How to set up a Websta profile as a cleaner in Romania

What your Websta profile should contain

Your profile is a simple web page that acts as your storefront. Clients in Romania use it to learn who you are, see photos of your work, and get in touch. Here is what matters.

Start with a clear description of what you clean. Do you clean residential apartments, houses, offices, or all of these. Do you offer regular weekly cleaning, one-time deep cleans, after-construction cleaning, or carpet and upholstery work. Be specific - a person searching for office cleaning in Bucharest needs to know you do that.

Add photos. These should show spaces you have cleaned - a living room, kitchen, bathroom, or office. They do not need to be professional shots, but they should be clear and show the actual result of your work. Clients look at photos before they read text.

List the services you offer as separate items so people can find you when they search by service type. Examples: apartment cleaning, house cleaning, office cleaning, deep cleaning, window cleaning, carpet cleaning.

Add a contact method. Websta has a built-in contact form and online booking where clients can request a quote or book a time. This is simpler than managing email or phone calls separately, and you stay in control of your schedule.

Which languages to use on your profile

Write your profile in Romanian. Most people searching on Websta in Romania use Romanian, and clients are more likely to contact you if they can read your information easily in their own language.

If you regularly work with expats - in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Timisoara, or other cities with large international populations - consider adding an English version of your key information: your service list and a short description. You can manage this within your profile. Do not worry about other languages unless you actually speak them and work with those clients regularly.

How people in Romania search for cleaners

On Websta, people search in two main ways: by service (cleaning) and by location (their city or neighborhood). They might search for 'apartment cleaning in Bucharest' or 'office cleaning in Cluj-Napoca.' Your profile will appear when your services and location match what they are looking for.

Some clients post a task describing what they need cleaned and when, and then providers like you can make an offer. This lets you see the job before you commit.

Clients also use the search to browse profiles directly - they look at photos, read your description, and contact you if you seem like a fit. A complete, honest profile with clear photos gets more inquiries than an empty one.

What to sort out as an independent cleaner in Romania

Before you start taking clients through Websta or anywhere else, you need to register yourself legally. In Romania, you can work as a sole trader (persoana fizica autorizata) or as a microenterprise (PFA). Check with the local Trade Registry (Registrul Comertului) in your county to understand the difference and which makes sense for you. This is not complex, but it does matter - clients may ask for proof, and you need it for taxes and payments.

You will need to register with the tax authority (ANAF) and set up social contributions. The requirements change, so ask at your local ANAF office or a local accountant what you need to pay right now. Do not guess.

If you use Websta to receive payments, they go through Stripe into your own bank account. You set your own prices. Make sure your bank account is in the right name - your registered business name.

Insurance is not mandatory by law for cleaning work, but consider public liability insurance if clients ask for it. This protects you if something goes wrong at a client's home.

What to write in your first hour

Do not overthink this. Here is what to do: First, write a one-sentence description of what you clean - 'I clean homes and offices in [your city]' or 'Apartment cleaning and deep cleaning.' Second, list three to five specific services: apartment cleaning, deep cleaning, office cleaning, window cleaning, or whatever you actually do. Third, upload one or two photos that clearly show a clean space.

Add your contact information. Use the Websta contact form and online booking feature - this is built in.

You do not need a long story about yourself. Clients care that you show up, work well, and respond to messages. Prove this through your actions, not your words.

Once your profile is live, you can add more photos and refine your description. The first version just needs to be honest and complete.

Getting found on Websta and nearby

Websta works for cleaners across Romania - whether you are in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Timisoara, Constanta, Brasov, or smaller towns. The marketplace shows your profile to people searching in your area. The more complete your profile and the more services you list accurately, the more searches you will appear in.

Respond quickly to inquiries. If someone sends you a message or books a quote request, reply within a few hours. This matters more than anything else for getting work.