For employed commercial and domestic cleaners. Equipment, products, and travel between multiple client sites are the main claim categories.
Cleaning equipment and products
Bought personally and not reimbursed.
Protective items
Gloves, masks, and non-slip footwear.
Car travel between client sites
Travel between multiple client sites/premises in the same day.
Union fees
Membership fees for your union.
People in this occupation often forget to claim these — check they apply to you.
Ordinary clothing
Travel from home to your first job site — this is still a normal commute unless it's genuinely between multiple work sites
General household cleaning products for personal use
Receipt — Receipts for equipment/products
Logbook — Mileage log between sites
General information only, not tax advice — content last reviewed 01/07/2026 against ATO guidance for FY2025-26. Whether a specific expense is deductible depends on your individual circumstances; confirm with a registered tax agent or the ATO before lodging.