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Cleaner cover letter template
A structured letter with example content specific to this role. Replace the bracketed placeholders and adjust the details to the job you're actually applying for.
How to structure it
Opening
Name the role and, in one line, the strongest reason you're a fit. Skip the throat-clearing.
Middle
One or two paragraphs of real, specific evidence: what you did, and the result. This is where most letters go generic. Yours shouldn't.
Why this employer
One genuine, specific reason you want this job at this company, not any company. Vague enthusiasm reads as a template that wasn't customised.
Close
Thank them, note your resume is attached, and make it easy to reach you.
Re: Application for Cleaner
I am writing to apply for the Cleaner position at [Company Name]. I have practical experience keeping commercial and residential spaces clean, hygienic and presentable, and I take the same care with a small office as I do with a large facility.
In a previous role, I was responsible for the daily cleaning of bathrooms, kitchens and common areas across a busy site, including restocking supplies and reporting maintenance issues before they became larger problems. I followed chemical safety guidelines closely and kept a clean record on WHS compliance throughout my time there, which occupants and supervisors noticed and commented on.
I'm keen to bring that same reliability to [Company Name] because [add one genuine, specific reason: a project, value, or market position you can point to].
Thank you for considering my application. I've attached my resume with further detail on my experience and would welcome the chance to discuss how I can contribute to your cleaning team.
Getting it right
- Keep it to one page. A hiring manager spends seconds on this before deciding whether to read your resume.
- Address a named person where you can find one, rather than "To Whom It May Concern".
- Don't repeat your resume line for line. Use the letter to add context a bullet point can't: why this role, why now, why here.
- Match the tone of the job ad. A formal listing calls for a formal letter; a casual one gives you room to write more like yourself.
This is a starting point, not a guarantee of interviews. Make it specific to the actual employer before you send it.