{ "batch": "1940-house-cleaner-platforms", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1940_house_cleaner_platforms_taskrabbit_house_cleaning_starting_fee", "category": "Business", "title": "Taskrabbit: House cleaning service offerings", "summary": "Taskrabbit offers house cleaning services starting at about $30 per hour", "body": "Taskrabbit offers house cleaning services starting at about $30 per hour\n\nWhat Taskrabbit actually says:\n\n“Right now, cleaning services start at about $30 an hour, although prices vary from Tasker to Tasker.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.taskrabbit.com/services/cleaning", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Taskrabbit", "evidence_quote": "Right now, cleaning services start at about $30 an hour, although prices vary from Tasker to Tasker.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1940-house-cleaner-platforms", "subject": "Taskrabbit", "topic": "House cleaning service offerings", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "taskrabbit", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1940_house_cleaner_platforms_taskrabbit_house_cleaning_cost_guide", "category": "Business", "title": "Taskrabbit: House cleaning price benchmark", "summary": "Taskrabbit's own cost guide states cleaning tasks average $33 per hour in the U.S.", "body": "Taskrabbit's own cost guide states cleaning tasks average $33 per hour in the U.S.\n\nWhat Taskrabbit actually says:\n\n“On average, cleaning tasks cost $33 per hour in the U.S.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.taskrabbit.com/cost-guides/house-cleaning", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Taskrabbit", "evidence_quote": "On average, cleaning tasks cost $33 per hour in the U.S.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1940-house-cleaner-platforms", "subject": "Taskrabbit", "topic": "House cleaning price benchmark", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "taskrabbit", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1940_house_cleaner_platforms_taskrabbit_tasker_terms_exclusivity", "category": "Business", "title": "Taskrabbit: Tasker exclusivity terms", "summary": "Taskrabbit does not require Tasker exclusivity; Taskers may maintain a clientele without restriction, offer services elsewhere including on competing platforms, and accept or reject clients.", "body": "Taskrabbit does not require Tasker exclusivity; Taskers may maintain a clientele without restriction, offer services elsewhere including on competing platforms, and accept or reject clients.\n\nWhat Taskrabbit actually says:\n\n“Taskers may (a) maintain a clientele without any restrictions from Taskrabbit; (b) offer and provide their services elsewhere, including through competing platforms; and (c) accept or reject Clients and Service Agreements (defined below).”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.taskrabbit.com/terms", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Taskrabbit", "evidence_quote": "Taskers may (a) maintain a clientele without any restrictions from Taskrabbit; (b) offer and provide their services elsewhere, including through competing platforms; and (c) accept or reject Clients and Service Agreements (defined below).", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1940-house-cleaner-platforms", "subject": "Taskrabbit", "topic": "Tasker exclusivity terms", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "taskrabbit", "topic": [ "ops.shipping" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1940_house_cleaner_platforms_taskrabbit_tasker_terms_classification", "category": "Business", "title": "Taskrabbit: Tasker independent contractor status", "summary": "Taskrabbit's Global Terms of Service state Taskers are independent business owners who choose their own rates without deduction by Taskrabbit, and are independent contractors of Clients, not employees of Taskrabbit.", "body": "Taskrabbit's Global Terms of Service state Taskers are independent business owners who choose their own rates without deduction by Taskrabbit, and are independent contractors of Clients, not employees of Taskrabbit.\n\nWhat Taskrabbit actually says:\n\n“Taskers are independent business owners, providing services under their own name or business name (and not under Taskrabbit's name), using their own tools and supplies. Taskers choose the applicable rates for Tasks, without deduction by Taskrabbit. Taskers are independent contractors of Clients, and Clients are therefore clients of Taskers, not Taskrabbit.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.taskrabbit.com/terms", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Taskrabbit", "evidence_quote": "Taskers are independent business owners, providing services under their own name or business name (and not under Taskrabbit's name), using their own tools and supplies. Taskers choose the applicable rates for Tasks, without deduction by Taskrabbit. Taskers are independent contractors of Clients, and Clients are therefore clients of Taskers, not Taskrabbit.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1940-house-cleaner-platforms", "subject": "Taskrabbit", "topic": "Tasker independent contractor status", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "taskrabbit", "topic": [ "ops.shipping" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1940_house_cleaner_platforms_taskrabbit_tasker_terms_background_check", "category": "Business", "title": "Taskrabbit: Tasker identity and background verification", "summary": "Taskrabbit may subject Taskers to identity verification and criminal background checks before and during use of the Platform, using third-party services where permitted by law.", "body": "Taskrabbit may subject Taskers to identity verification and criminal background checks before and during use of the Platform, using third-party services where permitted by law.\n\nWhat Taskrabbit actually says:\n\n“To the extent permitted by applicable law, Taskers may be subject to a review process before they can register on, and during their use of, the Platform, which may include, but is not limited to, identity verification and criminal background checks, using third party services as appropriate.