Comparison

CleanFlow vs Spreadsheets

Spreadsheets are free, familiar and everywhere. But past a handful of clients they turn into a full-time admin job.

Almost every cleaning business starts with a spreadsheet — and hits a wall around 15-20 recurring clients.

Here's an honest look at where spreadsheets still work, and where a purpose-built cleaning app like CleanFlow saves you hours a week.

In one line

Spreadsheets win on cost. CleanFlow wins on time, reliability, mobile use, team access and everything else.

Side-by-side comparison

Feature	CleanFlow	Spreadsheets
Shared team calendar	Real-time, colour-coded, mobile-first	Manual, easy to break
Recurring jobs	Automated forever	Rebuilt every week by hand
Client CRM	Purpose-built for cleaners	You build it, you maintain it
Invoicing	One-tap branded PDFs	Copy-paste every time
Photo evidence	Attached to every job	Separate app, lost photos
Time tracking	Cleaners clock in on their phone	Manual timesheet on paper
Mobile experience	Designed for phones	Barely usable on a phone
Cost	From £9.99/month	Free

No card required. Import your existing data and see the difference.

›Can I import my spreadsheet into CleanFlow?

Yes — CSV import brings your existing client list across in minutes.

›Is CleanFlow worth £9.99/month vs a free spreadsheet?

If CleanFlow saves you two hours of admin a week, it pays for itself many times over. Most owners save 5-10 hours a week.

›Can I still export to a spreadsheet if I need to?

Yes — export any data as CSV any time. You always own your data.