the importance-weighted core work is made of tasks today's AI could already do most of. The overall exposure score is 5 out of 100 (range 4–10, band: minimal). That is a statement about tasks, not about headcount: this measures what AI could do, not whether any employer adopts it, whether the law allows it, or whether doing the routine parts faster creates more demand for the human parts. Figures are from release 2026-q4.1.

Which tasks in “Cleaners and domestics” can AI already do?

The highest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Organise and prioritise daily and weekly tasks to manage workload effectively” (56/100, partial); “Complete accurate records of work undertaken in accordance with company policies and procedures” (56/100, partial); “Comply with Health and Safety, and environmental requirements, reporting any non-compliances promptly” (29/100, low). Each score comes from five published 0–4 ratings turned into a number by a published formula, and each carries the model's one-sentence reason on the page.

Which tasks in “Cleaners and domestics” stay human?

About 96% of this job's task weight sits in work that scores low for AI exposure. The lowest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Sort laundry according to fabric, colour and cleaning process” (0/100, minimal); “Remove debris from driveways, garages, and swimming pool areas” (0/100, minimal); “Finish items by drying, pressing, and folding” (0/100, minimal). Low scores usually mean the task needs a body in a room, a legally accountable human, or trust built in real time. Those are the three things the scoring rubric treats as gates rather than obstacles.

What should someone working in “Cleaners and domestics” do about AI?

Start from the ledger rather than the headline: 0% of this job's weighted core work is exposed, and roughly 96% is not. The practical move is to spend more of your week on the tasks that score low, the ones above, and to get fluent at directing AI through the tasks that score high, because those are the parts that change whether or not you are ready for them. This page does not predict your job, and nothing here is career advice tailored to you: the score describes the occupation, not the person.

How is the AI exposure score for Cleaners and domestics calculated?

Each official task statement for the occupation is rated on five published 0–4 dimensions (output replicability, physical embodiment, licensed accountability, real-time human trust, and data availability) by claude-opus-5 using scoring prompt task_scoring_v1.0. The model never writes the score; a published formula turns the five ratings into a 0–100 number, so every score can be recomputed by hand. The occupation figure is the importance-weighted mean across 53 scored tasks. The prompt, the rubric, the formula and the full dataset are published at https://futureproof.collab365.com/method and https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1 under CC BY 4.0.

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Cleaners and domestics

cleaning building floors, providing services according to contract specifications and cleaning schedules and loading washing machines with sorted items. If that's your week, this page is about your job.

The honest answer

AI changes the edges of this job, not the middle: cleaning building floors is work software can't reach.

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Where the work sits, by task weight

shifting to AI: 0%
changing shape: 4%
staying human: 96%

These bars are tasks changing hands, not people being counted out. The ledger below shows which.

Whole-job exposure score 5 out of 100 (4–10 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, across 53 scored tasks. The number is the support for the sentence above it, not a headline about anyone’s future.

How we know this

What is measured: Every published task statement for cleaners and domestics is rated on five dimensions: can a model produce the output, does the work need a body in a room, does it need a legally accountable person, does it depend on a person being trusted in the moment, and how much data exists. A published formula turns those five ratings into the score; the model never writes the number.

How the bar is built: Each task’s share of the bar is its published importance weight, so a task you do all day counts for more than one you do twice a year.

Release: 2026-q4.1, scores computed 2026-08-04. Read the full method.

What shifts is organising and prioritising daily and weekly tasks to manage workload effectively: the paper around the work, not the work.

Your week, as this page understands it

Cleaners and domestics clean interiors of private houses, shops, hotels, schools, offices and other buildings. The job title says “cleaners” or “domestics”: officially one job, two names. The real job is the part underneath: cleaning building floors. That is the thing someone has to be right about.

The exposed part of this job is specific, and we won’t pretend it is coming back. But cleaners and domestics is not one task. It is 53 scored ones, and they are nowhere near equally exposed. The most durable of them, on this evidence, is cleaning building floors, and the ledger below shows exactly why.