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.taskrabbit.com/terms", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Taskrabbit", "evidence_quote": "To the extent permitted by applicable law, Taskers may be subject to a review process before they can register on, and during their use of, the Platform, which may include, but is not limited to, identity verification and criminal background checks, using third party services as appropriate.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1940-house-cleaner-platforms", "subject": "Taskrabbit", "topic": "Tasker identity and background verification", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "taskrabbit", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1940_house_cleaner_platforms_taskrabbit_tasker_terms_fee_reference", "category": "Business", "title": "Taskrabbit: Tasker fee and commission disclosure", "summary": "Taskrabbit's Terms of Service do not state the Taskrabbit fee percentage in the main terms; fee details are contained in a separate Fees, Payments and Cancellation Supplemental Terms document.", "body": "Taskrabbit's Terms of Service do not state the Taskrabbit fee percentage in the main terms; fee details are contained in a separate Fees, Payments and Cancellation Supplemental Terms document.\n\nWhat Taskrabbit actually says:\n\n“The terms relevant to fees (including Tasker Payments and Taskrabbit's fees), invoicing, payment (including for Tasks, and any other amounts owed by Users hereunder) and cancellation, are set out the Fees, Payments and Cancellation Supplemental Terms, which applies to your access to and use of the Platform.”\n\nNote: Main ToS does not publish Taskrabbit's commission %; could_not_verify added.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.taskrabbit.com/terms", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Taskrabbit", "evidence_quote": "The terms relevant to fees (including Tasker Payments and Taskrabbit's fees), invoicing, payment (including for Tasks, and any other amounts owed by Users hereunder) and cancellation, are set out the Fees, Payments and Cancellation Supplemental Terms, which applies to your access to and use of the Platform.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1940-house-cleaner-platforms", "subject": "Taskrabbit", "topic": "Tasker fee and commission disclosure", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "fee percentage not published in main ToS; recorded as could_not_verify separately", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "taskrabbit", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1940_house_cleaner_platforms_onet_janitor_37_2011_definition", "category": "Business", "title": "Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (SOC 37-2011.00): Occupational definition", "summary": "O*NET OnLine defines Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners as workers who keep buildings in clean and orderly condition and perform heavy cleaning duties such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish.", "body": "O*NET OnLine defines Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners as workers who keep buildings in clean and orderly condition and perform heavy cleaning duties such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration - O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include tending furnace and boiler, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/37-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration - O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include tending furnace and boiler, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1940-house-cleaner-platforms", "subject": "Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (SOC 37-2011.00)", "topic": "Occupational definition", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "ops.shipping" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1940_house_cleaner_platforms_onet_janitor_37_2011_wage", "category": "Business", "title": "Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (SOC 37-2011.00): Median wage", "summary": "O*NET OnLine reports median wages for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners of $17.71 hourly and $36,840 annual (2025 BLS data).", "body": "O*NET OnLine reports median wages for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners of $17.71 hourly and $36,840 annual (2025 BLS data).\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration - O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $17.71 hourly, $36,840 annual”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/37-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration - O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025) $17.71 hourly, $36,840 annual", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1940-house-cleaner-platforms", "subject": "Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (SOC 37-2011.00)", "topic": "Median wage", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1940_house_cleaner_platforms_onet_janitor_37_2011_employment", "category": "Business", "title": "Employment and projected growth", "summary": "O*NET OnLine reports 2,432,600 employees in Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners as of 2025, with projected growth of slower than average (1% to 2%) over 2025-2035 and 321,800 projected job openings.", "body": "O*NET OnLine reports 2,432,600 employees in Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners as of 2025, with projected growth of slower than average (1% to 2%) over 2025-2035 and 321,800 projected job openings.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration - O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Employment (2025) 2,432,600 employees; Projected growth (2025-2035) Slower than average (1% to 2%); Projected job openings (2025-2035) 321,800”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/37-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration - O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Employment (2025) 2,432,600 employees; Projected growth (2025-2035) Slower than average (1% to 2%); Projected job openings (2025-2035) 321,800", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1940-house-cleaner-platforms", "subject": "Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (SOC 37-2011.00)", "topic": "Employment and projected growth", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "ops.shipping" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }