Expat & Diplomatic Home Cleaning
Cleaning You Can Trust, in a City That's New to You
Settling into Addis Ababa comes with enough challenges — finding a cleaning service you can trust should not be one of them. Che Cleaning Services works with expat families, diplomats, NGO staff, and international organizations across the city. Every member of our team is background-checked and trained, our team leads communicate clearly in English, and our pricing is transparent and agreed in advance. We understand the standards international residents expect, and we deliver them consistently.
What's Included
- Background-checked, vetted, and trained cleaning teams
- English-speaking team leads for clear communication
- Transparent, fixed pricing agreed before work begins
- Consistent teams — the same trusted cleaners each visit
- Flexible scheduling around your work and travel
- Eco-friendly, imported-standard cleaning products
- One-time, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly plans
- Move-in cleaning for newly rented houses and apartments
How to Get Started
- 1Call or WhatsApp us at +251 911 084 409 — we respond in English promptly.
- 2We visit your home for a brief walkthrough, or work from your description and photos.
- 3You receive a clear written quote with the scope and schedule.
- 4We assign a consistent team to your home so you see familiar faces every visit.
- 5Your team lead checks in regularly and adjusts the service as your needs change.
Who This Service Is For
- Expat families new to Addis Ababa looking for a vetted, reliable cleaner
- Diplomats and embassy staff in Bole, Old Airport, and CMC residences
- NGO and international organization employees on assignment in Ethiopia
- Remote workers and digital nomads renting furnished apartments
- Property agents managing homes for international tenants
Most of our expat clients live in Bole, Old Airport, CMC, Summit, Kazanchis, and the residential compounds around the diplomatic areas — neighborhoods our teams work in daily. We know that trust is the biggest concern when inviting a cleaning service into your home in a new country: all our staff are background-checked, insured, and supervised by experienced team leads, and we are happy to provide references from current international clients. Payment is simple — cash or bank transfer, with clear receipts for those claiming housing allowances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Che Cleaning Services safe and trustworthy for expat homes?
Yes. Every cleaner on our team is background-checked, vetted, and trained before entering any client's home. We assign consistent teams so you see the same familiar faces on every visit, each team is supervised by an experienced lead, and we gladly provide references from current expat and diplomatic clients in Addis Ababa.
Do your cleaning teams speak English?
Every team we send to expat households has an English-speaking team lead who handles all communication — scheduling, special requests, and any questions during the visit. You can also reach our office in English by phone or WhatsApp at any time.
Which neighborhoods of Addis Ababa do you serve for expat cleaning?
We serve all the neighborhoods where international residents typically live, including Bole, Old Airport, CMC, Summit, Kazanchis, Sarbet, and the residential areas near the embassies and international schools. If you live elsewhere in Addis Ababa, contact us — we almost certainly cover your area.
Can you provide receipts for housing or cleaning allowances?
Yes. We provide clear written quotes and receipts for all services, which many of our clients use for employer housing allowances and reimbursement claims. Payment is by cash or bank transfer, whichever you prefer.
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