Where the work sits, by task weight

shifting to AI: 0%
changing shape: 4%
staying human: 96%

These bars are tasks changing hands, not people being counted out. The ledger below shows which.

How we know this

How the bar is built: Each task’s share of the bar is its published importance weight, so a task you do all day counts for more than one you do twice a year.

Release: 2026-q4.1, scores computed 2026-08-04. Read the full method.

Your job, task by task

These are the official task statements for this occupation, in plain English, sorted by what the evidence says is happening to each one. The official wording sits under every line so you can check the rewrite against it.

5 of this occupation's scored task statements carry a score that was measured under a different occupation's context, because the statement is shared between jobs and has only been scored once so far. Each one names the occupation it was measured under in the free routes below; none is presented as a measurement for this job.
Task clusters are not derived in this release, so the task-cluster field is empty and no Collab365 Space routing is attached to this occupation yet.

Shifting to AI

0 tasks

Tasks today’s tools can already do most of. This is the part we will not soften: where these rows are the bulk of your week, the week changes.

Nothing in this job’s scored task list landed in this group. That is the measurement, not an editorial choice, and it is worth knowing either way.

Changing shape

2 tasks

Tasks where the machine takes the producing and a person keeps the checking, the deciding, or the answering-for-it. For most jobs this is the biggest group, and it is where "transformation, not termination" is literally visible.

Organising and prioritising daily and weekly tasks to manage workload effectively
The software now makes the first pass at and weekly tasks, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 70 · 9223/01, 9223/02
Source: “Organise and prioritise daily and weekly tasks to manage workload effectively.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (49–63 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Working out the order and priority of the week's jobs is planning that software does well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Completing accurate records of work undertaken in accordance with company policies and procedures
The software now makes the first pass at accurate records of work undertaken, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 60 · 9223/01
Source: “Complete accurate records of work undertaken in accordance with company policies and procedures.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (52–60 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Writing up an accurate record of work done is routine paperwork software already handles.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

Staying human

51 tasks

Tasks that stay with a person, because they happen in the physical world, because the rules need someone accountable, or because the value is that a specific person does them.

Cleaning building floors
This work happens in the physical world: floors, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 95 · 9223/01, 9223/02
Source: “Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and vacuuming floors is manual cleaning.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Carrying out cleaning tasks using appropriate cleaning agents
This work happens in the physical world: cleaning tasks, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 90 · 9223/01, 9223/02
Source: “Carry out cleaning tasks using appropriate cleaning agents.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Cleaning with the right agents is hands-on work on the surfaces themselves.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Cleaning and polishing furniture and fixtures
This work happens in the physical world: furniture, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 9223/01, 9223/02
Source: “Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Cleaning and polishing furniture and fixtures is handwork.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Applying specific cleaning and disinfection procedures to maintain hygiene standards
This work happens in the physical world: specific cleaning and disinfection procedures, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 9223/01, 9223/02
Source: “Apply specific cleaning and disinfection procedures to maintain hygiene standards.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Applying cleaning and disinfection procedures means physically treating the surfaces.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Safelying use cleaning equipment, materials, personal protective equipment, PPE) and products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
This work happens in the physical world: use cleaning equipment, materials, personal protective equipment, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 9223/01, 9223/02
Source: “Safely use cleaning equipment, materials, personal protective equipment (PPE), and products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, legal and organisational requirements.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Using equipment, chemicals and protective gear safely is hands-on work on site.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Disposing of waste materials in accordance with regulatory requirements
This work happens in the physical world: waste materials, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 9223/01, 9223/02
Source: “Dispose of waste materials in accordance with regulatory requirements.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Moving and disposing of waste is physical work, whatever the rules require.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Providing services according to contract specifications and cleaning schedules
This work happens in the physical world: services, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 9223/01, 9223/02
Source: “Provide services according to contract specifications and cleaning schedules.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Delivering the cleaning in the contract still means doing the work on the premises.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Keeping storage areas well-stocked, clean and tidy
This work happens in the physical world: storage areas well-stocked, clean and tidy, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 9223/01, 9223/02
Source: “Keep storage areas well-stocked, clean, and tidy.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Keeping a store cupboard stocked and tidy is physical work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.

