How It Works
One marketplace, two journeys.
Talova is a technology marketplace connecting clients who need cleaning with independent cleaners who want the work. Every step below happens inside the Talova app — the website is where you learn how it works.
For Customers
Need cleaning? Here's the journey.
- 1
Choose a service
Select the type of cleaning you need, from a regular clean to a specialist job.
- 2
Tell us what you need
Add the details of the job and pick a date and time that works for you.
- 3
Connect with a cleaner
A cleaner reviews and accepts your booking through the platform.
- 4
Stay connected
Message your cleaner about the booking, right inside Talova.
- 5
Get the job done
Your cleaner starts and completes the job, tracked through the app.
- 6
Payment and review
Payment is handled through the platform, and you can leave a rating afterwards.
For Cleaners
Want cleaning jobs? Here's the journey.
- 1
Set up your profile
Add your experience, the services you offer, and the areas you cover.
- 2
Complete verification
Confirm your identity so customers can book with confidence.
- 3
Set your availability
Manage your working hours and calendar, and take time off when you need to.
- 4
Find and accept jobs
Review booking requests that match your availability and accept the ones you want.
- 5
Do the job, stay in touch
Message the customer about the booking and mark the job as started and completed.
- 6
Get paid
Eligible payouts are processed on a weekly schedule, after the platform's resolution period.
Fees and cancellations
On top of the cleaning service you pay a Platform Booking Fee of 12% of the cleaning service and a Service & Processing Fee of 3% plus 20p for card processing — for a £100.00 cleaning, £12.00 and £3.56, £115.56 in total — all shown in the app before you confirm payment. Cancellation rules depend on how far in advance you cancel.
See the Cancellation PolicyReady to get started?
Download the Talova app to book a cleaning or find cleaning work — booking, communication and payment all happen in the app.
