What it pays
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Half of all Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in the U.S. earn more than $35,510 a year — the middle 80% land between $27,640 and $48,570. About 860,670 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Elementary occupations earn about ₹11,530 a month on average — around ₹1.4 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$35,510typical pay / year
860,670people in this work
$48,570+top 10% earn
₹1.4 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Care5
Launder clothes
+Wash the shift's dirty linen and guest clothing on the 2:00 laundry cycle using the correct temperature and…
Launder clothes
+Wash the shift's dirty linen and guest clothing on the 2:00 laundry cycle using the correct temperature and detergent for colors and whites, inspect each item for stains or damage, dry and fold, and move finished loads to the linen cart by 4:00 for distribution.
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Vacuum and sweep floors
+Vacuum all carpeted corridors and guest rooms on the second floor, sweep and mop hard floors, empty and…
Vacuum and sweep floors
+Vacuum all carpeted corridors and guest rooms on the second floor, sweep and mop hard floors, empty and replace vacuum bags or filters as needed, and log completed areas on the daily checklist before the 11:00 inspection.
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Clean windows, walls, and woodwork
+Clean all guest-room and lobby windows, dust and wash reachable walls and wipe down woodwork with polish,…
Clean windows, walls, and woodwork
+Clean all guest-room and lobby windows, dust and wash reachable walls and wipe down woodwork with polish, remove fingerprints and smudges, and note any peeling paint or damage for maintenance to review by end of shift.
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Clean the house thoroughly
+Deep-clean room 312 and rooms on the west wing: strip beds, launder all linens, dust and sanitize all…
Clean the house thoroughly
+Deep-clean room 312 and rooms on the west wing: strip beds, launder all linens, dust and sanitize all surfaces, clean bathroom grout and fixtures, vacuum and mop floors, restock amenities, and record completion and any repairs by shift end.
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Make beds and organize rooms
+Remake beds in occupied and vacant rooms to hotel standard: replace sheets, tuck corners, fluff and arrange…
Make beds and organize rooms
+Remake beds in occupied and vacant rooms to hotel standard: replace sheets, tuck corners, fluff and arrange pillows, straighten bed runners and curtains, and tidy bedside surfaces and drawers before the 10:00 room check.
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Protecting1
Disinfect equipment and materials
+Disinfect housekeeping equipment and supply carts at start and end of shift, wipe down mops, buckets, and…
Disinfect equipment and materials
+Disinfect housekeeping equipment and supply carts at start and end of shift, wipe down mops, buckets, and handheld tools with approved disinfectant, replace microfiber cloths, and log the sanitation check on the cart before deployment.
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The daily work25
Clean rooms, bathrooms, and common areas
+Clean rooms, bathrooms, and the lobby level by replacing linens, emptying bins, sanitising high-touch…
Clean rooms, bathrooms, and common areas
+Clean rooms, bathrooms, and the lobby level by replacing linens, emptying bins, sanitising high-touch surfaces, restocking toiletries, and inspecting food prep counters; finish the floor plan aisle by 14:00 and report any guest issues to reception.
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Assist with room setup and breakdown
+Assist with room setup and breakdown for today’s arrivals and departures: strip beds, remake with fresh…
Assist with room setup and breakdown
+Assist with room setup and breakdown for today’s arrivals and departures: strip beds, remake with fresh linens, place the welcome kit, check minibar and towels, then stage the room for inspection before the 15:00 check-in wave.
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Polish fixtures and glass surfaces
+Polish all bathroom fixtures, mirrors, and lobby glass on the second floor, removing water spots and…
Polish fixtures and glass surfaces
+Polish all bathroom fixtures, mirrors, and lobby glass on the second floor, removing water spots and fingerprints, then verify shine under natural light and log any scratches that need supervisor attention.
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Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
+Keep the supply closets and housekeeping carts organised and fully stocked before the afternoon shift: rotate…
Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
+Keep the supply closets and housekeeping carts organised and fully stocked before the afternoon shift: rotate linens, tidy cleaning chemicals by label, sweep the storage room and note low-item counts on the stock sheet.
