Will this stop clients from hovering over me?

That is exactly what it is designed to do. When clients can see your progress on their phone, they do not need to follow you around to feel in control. Most cleaners notice a big drop in check-ins after the first visit.

How is this different from just texting my clients?

Texting is a conversation. Hotlyne is a window. You tap one button when a room is done and your client sees the update instantly. No typing, no back-and-forth, no thread to scroll through later.

Can I reuse the same checklist on every job?

Yes. Build your room checklist once, save it as a template, and duplicate it for every job in one tap. Setup takes seconds.

What if I find something unusual, like damage or a lost item?

Add a note and photo directly to that room's step. Your client sees it instantly with full context. No awkward phone call needed.

Do my clients need to download an app?

Nope. You send a link, they open it in any browser. No sign-ups, no passwords, no app store.

How does this help me get better reviews?

Clients who see the work as it happens feel a deeper connection to the service. That transparency turns "looks good" reviews into "best cleaner I've ever hired" reviews.

I work alone. Is this still useful?

Solo cleaners benefit the most. You cannot afford to stop and text — or answer questions while a client hovers. One tap per room keeps your client informed while you keep your hands on the work.

Can I use this for move-in/move-out cleans?

Yes, and it's one of the most popular use cases. Share a detailed timeline with the property manager and they get real-time proof of work without being on-site.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. Up to 5 active timelines, completely free, no credit card required. Most solo cleaners start here and upgrade to Pro when they want branding and photo attachments.

Built for house cleaning businesses

Clients want to see the work. They do not need to follow you around to do it. Share a live timeline instead.

Hotlyne gives clients room-by-room progress updates as you work. They stay informed from their phone. You stay focused on the clean.

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Started 11/10/2025

Kitchen & dining area

Counters disinfected, appliances polished, floor scrubbed

Completed9:45 AM

Living room & entryway

All surfaces dusted, vacuumed, and glass cleaned

Completed10:30 AM

Master suite

Linens changed, dusting, and deep vacuuming

In Progress11:45 AM

Found a ring behind the nightstand! Placed it on the dresser for safekeeping.

Guest bathrooms

Full sanitization, mirror polishing, restocking

Not Started

Final walkthrough

Quality check and aromatherapy finishing touch

Not Started

Activity

You created the timeline.

7 months ago

John Doe viewed the timeline.

5 days ago

John Doe viewed the timeline.

5 days ago

Clients mean well. But hovering is not helpful.

You can feel them watching from the doorway. They 'just want to check.' By the time you have explained the process, you have lost twenty minutes of focus — and the bathroom still needs work.

2–3

Interruptions per clean from anxious clients

"Are you there yet?" "Almost done?" Each one breaks your rhythm and slows the job.

5 hrs

Lost monthly to status updates and check-ins

Time you could spend cleaning another house. Or getting home for dinner.

Seconds

To update your client per room

Faster than unlocking your phone to read a text.

Hovering breaks your rhythm and your boundaries

A client in the doorway is one more thing your brain has to manage. Hotlyne gives them a window into the work so you can have the room to yourself.

Proof of what you did, when you did it

A timestamped, room-by-room record means no disputes about what was missed. You have the receipts.

Better reviews, more referrals

Clients who see the work as it happens leave specific, glowing reviews. Not "looks good" — "best cleaner I've ever hired."

Same Tuesday. Two completely different experiences.

Without Hotlyne

The old way: constant interruptions

You start in the kitchen. The client follows you in to "check." You move to the living room; they are on the couch watching. You stop to answer questions, to reassure them, to explain why the baseboards take time. By noon you have lost your flow — and your patience.

Client hovers or follows you from room to room

Gloves off and on to type replies, rhythm broken

Anxiety builds when they cannot see what is happening

Last rooms get rushed to make up time

No record of what you did, just a clean house

"It looks good" instead of a specific, detailed review

With Hotlyne

With Hotlyne: work without an audience

You arrive at 9 AM and tap "Start." The client gets a notification. Kitchen done? Tap. Living room? Tap. They check the link from their desk, see you are in the master suite, and relax. You finish strong.