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Complying with Health and Safety
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: health, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 9223/01, 9223/02
Source: “Comply with Health and Safety, and environmental requirements, reporting any non-compliances promptly.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 29 out of 100 (22–36 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Spotting a problem needs someone on site, though writing it up and reporting it is easy to automate.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Identifying and reporting building maintenance issues to management
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: maintenance issues, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 9223/01
Source: “Identify and report building maintenance issues to management.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 29 out of 100 (22–36 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Spotting the fault needs someone in the building; writing the report does not.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Reporting damage, theft and found articles to supervisors
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: damage, theft and found articles, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 9223/02
Source: “Report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 29 out of 100 (22–36 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Noticing the damage needs someone there; writing the report to a supervisor is easy to automate.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Following established procedures for handling cleaning requests outside standard scope
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: established procedures, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 9223/01, 9223/02
Source: “Follow established procedures for handling cleaning requests outside standard scope.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 24 out of 100 (17–31 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: The procedure is easy to look up, but the unusual request is dealt with in the building.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Obtaining and handling client feedback
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: client feedback, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 9223/01
Source: “Obtain and handle client feedback, both positive and negative, to improve the business's services.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 20 out of 100 (13–27 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Collecting and sorting feedback automates well, but hearing a complaint in person does not.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Providing excellent customer service by understanding the needs and expectations of customers
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: excellent customer service, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 65 · 9223/01
Source: “Provide excellent customer service by understanding the needs and expectations of customers.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 11 out of 100 (4–18 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Good service here comes from reading the customer standing in front of you.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Adhering to regulations and internal policies relevant to the role
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: regulations, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 9223/01
Source: “Adhere to regulations and internal policies relevant to the role.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 10 out of 100 (3–17 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: AI can explain the rules, but following them is something the cleaner does on site.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Selecting, and applying techniquesing for safe removal of soil and contaminating material
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: safe removal of soil, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 9223/01, 9223/02
Source: “Select and apply techniques for safe removal of soil and contaminating material.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 10 out of 100 (3–17 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: The right technique can be looked up, but removing the soiling is done by hand.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Maintaining working relationships and communicating effectively with customers
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: relationships, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 9223/01, 9223/02
Source: “Maintain working relationships and communicate effectively with customers in order to meet their needs.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 9 out of 100 (2–16 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Customers stay because they trust the person who comes into their home.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Considering service users' mental, emotional and physical needs during cleaning activities
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: service users' mental, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 9223/01
Source: “Consider service users' mental, emotional, and physical needs during cleaning activities.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 6 out of 100 (0–13 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Noticing how a resident is that day depends on being there with them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Using clear and engaging communication to establish a good rapport with customers and ask relevant questions to determine their needs
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: clear, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 9223/01
Source: “Use clear and engaging communication to establish a good rapport with customers and ask relevant questions to determine their needs.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 4 out of 100 (0–11 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Building rapport with a customer happens face to face in the moment.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Cleaning toilets
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: toilets, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 90 · 9223/01
Source: “Clean toilets.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Cleaning a toilet is physical work that has to be done on site.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Servicing toilets
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: toilets, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 90 · 9223/01
Source: “Service toilets.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Servicing toilets means being there with the equipment and supplies.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Cleaning windows using soapy water or other cleaners
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: windows, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 9223/01
Source: “Clean windows using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Washing windows with sponges and squeegees is physical work at the glass.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Dusting equipment to ensure cleanliness and functionality
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: equipment, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 9223/01
Source: “Dust equipment to ensure cleanliness and functionality.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Dusting equipment means physically wiping it down.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Dusting furniture to remove dirt and maintain cleanliness
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: furniture, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 9223/01
Source: “Dust furniture to remove dirt and maintain cleanliness.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Dusting furniture means physically wiping it down.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Hoovering floors to ensure their cleanliness prior to finish application
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: floors, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 9223/01
Source: “Hoover floors to ensure their cleanliness prior to finish application.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Vacuuming a floor before finishing is physical work in the room.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Mopping or vacuuming floors in food service areas
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: floors, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 9223/01
Source: “Mop or vacuum floors in food service areas.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Mopping or vacuuming a food service floor is physical work on site.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Following procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: procedures, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 9223/01
Source: “Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Handling chemicals and power equipment correctly is done with hands on the machine.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Polishing items to maintain cleanliness and appearance
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: items, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 9223/01
Source: “Polish items to maintain cleanliness and appearance.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Polishing items is physical work on the objects themselves.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Shampooing upholstery and carpets