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Observe precautions required to protect hotel and guest property and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors.
+Observe guest rooms and public areas for damage, theft, or found items, secure any found articles, photograph…
Observe precautions required to protect hotel and guest property and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors.
+Observe guest rooms and public areas for damage, theft, or found items, secure any found articles, photograph and note location, then report incidents to the supervisor and fill out the incident log immediately.
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Replace light bulbs.
+Replace burned-out light bulbs in guest rooms and corridors on the second and third floors, test each fixture…
Replace light bulbs.
+Replace burned-out light bulbs in guest rooms and corridors on the second and third floors, test each fixture afterward, dispose of bulbs safely, and report any faulty fittings to engineering for repair.
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Take care of children (if assigned)
+Look after the two children in Room 312 for the afternoon shift: keep them safe in the suite, follow the…
Take care of children (if assigned)
+Look after the two children in Room 312 for the afternoon shift: keep them safe in the suite, follow the parents' written instructions for snacks and quiet time, change diapers or help with the bathroom, and notify reception immediately of any injury or illness.
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Assist in caring for the elderly or disabled (in some regions)
+Assist Mr. Santos in Room 207 with mobility and personal comfort during my cleaning round: help him transfer…
Assist in caring for the elderly or disabled (in some regions)
+Assist Mr. Santos in Room 207 with mobility and personal comfort during my cleaning round: help him transfer from chair to bed using the hoist protocol, tidy his food area, change bedding if needed, and report any skin breaks or medication concerns to the nurse station before I leave.
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Wear a uniform as required by employer
+Put on the hotel uniform and name badge before starting the 07:00 floor shift, check pockets for supplies,…
Wear a uniform as required by employer
+Put on the hotel uniform and name badge before starting the 07:00 floor shift, check pockets for supplies, ensure shoes are clean and non-slip, and replace the uniform in the laundry bin when the shift ends so housekeeping laundry can collect it.
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Wash dishes
+Wash the breakfast dishes in staff kitchen after the 10:30 service: scrape and soak heavy pots, wash and…
Wash dishes
+Wash the breakfast dishes in staff kitchen after the 10:30 service: scrape and soak heavy pots, wash and rinse at the correct temperatures, air-dry where required, and record broken or missing items on the kitchen inventory sheet before returning utensils to their stations.
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Request repair services and wait for repair workers to arrive.
+Ask maintenance to fix the leaking bathroom fan in room 412, explain the noise and water drip, mark the room…
Request repair services and wait for repair workers to arrive.
+Ask maintenance to fix the leaking bathroom fan in room 412, explain the noise and water drip, mark the room as pending repair, and stay by the desk until the technician arrives this afternoon between 2pm and 4pm.
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Vacuum rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture
+Vacuum the corridor runner, room 318 carpet, and the armchair in room 305 until no crumbs or visible lint…
Vacuum rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture
+Vacuum the corridor runner, room 318 carpet, and the armchair in room 305 until no crumbs or visible lint remain, focus the crevice tool under the beds and along baseboards, then return the vacuum and note any stubborn stains for spot cleaning.
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Change bed linens and towels
+Strip the bed in room 221, replace with a clean fitted sheet, top sheet, pillowcases and two towels, make the…
Change bed linens and towels
+Strip the bed in room 221, replace with a clean fitted sheet, top sheet, pillowcases and two towels, make the bed hotel‑tight with hospital corners, and deliver the soiled linens to laundry on the 5th floor before the 11am laundry pickup.
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Empty wastebaskets and dispose of trash
+Empty all wastebaskets in rooms 101–110, replace liners, consolidate any food waste into the service dumpster…
Empty wastebaskets and dispose of trash
+Empty all wastebaskets in rooms 101–110, replace liners, consolidate any food waste into the service dumpster behind the kitchen, and wheel the filled bags to the loading bay by 10:30am to avoid the breakfast service rush.
