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Personal touch, professional standards

Earn £100,000+ a year without getting your hands dirty

Poppies has been at the forefront of the UK’s quality domestic cleaning industry for over 40 years… but you won’t find anything old-fashioned about the Poppies business model.

Poppies' technology, systems and processes make this a business that’s simple to operate and control. The Poppies bespoke business management system minimises your admin and lets you focus on what’s important: stellar service and stellar growth.

By running a successful home based cleaning business you will be minimising overheads, and only move to an office when your cash flow allows – meaning no further investment is required.

Poppies is Britain’s oldest-established domestic cleaning franchise and has been setting the standards others follow since 1980. Our most successful franchisee, Chris Wootton, now owns and operates the franchise network as the Poppies MD. The result is a culture of rare and genuine passion to help people like you with the oomph and the ambition to build your own financial freedom and security, just as he did.

The Poppies Cleaning Service Franchise Opportunity


The primary role of the franchisee is to build and maintain great relationships with both clients and staff. The ability to get on with people and enjoy providing help to other people’s lives is one of the cores Poppies are looking for in their franchisees. The skills around cleaning they can teach; but the understanding of how to create happy clients is something that is invaluable.

As a Poppies Franchisee, you will employ cleaners your customers can rely on to be honest, efficient and discreet. Poppies will share with you their extensive inside knowledge about recruitment in the industry, which has been built up over many decades. From cleaners to managers and administrative staff, rest assured they will guide you through the very best practices to recruit and retain a dream team who will ensure your franchise flourishes.

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Note: the above figures are based on 2019 financials for the top 20% of franchisees who have their own management team.

What you’ll need to be a Poppies franchisee


Buying a franchise is a low-risk way of sharing in the success of a high-profile business, backed all the way by the people who know it best and made it all possible.

We’ll let you into our trade secrets, support you with marketing and operations, and mentor you to become a confident Poppies franchisee.

You don’t need to have owned a business before.

1. A great communicator
2. Business-minded
3. Methodical and motivated
4. Proud and personable
5. Willing to reinvest to grow your business

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A business journey, taken together


You can have your own Poppies domestic cleaning business either by setting one up in a new territory or by buying one that’s already established. Either way, Chris and his team will mentor and guide you on following the proven business model.


Poppies prides itself on the personal touch – something our customers have appreciated for decades. As a franchise owner, you’ll employ cleaners your customers can rely on to be honest, efficient and discreet. They won’t raise an eyebrow if the house they’ve cleaned is in uproar the next time they visit, and they’ll even park your liveried van around the corner if the customer wants to claim the credit for all their hard work! Like you, they’ll make it their business to keep clients happy.

What you’ll need to be a Poppies Franchisee


Buying a Poppies franchise is a low-risk way of sharing in the success of an established brand, backed all the way by the people who know it best and made it all possible.

Poppies will let you into their trade secrets, support you with marketing and operations, and mentor you to become a confident Poppies Franchisee.

You don’t need to have owned a business before, but you do need to be:
  • A great communicator
  • Driven and determined
  • Methodical and motivated
  • Proud and personable

If you’d like to know more about the Poppies Cleaning Service Franchise and…

… are a real people-person

… enjoy providing excellent customer service

… want to build and lead your own team

Find out more


If you’d like to know more about the Poppies franchise and…

… are a real people-person

… enjoy providing excellent customer service

… want to build something of your own, surrounded by experienced people

Please get in touch with us below:

Clean space, clean mind: the importance of workspace hygiene

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But it is in professional capacities where we seem to forget about maintaining these same high standards. After all, we don’t live in the office (although it might sometimes feel like that!), so why should we be worried about how it looks? Well, considering the events of the last two years, the line between our office space and our home space has never been closer, and there is a significant amount of evidence to support the need for taking care of the cleanliness of those spaces.

Chris Wootton, the managing director of Poppies, the domestic cleaning brand, gives his advice on workspace hygiene.

