Uniforms for Cleaning Companies & Domestic Services: A Practical Guide

Why do cleaning companies need branded uniforms?

Cleaners often work in customers' homes and offices, sometimes when the customer is not there. A branded uniform shows who your team works for, helps building staff and residents recognise them, and builds trust with new clients.

Uniforms for cleaning work also need to cope with frequent washing, bending and stretching, and contact with cleaning products. This guide covers what to choose.

Which garments suit cleaning teams?

  • Polo shirts: smart, comfortable and easy to embroider.
  • Tunics: a popular choice for domestic and healthcare cleaning.
  • Sweatshirts or fleeces: for cooler buildings and travel between jobs.
  • Aprons: to protect clothing during heavier tasks.
  • Trousers: comfortable, hard-wearing and easy to move in.

Browse our polo shirts and wider workwear range.

Which fabrics last best?

Polyester-cotton blends are popular for cleaning uniforms because they hold their shape and colour through frequent washing and dry quickly. Darker or mid-tone colours hide marks better than very pale ones.

Where should the logo go?

A left-chest embroidered logo is the most common choice. Some companies add their website or phone number on the back so the uniform works as advertising when staff travel between jobs. Embroidery survives frequent washing well.

How do you plan for staff turnover?

Cleaning businesses often take on new staff regularly. Agree a standard kit per person, keep a few spares in common sizes, and reorder the same styles so everyone matches. Because we keep your logo on file, topping up is simple.

How do you keep uniforms looking professional?

Give each person enough garments to rotate, wash inside out at the temperature on the care label and replace items when they fade. Our care guide has more tips.

Gifts for your team?

A branded hoodie or bag makes a good thank-you for staff. See our guide to branded staff Christmas gifts.

Do we supply customers near you?

We are based in Worcestershire and dispatch orders across the UK, and customers nearby can arrange local collection. See how we work with customers locally on our pages for embroidery in Solihull and embroidery in Redditch, or browse all areas we serve in the West Midlands.

Frequently asked questions about cleaning company uniforms

What is the best uniform for cleaners?

Most cleaning teams choose embroidered polos or tunics with comfortable trousers, plus a sweatshirt or fleece for cooler buildings.

Can we reorder a few uniforms for new starters?

Yes. We keep your prepared logo and garment details on file, so adding a handful of tops later does not mean starting again.

Can you match my company colours?

We match thread and print colours to your logo as closely as the materials allow and show you the result on the proof. Thread colours and printed colours can look slightly different on different fabrics, so we flag anything you should know before production.

Is there a minimum order?

We welcome small orders as well as large ones, so a sole trader kitting out one van and a club ordering a full squad are both looked after. Tell us your quantity when you ask for a quote and we will advise on the best value option.

Do you supply the clothing as well as add the logo?

Yes. We supply the garments from trade brands such as Portwest, Regatta, Result, Gildan and Fruit of the Loom, then embroider or print them, so you deal with one supplier from start to finish.

Order uniforms for your cleaning team

Tell us the garments, sizes and quantities, and share your logo. You can request a quote, call 07825 818684 or message us on WhatsApp.

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