After a rigorous judging process, the winners were chosen from 11 regions around the country.

 

The scheme was designed to help raise the profile of the cleaning industry and provide a platform for cleaners to be rewarded for their effort and dedication. In an attempt to give them the recognition they deserve, hundreds of you nominated your mums, dads, spouses, siblings, children, office cleaners, mother-in-laws and neighbours as your housework heroes.

See a list of all the winners, those shortlisted, the overall winner's story and read the advice of other hard working cleaners.

Miele’s Cleaner of Excellence Awards have been an exciting opportunity for hard working domestic cleaners – the challenges that many overcome, the ideas they have and often their determination to go the extra mile.

Steve Wright, Chairman of the British Cleaning Council