Cleanliness drives confidence and gives you a sense of pride

Employees who have a clean desk are able to work 7.5 minutes longer every hour without feeling distracted. It may not seem like much, but that time adds up! It is what this implies that is arguably more significant than the time itself. Having that clear, clean space where you can work to your full potential gives you the added motivation and confidence that could ultimately bring much better results in your professional life. Taking pride in the space that you work in is an important step towards maintaining a positive mindset.

Decluttering means destressing

Putting yourself in control of a consistent element of your job can make a huge difference to your overall mindset. In fact, a clean desk increases productivity and persistence by 84%1. If you do not feel like your workspace is professional, it can affect how you feel when you are in that workspace. After all, the environment you operate in is going to affect you in some mental and physical way, even if you do not notice it. If you feel that your workplace is not conducive to work, some spring cleaning or a deep clean might help.

Remember the importance of hygiene

We have all seen the alarming statistics about bacteria on common work-related touchpoints. In fact, in some cases, 7,500 bacteria can live on your keyboard, while cold and flu viruses can live up to 24 hours in spaces such as these1. Regularly cleaning these spaces with anti-bacterial wipes and spray decreases the chances of illness spreading around your office, or your home depending on where you work – it is not about overcomplicating it but taking necessary action when you need to. And we all know what that means! Less illness means less unnecessary time off and better results!

Introduce feng shui

Feng shui is an ancient art that can bring balance, organisation, and stability to your workspace. Simple steps like rearranging a room to maximise natural light, adding elements like plants, and incorporating the right colours can help improve the flow of the environment. An office that is inviting, organised, and aesthetically appealing can make work more enjoyable. A balanced, organised and deliberately arranged office will motivate you to maintain its cleanliness, while equally promoting a positive attitude.

Impressions count!

57% of people admit they feel judged for the cleanliness of their workspace1. This indicates that, while people care, they may not be acting on the problems causing the feeling of judgement. Whether you work at home or in the office, your workspace is a reflection of how you work. A cluttered and untidy space sends out the wrong signals - impressions are essential and leave a lasting image on everyone that you interact with. A neat workspace transforms your attitude while turning the space into a cleaner, safer, healthier, happier work environment.

Chris summarises, “We forget how much time we spend in our workspaces. In fact, research suggests we spend one third of our life at work2. So, it stands to reason that these spaces, whether at home, in the office or in another environment, can have a huge effect on mental and physical health. Taking important steps such as maintaining your workspace’s hygiene gives you a significant level of pride, ultimately improving your productivity and attitude towards work. They don’t need to be major steps but showing that you care about your work environment sets a tone that you will reap the benefits of in the results you produce.”

Poppies Cleaning Service Success Stories

Poppies Franchisees Celebrate Seven Decades of Sparkling Success

November 27, 2023
In the ever-changing business landscape, longevity and consistency speak volumes about a brand’s credibility. Poppies, a leading name in the UK’s cleaning franchise sector, has been the epitome of such enduring success since its launch over 40 years ago.

Local Durham cleaning business celebrates four decades of sparkling success

November 27, 2023
When she made an off-the-cuff comment to a close family friend at a craft event in 2017, local mum Nicola Marinan had no idea that she would end up running a professional cleaning business.

Soniya and Lester Fernandes | New business owners of Poppies Hounslow

July 31, 2023
Hounslow entrepreneur creates local jobs with new cleaning company launch.

Breaking Free: John’s Decision to Be His Own Boss

April 26, 2023
John Burrows, an experienced professional in Management, has taken the self-employed route by opening a new franchise of Poppies Cleaning Service in Nottingham East.

Poppies in bloom as the cleaning franchise launches in Warwickshire

April 03, 2023
The demand for professional cleaners is growing exponentially, with 3.2 million professional cleaners now operating within the residential cleaning sector alone*.

Poppies celebrates a year of growth and financial success

November 29, 2022
This year, domestic cleaning franchise, Poppies, has not only been responsible for putting smiling faces on their thousands of happy customers, but it has also been able to celebrate across the network for a period of significant growth and success.
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