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: upholstery, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 9223/01, 9223/02
Source: “Shampoo upholstery and carpets.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Shampooing upholstery and carpets is hands-on work with machinery.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Moving heavy furniture, equipment or supplies, either manually or with sack barrows
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: heavy furniture, equipment or supplies, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 9223/01
Source: “Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or with sack barrows.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Shifting heavy furniture is physical work with a body and a trolley.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Replacing stocks and supplies to maintain operational efficiency
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: stocks, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 9223/01
Source: “Replace stocks and supplies to maintain operational efficiency.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Restocking supplies means carrying and placing them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Adding dyes, water, detergents or chemicals to tanks to dilute or strengthen solutions
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: dyes, water, detergents or chemicals, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 9223/01
Source: “Add dyes, water, detergents, or chemicals to tanks to dilute or strengthen solutions, according to established formulas and solution test results.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Mixing solutions in tanks to a formula is hands-on work with the equipment.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Cleaning and restoring building interiors
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: interiors, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 9223/01
Source: “Clean and restore building interiors damaged by fire, smoke, or water, using commercial cleaning equipment.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Restoring fire or water damaged interiors is heavy physical work on site.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Driving vans or industrial lorries to locations for performing cleaning tasks
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: vans, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 9223/01
Source: “Drive vans or industrial lorries to locations for performing cleaning tasks.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Driving a van to the job is physical work behind the wheel.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Applying protective wood finishes, such as stains and varnishes
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: protective wood finishes, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 9223/01
Source: “Apply protective wood finishes, such as stains and varnishes, to enhance the appearance and durability of wood floorcoverings.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Applying stains and varnishes to a floor is hands-on work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Making beds in commercial premises
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: beds, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 9223/01
Source: “Make beds in commercial premises.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Making beds is physical work in the room.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Shoveling snow from paths, driveways or car parks and spread salt in those areas
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: snow, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 9223/01
Source: “Shovel snow from paths, driveways, or car parks, and spread salt in those areas.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Clearing snow and gritting is physical outdoor work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Stripping floors of old finish to prepare for sealing
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: floors of old finish, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 9223/01
Source: “Strip floors of old finish to prepare for sealing.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Stripping old finish off a floor is hands-on work with machinery.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Emptying waste bins and transporting rubbish to disposal areas
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: waste bins, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 90 · 9223/02
Source: “Empty waste bins and transport rubbish to disposal areas.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Emptying bins and carrying rubbish out is physical work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Washing dishes, glassware and cutlery after meals
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: dishes, glassware and cutlery after meals, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 90 · 9223/02
Source: “Wash dishes, glassware, and cutlery after meals.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Washing up is physical work at the sink or machine.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Carrying cleaning supplies using wheeled trolleys
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: supplies, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 9223/02
Source: “Carry cleaning supplies using wheeled trolleys.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Wheeling supplies around a building is physical work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Cleaning windows, walls, ceilings and woodwork
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: windows, walls, ceilings and woodwork, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 9223/02
Source: “Clean windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Cleaning windows, walls and woodwork is hands-on work on the surfaces.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Loading washing machines with sorted items
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: machines, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 9223/02
Source: “Load washing machines with sorted items.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Loading a washing machine is physical work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Moving items of furniture
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: items of furniture, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 9223/02
Source: “Move items of furniture.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Moving furniture is physical work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Disinfecting or sterilising cleaning equipment
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: equipment, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 9223/02
Source: “Disinfect or sterilise cleaning equipment.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Disinfecting equipment means handling and treating it.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Maintaining kitchen work areas, equipment and utensils in clean condition
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: kitchen work areas, equipment and utensils, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 9223/02
Source: “Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean condition.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Keeping kitchen surfaces and utensils clean is hands-on work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Polishing silver accessories and metalwork
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: silver accessories, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 9223/02
Source: “Polish silver accessories and metalwork, such as fixtures and fittings.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Polishing silver and metalwork is hands-on work on the items.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Replenishing supplies, such as drinking glasses, linens, writing supplies and bathroom items
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: supplies, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 9223/02
Source: “Replenish supplies, such as drinking glasses, linens, writing supplies, and bathroom items.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Restocking glasses, linen and bathroom items means carrying and placing them by hand.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Finishing items by drying, pressing and folding
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: items, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 9223/02
Source: “Finish items by drying, pressing, and folding.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Drying, pressing and folding is physical work with the items.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Removing debris from driveways, garages and swimming pool areas
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: debris, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 9223/02
Source: “Remove debris from driveways, garages, and swimming pool areas.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Clearing debris from drives and poolsides is physical outdoor work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Sorting laundry
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: laundry, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 9223/02
Source: “Sort laundry according to fabric, colour and cleaning process.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Sorting laundry by fabric and colour is done by hand at the machine.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

What this job pays, and how many people do it

Median pay: £24,100a year, before tax, the middle of the range, so half earn more and half earn less.ashe-t14, 2025 · ASHE 2025 provisional (reference April 2025)Provisional, because the ONS revises this figure in the autumn.
How we know this
Source: ashe-t14
Reference period: ASHE 2025 provisional (reference April 2025)
Rounding: Shown to the nearest £100. The exact published figure is in the downloadable dataset. We do not render pounds the survey cannot support.
People doing this job: 497,200in the UK, 2026.nomis-aps · Apr 2025-Mar 2026 (latest APS 12-month period)This headcount comes from a survey, not a census, so treat it as a good estimate rather than an exact count.

What is deliberately not here: a forecast of how many of these jobs exist in ten years. Where an official projection exists for a market we publish it with its vintage; where it does not, we leave the space empty rather than borrow the other country’s number.

Why this is shifting

The reason is boringly specific. Most of what is shifting here is reading one thing and writing another: and weekly tasks in, a record out. The rows above are exactly that shape: organising and prioritising daily and weekly tasks to manage workload effectively. What it cannot do is be there in the room, and that is still where floors get done. Which is why this page talks about your tasks changing, not your job ending.

Your move

Over a pint: what I’d tell you if you were my friend

Start with what does not change: cleaning building floors is the middle of this job, and the evidence on this page says it stays with a person.

So, given all that: 0% of this job's task weight sits in rows the software is already learning, 4% in rows that change shape rather than disappear, and 96% in rows it is nowhere near. That is the position, measured across 53 scored tasks. It is not a forecast about you.

So the thing worth your attention is not the job going away. It is the layer around it. Organising and prioritising daily and weekly tasks to manage workload effectively is the part turning into software, and being the person who understands that layer is worth money.

This week: one thing

Ask the one question. Find whoever is bringing new software into your workplace (the manager, the office, whoever runs the system) and ask them what it is meant to do to and weekly tasks, and what it is not meant to touch. Ten minutes, this week, before anyone decides it for you.

What you end up holding: a straight answer about what is actually being rolled out, and when
How long it takes: ten minutes

If there’s nobody obvious to ask, or you’d rather not ask your manager: Put the same question to your union rep, your shift lead or the person who has been there longest, in person, over a break. Same ten minutes, same answer, and you will usually get a straighter one. Write down what they say. The note is the artifact, and it tells you whether cleaning tasks are in scope or not. Nothing to log into, no licence needed.

