Book More Cleaning Jobs.
Even With Gloves On.
Your phone rings while you are scrubbing floors. By the time you call back, they have booked someone else. Ringlii answers every call 24/7, takes messages, and captures leads so you never miss another cleaning job.
Why Cleaning Businesses Lose Customers to Missed Calls
Running a cleaning business means your hands are literally full most of the day. When your phone rings, you are often in the middle of a job where you cannot stop to answer. This creates a serious problem for growing your business.
Think about when potential customers call a cleaning service. They usually need help soon, whether it is preparing for guests, getting ready for a move, or finally tackling that deep clean they have been putting off. When they call and reach voicemail, most do not leave a message. Instead, they immediately search for another cleaning company and try again. Studies show that approximately 80% of callers who reach voicemail will not leave a message. They simply move on to your competitor.
The math is simple but painful. If your average cleaning job is worth $150 and you miss just 4 calls per week that would have become customers, that is $600 per week in lost revenue. Over the course of a year, those missed calls add up to more than $31,000 in business you never had a chance to win.
Hiring a full time receptionist is one solution, but it comes with significant costs. A receptionist salary, benefits, and overhead can easily exceed $35,000 per year. And even then, they only work during business hours. Many cleaning inquiries come in the evening when people get home from work and finally have time to make calls. Those after hours calls go straight to voicemail unless you have another solution.
of callers will not leave voicemails when they need cleaning services. They call the next company on the list instead.
lost per year if you miss just 4 calls per week at $150 per job. That is revenue walking away to competitors.
is what a full time receptionist costs annually, and they still cannot work evenings, weekends, or holidays.
A Better Way to Handle Calls for Your Cleaning Business
Ringlii is a phone answering service built specifically for service businesses like yours. It answers calls professionally, collects the information you need, and notifies you instantly.
When a potential customer calls your cleaning business and you cannot answer, Ringlii picks up the phone on your behalf. It greets callers with a custom greeting that sounds professional and represents your brand. Callers do not know they are not speaking with someone at your office because the experience feels natural and helpful.
Ringlii is trained on your specific business information. It knows what services you offer, whether that is residential house cleaning, commercial office cleaning, move in and move out cleans, deep cleaning packages, or specialized services. When callers ask questions, Ringlii can answer based on the custom FAQ and answers you provide during setup. This means callers get accurate, helpful information even when you are not available to talk.
After understanding what the caller needs, Ringlii collects their information using the custom questions you define. For a cleaning business, this might include property type, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, square footage, preferred cleaning date, and contact details. You get all of this information delivered to your inbox the moment the call ends.
How Ringlii Works for Cleaning Businesses
Getting started takes less than 5 minutes. No technical expertise required.
Tell Ringlii About Your Cleaning Business
Start by entering information about your services. What types of cleaning do you offer? What areas do you serve? What questions do you need answered before you can provide a quote? You customize everything so Ringlii represents your business accurately.
You also set up your custom greeting. This is what callers hear when Ringlii answers. It can be as simple as "Thank you for calling [Your Company Name], how can I help you today?" or something more detailed that reflects your brand personality.
Set Up Call Forwarding
You keep your existing business phone number. When you are unavailable, simply forward calls to Ringlii. Most phone carriers make this easy to set up with a few button presses. You can forward calls all the time, only during certain hours, or just when you are unable to answer.
This flexibility means you stay in control. Answer calls yourself when you are available, and let Ringlii handle them when you are on a job, driving between appointments, or taking a well deserved break after a long day.
Never Miss a Lead Again
When calls come in, Ringlii answers professionally. It can answer questions about your services, collect information from potential customers, and handle multiple calls at the same time. No more busy signals when two customers call at once.
The moment each call ends, you receive an instant email notification with all the details. You see who called, what they need, their contact information, and their answers to your custom questions. You also get a full transcript of the conversation so you know exactly what was discussed before you call them back.
Types of Calls Ringlii Handles for Cleaning Businesses
Here are real examples of calls that cleaning businesses receive and how Ringlii handles them.
"I need a quote for cleaning my 3 bedroom house"
Ringlii greets the caller professionally and uses your custom questions to collect the information you need. It asks about property size, number of bathrooms, any specific areas of concern, and their preferred cleaning date. The caller provides their contact information, and you receive an email notification immediately with everything you need to follow up with an accurate quote.
"Do you offer move out cleaning services?"
Because Ringlii is trained on your custom FAQ and answers, it can respond to common questions about your services. If you offer move out cleaning, Ringlii confirms this and explains what is included. It then collects the caller information so you can follow up with pricing and scheduling details.
"I am calling at 8 PM because I just got home from work"
Many potential customers call in the evening when they finally have time to handle personal tasks. Ringlii is available 24/7, so even late night calls get answered professionally. The caller provides their information, and you have a warm lead waiting in your inbox first thing the next morning.
"I need to reschedule my regular Thursday cleaning"
Ringlii takes detailed messages including the caller name, phone number, and their request. The message is delivered to you instantly, so you can confirm the schedule change and update your calendar. The full transcript shows exactly what dates were discussed so there is no confusion.
"We need janitorial service for our office building"
Commercial cleaning leads are often high value accounts. Ringlii collects information about the facility size, cleaning frequency needed, and specific requirements. You receive all the details you need to prepare a professional commercial cleaning proposal and follow up promptly before they call another company.
"I need same day cleaning for a showing this afternoon"
Real estate agents and homeowners often need last minute cleaning before showings. Ringlii captures these urgent requests and delivers them to you immediately. You receive the notification right away, so you can respond quickly if you have availability to take on the job.
Everything You Get with Ringlii
A complete phone answering solution designed for cleaning businesses.
