How does Stripe escrow payment protection work?

When you book a clean, your payment is safely authorized and held in escrow on Stripe. The funds are only transferred to the cleaner once the job is completed without dispute. If you encounter any issue, you have a 24-hour window to raise a dispute with photo evidence for evidence-based mediation and escrow refunds.

What is included in Regular vs Deep vs End-of-Tenancy cleans?

Regular cleans focus on maintenance: vacuuming, mopping, dusting accessible surfaces, and standard kitchen and bathroom sanitization. Deep cleans offer more intensive focus, including appliance degreasing (inside oven/fridge) and limescale removal. End-of-tenancy cleans provide extended duration for thorough turnover cleaning, tailored to your room checklist.

How do key lockbox codes and digital house manuals work for Landlords & Airbnbs?

You can store encrypted key lockbox codes and digital house guides within your Agora property dashboard. The one-time PIN code is only revealed to your assigned cleaner during their confirmed booking window and expires immediately when the clean is finished. Cleaners can view alarm codes, bin instructions, and wifi passwords right inside the app.

Can I reschedule, cancel, or switch cleaners if needed?

Yes! You can cancel any upcoming clean free of charge up to 20 hours before the scheduled start time. If your assigned cleaner is unavailable or you would like to try someone else, you can seamlessly choose another trusted cleaner in your neighborhood through the Agora search portal.

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Top-rated independent cleaning professionals in your local area. Transparent room-by-room pricing, key lockbox security, and escrow payment protection.

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£16–£22/hr

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Interactive Room-by-Room Pricing

Calculate Your Instant Cleaning Estimate

No surprise add-ons or hidden fees. Select your property specifications below for accurate, live pricing based on verified local market rates (£16–£22/hr).

1. Select Cleaning Tier

2. Configure Room Quantities

Bedrooms2 beds

Bathrooms1 baths

Kitchens1 kitchens

Living Areas1 living areas

Included with Regular Clean

Dusting all accessible surfaces, shelves & tables

Vacuuming carpets & rugs, mopping hard floors

Complete bathroom sanitizing (toilets, showers, basins)

Kitchen exterior wipe-down, sink & worktop degreasing

Emptying waste bins & tidying common areas

Estimated Scope

Regular Clean

2 Bed • 1 Bath

Estimated Time

2.6 hrs

Customizable with cleaner

Estimated Price

£42–£57

Based on £16–£22/hr

Stripe Escrow Protected: Funds held securely until your clean is completed and inspected.

Estimates are realistic baselines for standard domestic rooms. Exact durations, key lockbox access, and custom checklists are coordinated directly with your chosen cleaner.

Core Platform Architecture

Designed for Modern Clean Living & Total Security

Agora combines intelligent geospatial matching, smart lockbox access, real-time photographic checklists, and Stripe escrow protection into one seamless platform.

Geospatial Intelligence

Interactive Map Discovery & Travel Buffers

Cleaners set their precise live travel radius and transit preferences. Our spatial clustering algorithms match you with cleaners local to your neighborhood, helping eliminate delays with automated travel buffer scheduling.

Real-time travel radius visualization and spatial neighborhood clustering
Automated transit buffers prevent back-to-back booking delays
Verified pro badges with transparent customer travel boundaries

Your Property

Sarah T.

0.8 miles away • £18/hr

David K.

1.2 miles away • £20/hr

Smart Lockbox Entry

Flat 4B • Master Lock 5401D

Active Access

One-Time Scheduled PIN (10:00 – 14:00)

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Code automatically expires when clean completes

Digital House Manual Attached:

"Bin stores are located in the rear courtyard. Pet-safe cleaner supplies stored under kitchen sink."

Zero-Friction Access

Key Lockbox Security & Digital House Manuals

Never wait around for a cleaner again. Share encrypted, time-windowed lockbox codes that only unlock during scheduled booking hours. Attach digital house guides so cleaners have all necessary instructions.

Time-restricted PIN code visibility protects property access
Interactive digital manuals with alarm codes, wifi & bin locations
Proof of ownership transfer for multi-landlord portfolio management

Quality Verification

Real-Time Photo Proof & Timestamped Checklists

Inspect every room before releasing payment. Cleaners upload timestamped before-and-after photo proof as each room on your custom checklist is completed.

High-resolution before & after room photo verification
Itemized room task checklists with live progress tracking
Direct in-app messaging and instant photo attachments

Kitchen Appliance Deep Clean Inspection100% Verified Clean

Oven interior before intensive cleaning with grease and food residue

Before Clean

Oven interior after professional deep cleaning and degreasing

After Clean (Pristine)

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Agora Escrow Vault

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1. Book

Payment Reserved

2. Clean

Photos Uploaded

3. Release

Funds Transferred

Funds are released to the cleaner's bank account after successful job sign-off or once the 24-hour review window elapses.

Stripe Escrow Protection

Stripe Escrow Deposit Protection

Say goodbye to upfront cash payments or paying for unsatisfactory cleans. With Agora Escrow, your payment is reserved securely on Stripe and only released once your clean is verified.

24-Hour Dispute Window & Evidence Protection on every clean
Proportionate escrow refunds if any agreed checklist task is missed
Bank-grade 256-bit SSL encryption powered by Stripe Connect

Tailored Platform Solutions

Built for Homes, Landlords & Cleaning Professionals

Whether you need a pristine living room, automated turnover cleans for a short-let portfolio, or the freedom to run your own cleaning business.

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Spotless Homes with Zero Stress & Total Security

Find trusted local cleaners who take pride in caring for your home. Book recurring visits or one-off deep cleans with full escrow payment protection.

Stripe Escrow Protection

Your payment is held safely and only released once the clean is finished and approved by you.

Verified Reviews

Browse authentic feedback and ratings from verified completed bookings in your neighborhood.

Flexible 48h Cleaner Swaps

Not the right fit? Switch cleaner or reschedule seamlessly in the app without cancellation penalties.

Transparent Room Pricing

Real-time room-by-room estimates with no hidden agency markups or surprise monthly subscriptions.

Nationwide Coverage

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Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about booking, escrow security, room estimates, and dispute protection.

Cleaners on Agora connect their bank accounts through Stripe Connect and build an authentic reputation through real, verified customer reviews from completed bookings. You can review cleaner ratings, bios, and customer feedback before booking.

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