Over the next 90 days

Get inside the tool rollout rather than waiting for it. Over the next ninety days, ask to be in the group that tests, checks or signs off whatever new system arrives near organising and prioritising daily and weekly tasks to manage workload effectively. It is usually an unglamorous seat that nobody fights for, and it is the one that decides how the software is used on your job rather than to it.

Over the next 12 months

On this evidence I would not retrain out of this job, and I will say that plainly rather than hedge it. The task list here is dominated by work that stays with a person. What I would do with a year is get formally recognised for the layer around it (the systems, the compliance, the planning), so you are the one who understands the software instead of the one it is done to. Before you pay for anything, spend an hour with National Careers Service. It is free and government-funded, and it is listed below with the rest of the free routes.

The roads out of here, and why I am not sending you down them

I looked at the obvious moves out of this job, and here is what I found.

I checked the 12 nearest UK occupations to cleaners and domestics (nearest by the work that AI is not taking, not by job title), and none of them survived. The closest was housekeepers and related occupations: only about 32% of its durable work is work you already do and there are far fewer of those jobs than of yours. And on the numbers you do not need one. This job scores 5/100 here, with only 0% of the task list in the top band, and “clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming” is not work that hands over cleanly. None of them beats deepening what you already have.

How that was checked: this job was compared against all 412 UK occupations in this release on their official task statements, and the 12 nearest were examined one by one. A move that turns on an industry, an employer or a qualification rather than on the work itself will not show up in a check like that. And this release carries no licence register, so anything you are weighing needs that looked up separately.

3 moves I checked and rejected

These are the obvious-looking jumps. They are here with their reasons rather than quietly dropped, because the ones that fail are worth knowing about. It is one less thing to turn over at night.

Housekeepers and related occupations
Why it looked obvious: It came up as a near neighbour because one of your tasks is on their list in the same words: “clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming”. Across the whole of both lists that adds up to about 32% of the work in that job the software is not taking.
Why I am not recommending it: It is closer than most, and still not close enough: about 32% of that job's durable work is already yours, against the 35% I want to see before I will call something a route. And it is a narrow door: about 35,600 of those jobs against 497,200 of yours (ONS via Nomis), 7% as many seats.
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Caretakers
Why it looked obvious: It came up as a near neighbour because one of your tasks is on their list in the same words: “clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming”. Across the whole of both lists that adds up to about 21% of the work in that job the software is not taking.
Why I am not recommending it: You would be starting most of it from nothing: about 21% of the durable work in that job is work you do today, and the rest you would be learning while the bills carried on. And it is a narrow door: about 53,500 of those jobs against 497,200 of yours (ONS via Nomis), 11% as many seats.
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Elementary cleaning occupations n.e.c.
Why it looked obvious: It came up as a near neighbour because one of your tasks is on their list in the same words: “clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming”. Across the whole of both lists that adds up to about 14% of the work in that job the software is not taking.
Why I am not recommending it: You would be starting most of it from nothing: about 14% of the durable work in that job is work you do today, and the rest you would be learning while the bills carried on. And it is a narrow door: about 14,000 of those jobs against 497,200 of yours (ONS via Nomis), 3% as many seats.
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What I’d stop worrying about

A friend tells you what not to spend fear on. This is that list.

The headline number you read somewhere
The big “X% of jobs” figures are about the whole economy, not about you. The number that describes your job is on this page: 0% of its task weight, across 53 scored tasks. Every row behind it is printed above with the source. Check ours; ignore theirs.
The headlines about your trade disappearing
They are usually about the technology, not the timetable. Changes to work like cleaning building floors arrive through rules, insurance and money, slowly and visibly. This page tracks the task evidence and will move when it moves.
Retraining out of a job that is holding up
On this evidence I would not spend money leaving. Spend it on the layer around the job instead: the tools, the paperwork, the planning. That is where the change actually is.
The “obvious” next job everyone suggests
I checked the obvious moves and most of them did not survive. The reasons are printed with the routes above, including the pay and the gate. A move that fails on the numbers is worth knowing about so you can stop turning it over at night.