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Restock cleaning supplies and toiletries
+Restock the housekeeping cart with two bottles of bathroom cleaner, a roll of liners, five sets of soaps and…
Restock cleaning supplies and toiletries
+Restock the housekeeping cart with two bottles of bathroom cleaner, a roll of liners, five sets of soaps and shampoos, and a fresh pack of toilet paper, note low items on the supplies sheet and reorder so the storeroom receives stock by tomorrow morning.
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Report maintenance or safety issues
+Report the broken bedside lamp in room 509 and the loose bathroom tile on the west side staircase, record…
Report maintenance or safety issues
+Report the broken bedside lamp in room 509 and the loose bathroom tile on the west side staircase, record locations and photos, mark both as safety hazards, and escalate to maintenance for same‑day assessment before evening shift change.
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Sanitize high-touch surfaces
+Sanitize all high-touch surfaces in Room 412 and the corridor cupboards this morning using hospital-grade…
Sanitize high-touch surfaces
+Sanitize all high-touch surfaces in Room 412 and the corridor cupboards this morning using hospital-grade disinfectant, starting with doorknobs, switches, remote controls and bedside rails, log completion on the shift sheet and replace used cloths.
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Handle biomedical waste and sharps
+Collect and double-bag biomedical waste and sharps from the staff first-aid room and Suite 7, place sharps…
Handle biomedical waste and sharps
+Collect and double-bag biomedical waste and sharps from the staff first-aid room and Suite 7, place sharps containers upright in the marked binroom, complete the waste chain-of-custody form and notify maintenance if any container is overfilled.
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Support infection control protocols
+Support infection control by running a linen change on rooms with recent respiratory cases, isolating soiled…
Support infection control protocols
+Support infection control by running a linen change on rooms with recent respiratory cases, isolating soiled linen bags, restocking PPE at the housekeeping trolley, and report any symptoms among staff to the supervisor before the end of shift.
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Carry out grocery shopping
+Buy groceries for the staff pantry today: milk, bread, eggs, sandwich fillings and two large bottles of…
Carry out grocery shopping
+Buy groceries for the staff pantry today: milk, bread, eggs, sandwich fillings and two large bottles of cooking oil, keep receipts, restock the pantry shelves alphabetically and update the consumables list after returning.
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Cook meals for household members
+Cook dinner for the three household members tonight: a protein, vegetable and carbohydrate dish, follow the…
Cook meals for household members
+Cook dinner for the three household members tonight: a protein, vegetable and carbohydrate dish, follow the dietary notes in the kitchen binder, plate food warm, label each container with names and time, and clear the cooking area afterwards.
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Care for household pets
+Care for the household dog this afternoon: feed according to the schedule in the kitchen binder, refresh…
Care for household pets
+Care for the household dog this afternoon: feed according to the schedule in the kitchen binder, refresh water, walk for twenty minutes, clean any hair from the common areas and note feeding and walk times on the pet log.
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Inventory tracking
+Count linens, amenities, and cleaning chemicals from floor 6 and record quantities into inventory tracking,…
Inventory tracking
+Count linens, amenities, and cleaning chemicals from floor 6 and record quantities into inventory tracking, highlight any item below par stock, attach room usage notes, and request restock by tomorrow morning.
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Inventory tracking
+Count linen, toiletries and minibar stock from floors 3–7 after morning service, reconcile with yesterday's…
Inventory tracking
+Count linen, toiletries and minibar stock from floors 3–7 after morning service, reconcile with yesterday's usage, then update the inventory tracking and send a restock request for any item below par levels.
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Bed control
+Log used linens returned, mattress replacements, and occupancy changes in bed control, note the two VIP rooms…
Bed control
+Log used linens returned, mattress replacements, and occupancy changes in bed control, note the two VIP rooms needing deep clean after checkout, and send the shift handover to housekeeping leads before 7 AM.
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