Why Canva belongs in every cleaning business toolkit

Running a cleaning company is demanding. Your marketing shouldn’t be. Canva lets you create social graphics, flyers, presentations and even short videos — fast.

“It saves time, makes you look professional, and it’s just incredible.” — Rachel, AskRachel

It’s drag-and-drop. No design degree. No expensive software. Just clean, consistent branding your clients can trust.

Rachel’s Canva story (and why it matters)

Introduced to Canva at a business networking event, Rachel was blown away by how quickly she could create professional designs — even on the free plan.

Ten years later, she still meets business owners who haven’t tried it. Her verdict: add it to your tech stack and watch your marketing time shrink.

“I still find people who don’t know Canva — and it blows my mind.”

If tech scares you: start with templates

Don’t overthink it. Templates do the heavy lifting. Edit the words. Swap an image. Publish.

“Templates are the best way to start. The more you use it, the easier it gets.”

Must-have Canva templates for cleaning businesses

• Services List/Carousel: What you offer, areas covered, and pricing.
• Testimonials/feedback posts: Turn WhatsApp praise into social proof.
• Values posts: Eco-friendly products, specialist tools, pet-friendly policies.
• Before-and-after: Show the transformation. It sells itself.

Pro tip: Carousels are hot. Swipes = interaction = reach.

Hidden feature most cleaners miss: Animate

Movement stops the scroll. Animate text, images, or the whole post in a click — even on free plans.

“Hardly anyone uses animation — but it instantly grabs attention.”

Get there faster with training or ready-made templates

• 1:1 Canva Session (2 hours): Walk away with finished assets (posts, flyers, booklets) and the skills to repeat them.
• Custom Template Pack (15 designs): Branded to your colours and logo, reusable forever for consistency and speed.

Rachel has even shown how one template can be repurposed eight different ways — that’s real leverage.

Light bits (because we’re human)

Strangest design request? Christmas cards for her dog’s Instagram friends (who have more followers than she does). Go-to biscuit? Chocolate Hobnob. Never just one.

Key takeaways for cleaning business owners

• Canva makes your brand look professional without hiring a designer.
• Start with templates to eliminate overwhelm and accelerate production.
• Utilise carousels, testimonials, and before-and-after images to attract and convert.
• Enable animation to boost engagement on crowded feeds.
• Invest in training or a template bank to move faster with consistency.

Ready to level up your cleaning business marketing?