You are reading the United Kingdom figures

The United States splits this work across more than one official group, of which Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners is the closest. The pay and employment figures are not directly comparable, and we do not average them together.

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The other groups this work is counted across:

In US official statistics this job is counted as Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners, Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners and Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment. Pay is shown separately for each of those groups (medians cannot be averaged together), while the task list and the scores on this page are for this group only.

Your route through this

Where to go next, and what it costs

Free, and complete

The moves above cost nothing. These are the real services that go with them: public, government-funded, and free at the point of use. Nothing on this page is behind an email address or a payment.

In England:
National Careers Service
A free hour with a government-funded careers adviser is worth more than another evening of reading. In England that's the National Careers Service.
Free, government-funded
- Discover your skills and careers (the skills assessment)
In England:
National Careers Service - Find a course
Search what's actually running near you before you spend anything.
Free to search; individual courses vary
In England:
Free courses for jobs (Level 3 qualifications)
A free Level 3 qualification you already qualify for beats a paid course you don't need.
Free for eligible adults
In England:
Skills Bootcamps
Free, up to 16 weeks, and you get a job interview at the end. In England these are Skills Bootcamps - search what's running near you.
Free for eligible adults in England
- Skills Bootcamps - what they are and who can do them (DfE, Skills for Careers)
- Skills Bootcamps - JobHelp (DWP)
In Scotland:
My World of Work (Skills Development Scotland)
In Scotland it's My World of Work, from Skills Development Scotland.
Free, publicly funded
- Skills Development Scotland
In Wales:
Careers Wales
In Wales it's Careers Wales.
Free, Welsh Government-funded
In Northern Ireland:
Careers Service Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland it's the Careers Service on nidirect.
Free, Department for the Economy-funded

Why there is no community here

Collab365, who build this site, run paid Spaces for a small number of subjects, and none of them is built for this job. We are not going to point you at the nearest one and call it a fit.

So the free services listed on this page are the whole answer, and it is the same answer we would give a friend.

Noted, and thank you. We’ll email you if a Space for cleaners / domestics launches. Nothing else.

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No Space for cleaners / domestics yet. Should there be one?

Collab365 Spaces is built by the same people as this site. We find the problems that AI and automation are creating inside one kind of work, then solve them as short courses, briefings and Blueprints. Each Space is the community too, so the research and the people doing your job are in the same place.

What a Space actually is, in full

Collab365 launches new communities where the need is real. If one for cleaners / domestics existed, with researched problems, courses and people in the same boat, would you want in?

Your email

We use your email address for one thing: to tell you if a Space for cleaners / domestics launches. We never sell it, never use it for unrelated marketing, and every email has a one-click unsubscribe. Our privacy policy has the full version.

This unlocks nothing. Every figure, every row and every step on this page is already yours, whether you fill this in or not.

No deadline on any of this. The page will still be here, and the data is refreshed on a published schedule rather than when someone wants a headline.

