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UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: creweexcel on July 28, 2008, 07:06:31 pm

Title: women only cleaners
Post by: creweexcel on July 28, 2008, 07:06:31 pm

had a custy rang today and wanted a regular cleaner, but would only take a woman, i do most of domestics myself, what do i do ? find a woman cleaner or tell her where to go?

Title: Re: women only cleaners
Post by: BDCS on July 28, 2008, 09:37:56 pm

is she allowed to stipulate the sex of her cleaner- anyway go yourself and tell her your a cross dresser

Title: Re: women only cleaners
Post by: deborah waters on July 29, 2008, 11:16:55 am

I found out soon into cleaning that a domestic cleaner position can be considered exempt from sex discrimination act. She can legally request a female cleaner ( a few of my custys do) but it is sometimes just because they don't think men can clean as well(so not true) rather than a fear of a male cleaner in their home. if she hasn't given a reason you could ask why and maybe have an opportunity to allay potential fears (and maybe break down some barriers!)
Is it possibly a cultural or religious reason??
Debs