Available 24/7
Ringlii answers calls any time of day or night. Evenings, weekends, holidays. Whenever your customers call, someone picks up.
Multiple Calls at Once
No busy signals ever. Ringlii can handle multiple callers simultaneously, so everyone gets through even during your busiest times.
Trained on Your Business
Ringlii learns about your cleaning services, pricing, and policies. It represents your business accurately to every caller.
Custom Agent Greeting
Create a personalized greeting that matches your brand. Callers hear your company name and a professional welcome message.
Message Taking with Custom Questions
Define the questions Ringlii asks callers. Collect property details, square footage, preferred dates, and any information you need for quotes.
Custom FAQ and Answers
Add your frequently asked questions and answers. Ringlii can respond to common inquiries about your services, pricing, and availability.
Instant Email Notifications
Get notified the moment each call ends. Receive caller details, their answers to your questions, and full call information delivered to your inbox.
Call Analytics Dashboard
Track your call volume and gain insights into when your customers call most often. Make data driven decisions about your business.
Full Call Transcripts
Review complete transcripts of every conversation. Know exactly what was discussed before you call back so you can pick up right where the caller left off.
Why Phone Answering Services Matter for Cleaning Businesses
Cleaning is a hands on business. When you are working, you are physically unable to answer the phone. Unlike office workers who sit at a desk near their phone all day, cleaners are constantly moving, carrying supplies, operating vacuums, and scrubbing surfaces. Your hands are often wet or gloved—the same challenge that plumbers and landscapers face when they are on the job.
This creates a fundamental conflict. Your best marketing generates phone calls, but those calls come in when you cannot answer them. You invest in Google ads, print flyers, ask for referrals, and build a website. All of that marketing is wasted if callers cannot reach a live person when they need cleaning services.
Traditional answering services have existed for decades, but they often felt impersonal and expensive. The operators did not know your business and could only take basic messages. Ringlii is different because it is trained specifically on your cleaning business. It knows what services you offer, can answer questions about your policies, and collects the exact information you need—similar to how it helps salons capture appointment details while stylists are with clients.
For solo cleaners and small cleaning companies, this type of professional phone answering was previously out of reach. Large cleaning companies could afford full time office staff, but smaller operations had to choose between missing calls or stopping work constantly to answer the phone. Ringlii changes that equation by providing professional phone answering at a price point that makes sense for businesses of all sizes.
Why Cleaning Businesses Choose Ringlii Over Alternatives
See how AI phone answering stacks up against voicemail and live receptionists.
Voicemail
Free but costly
- ✗80% of callers hang up without leaving a message
- ✗Cannot answer questions about your services
- ✗Cold, impersonal experience for callers
- ✗Callers hire another cleaner instead
- ✗No property details collected
Live Receptionist
$200-500+/month
- ✓Human answers calls professionally
- ✓Can answer basic questions
- ✗Limited to business hours only
- ✗One call at a time—busy signals during promotions
- ✗Expensive for solo cleaners and small teams
Ringlii AI
From $49/month
- ✓Answers every call 24/7/365—nights, weekends, holidays
- ✓Trained on YOUR cleaning business
- ✓Handles unlimited simultaneous calls
- ✓Collects property details with custom questions
- ✓Instant email notifications after every call
* 80% of callers sent to voicemail do not leave messages — Forbes / SellCell Research
What Cleaning Business Owners Say
“I was losing 5 or 6 calls a week while on jobs. Now I am booking 40% more clients. It is like having a receptionist for a fraction of the cost. The notifications come through right away so I can call people back on my breaks.”
“The after hours calls were the game changer. People call at 8 PM when they get home from work. Before Ringlii, those calls went to voicemail and I never heard from them again. Now I actually capture those leads.”
Frequently Asked Questions About Phone Answering for Cleaning Businesses
Can Ringlii book cleaning appointments for me?
Ringlii collects all the details you need from callers, including property type, square footage, number of rooms, preferred dates, and contact information. You receive instant email notifications with everything captured, so you can confirm bookings quickly. The message taking feature uses custom questions that you define, so Ringlii asks exactly what you need to know for your cleaning business.
How does it handle different types of cleaning inquiries?
Ringlii is trained on your specific services and business information. Whether callers ask about residential cleaning, commercial janitorial services, move in or move out cleans, or deep cleaning packages, Ringlii can answer questions based on the custom FAQ and answers you provide during setup. This means callers get accurate information about your services even when you cannot answer the phone yourself.
What if a client calls with an urgent request?
You receive instant email notifications the moment every call ends. This means urgent requests reach you right away, whether someone needs same day cleaning before a showing or has a last minute request. You can check the full call transcript to understand exactly what the caller needs and respond accordingly.
Do I need to change my business phone number?
No, you keep your existing phone number. Simply set up call forwarding to Ringlii when you are unavailable, whether that is when you are on a job, after hours, or anytime you need backup. Your clients call the same number they always have, and Ringlii answers professionally on your behalf.
How quickly can I get started?
Most cleaning businesses are up and running in under 5 minutes. You enter your business information, customize your greeting and questions, add your FAQ answers, and you are ready to go. There is no technical setup required and no complicated integrations to manage.
What information do I get after each call?
After every call, you receive an instant email notification with the caller details and their responses to your custom questions. You also get a full call transcript so you can review exactly what was discussed. Your call analytics dashboard shows insights about your call volume and when your customers are calling.
Can Ringlii handle multiple calls at the same time?
Yes, Ringlii supports multiple calls at once. Unlike a traditional receptionist who can only handle one call at a time, Ringlii ensures every caller gets through with no busy signals. This is especially valuable for cleaning businesses that advertise or run promotions, when call volume spikes unexpectedly.
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