Questions people ask about this job

Will AI replace Cleaners and domestics?: Not as a job, but it is already doing parts of the work. Across the 53 official task statements scored for Cleaners and domestics (United Kingdom, SOC 9223), 0% of the importance-weighted core work is made of tasks today's AI could already do most of. The overall exposure score is 5 out of 100 (range 4–10, band: minimal). That is a statement about tasks, not about headcount: this measures what AI could do, not whether any employer adopts it, whether the law allows it, or whether doing the routine parts faster creates more demand for the human parts. Figures are from release 2026-q4.1.
Which tasks in “Cleaners and domestics” can AI already do?: The highest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Organise and prioritise daily and weekly tasks to manage workload effectively” (56/100, partial); “Complete accurate records of work undertaken in accordance with company policies and procedures” (56/100, partial); “Comply with Health and Safety, and environmental requirements, reporting any non-compliances promptly” (29/100, low). Each score comes from five published 0–4 ratings turned into a number by a published formula, and each carries the model's one-sentence reason on the page.
Which tasks in “Cleaners and domestics” stay human?: About 96% of this job's task weight sits in work that scores low for AI exposure. The lowest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Sort laundry according to fabric, colour and cleaning process” (0/100, minimal); “Remove debris from driveways, garages, and swimming pool areas” (0/100, minimal); “Finish items by drying, pressing, and folding” (0/100, minimal). Low scores usually mean the task needs a body in a room, a legally accountable human, or trust built in real time. Those are the three things the scoring rubric treats as gates rather than obstacles.
What should someone working in “Cleaners and domestics” do about AI?: Start from the ledger rather than the headline: 0% of this job's weighted core work is exposed, and roughly 96% is not. The practical move is to spend more of your week on the tasks that score low, the ones above, and to get fluent at directing AI through the tasks that score high, because those are the parts that change whether or not you are ready for them. This page does not predict your job, and nothing here is career advice tailored to you: the score describes the occupation, not the person.
How is the AI exposure score for Cleaners and domestics calculated?: Each official task statement for the occupation is rated on five published 0–4 dimensions (output replicability, physical embodiment, licensed accountability, real-time human trust, and data availability) by claude-opus-5 using scoring prompt task_scoring_v1.0. The model never writes the score; a published formula turns the five ratings into a 0–100 number, so every score can be recomputed by hand. The occupation figure is the importance-weighted mean across 53 scored tasks. The prompt, the rubric, the formula and the full dataset are published at https://futureproof.collab365.com/method and https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1 under CC BY 4.0.

Where these numbers come from

About the data on this page

Provisional, because the ONS revises this figure in the autumn.
This headcount comes from a survey, not a census, so treat it as a good estimate rather than an exact count.
The match between this job and its counterpart in the other country is partial, so the two pages count slightly different groups of people.
5 of this occupation's scored task statements carry a score that was measured under a different occupation's context, because the statement is shared between jobs and has only been scored once so far. Each one names the occupation it was measured under in the free routes below; none is presented as a measurement for this job.
Task clusters are not derived in this release, so the task-cluster field is empty and no Collab365 Space routing is attached to this occupation yet.

Task statements: gaisi-indexProcessing: catalogue-bridge → ssc-relatedness-weighting → task-scoring → score-aggregation
Task weights: gaisi-index (relatedness)
Scores: Rubric task_scoring_v1.0, model claude-opus-5, computed 2026-08-05.
Pay and employment: ashe-t14 (ASHE 2025 provisional (reference April 2025))nomis-aps (Apr 2025-Mar 2026 (latest APS 12-month period))

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The plain-English wording on this page is assembled directly from the task statements and the published ratings, not written by hand for this occupation. That is why it is specific, and it is also why we say so.

The routes and free resources further up are today’s, not the release’s (last reviewed 2026-08-05). A route is an offer, not a historical fact, so it moves on its own clock.

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Collab365 (2026). Collab365 Futureproof: task-level AI exposure for US and UK occupations, release 2026-q4.1 (methodVersion 2.0.0, promptVersion task_scoring_v1.0). https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1. Licensed CC BY 4.0. Built with O*NET data (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0); ONS data (Open Government Licence v3.0); GAISI task framework (arXiv:2507.22748, MIT); BLS data (public domain).

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@misc{collab365futureproof2026q41,
  title        = {Collab365 Futureproof: task-level AI exposure for US and UK occupations, release 2026-q4.1},
  author       = {{Collab365}},
  year         = {2026},
  url          = {https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1},
  note         = {Release 2026-q4.1, methodVersion 2.0.0, promptVersion task_scoring_v1.0, CC BY 4.0}
}

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