Clients watch from their phone, not from the doorway

Mark each room done as you go. No typing, no composing.

They see every room completed in real time

You finish unhurried. Quality stays high.

Timestamped record of every room and note

"She found my ring behind the nightstand and left a note on every room. I knew exactly what was done."

One tool for every type of clean you do.

Recurring residential cleans

Weekly clients see you arrive, watch rooms get checked off, and know exactly when you are done. That predictability keeps them from hovering — and keeps them coming back.

Reuse templates with zero setup per visit
Clients stop hovering because they trust the system
Consistent documentation drives better retention

Move-in / move-out cleans

Property managers need proof of work, not a text saying 'all done.' A timeline with photos of baseboards and appliance interiors speaks for itself.

Photo evidence on every task with Pro
Shareable proof-of-work for property managers
Win more contracts by showing your system

First-time deep cleans

New clients do not know you yet, so they hover. A live timeline shows them exactly what you are doing, so they can relax and you can do your best work.

Reduce new-client anxiety from the first visit
Professionalism that converts one-time to recurring
Stand out from competitors who just text "I'm done"

Commercial & office cleaning

Night crews report to facility managers who are not on-site. Restrooms sanitized, floors mopped, trash emptied. Documented and timestamped. No morning email needed.

Real-time proof for off-site facility managers
Timestamped records for contract compliance
Fewer check-in calls from building management

Set it up once. Use it on every job.

Most cleaners are running in under 5 minutes.

Build your room checklist

Kitchen, Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Final walkthrough. Save it as a template and reuse it on every job in seconds.

Share the link

Text your client the timeline link on the way over. They open it in any browser. No app, no account, no password. They can check it whenever they want.

Tap and clean

Mark each room complete as you finish it. Add a note if you find something. Attach a before/after photo with Pro. You never stop cleaning to reassure a client.

Built for how cleaners actually work.

Reusable room templates

Build your checklist once. Duplicate it for every job in seconds.

One-link sharing

Send a single link. Your client opens it in any browser. No sign-ups, no passwords, no downloads.

Your brand on every job

Add your logo and business name with Pro. Clients see a polished, branded timeline.

Arrival & completion alerts

Automatic notifications when you start and finish. Stop the 'Are you there yet?' and 'How much longer?' texts before they start.

Photo notes

Found something? Attach a photo to that room's step. Before/after shots, found items, damage. All in context.

Works from your phone

Tap through your checklist from any phone. iPhone, Android, tablets. No special equipment.

Everything you need to know.

Will this stop clients from hovering over me?: That is exactly what it is designed to do. When clients can see your progress on their phone, they do not need to follow you around to feel in control. Most cleaners notice a big drop in check-ins after the first visit.
How is this different from just texting my clients?: Texting is a conversation. Hotlyne is a window. You tap one button when a room is done and your client sees the update instantly. No typing, no back-and-forth, no thread to scroll through later.
Can I reuse the same checklist on every job?: Yes. Build your room checklist once, save it as a template, and duplicate it for every job in one tap. Setup takes seconds.
What if I find something unusual, like damage or a lost item?: Add a note and photo directly to that room's step. Your client sees it instantly with full context. No awkward phone call needed.
Do my clients need to download an app?: Nope. You send a link, they open it in any browser. No sign-ups, no passwords, no app store.
How does this help me get better reviews?: Clients who see the work as it happens feel a deeper connection to the service. That transparency turns "looks good" reviews into "best cleaner I've ever hired" reviews.
I work alone. Is this still useful?: Solo cleaners benefit the most. You cannot afford to stop and text — or answer questions while a client hovers. One tap per room keeps your client informed while you keep your hands on the work.
Can I use this for move-in/move-out cleans?: Yes, and it's one of the most popular use cases. Share a detailed timeline with the property manager and they get real-time proof of work without being on-site.
Is there a free plan?: Yes. Up to 5 active timelines, completely free, no credit card required. Most solo cleaners start here and upgrade to Pro when they want branding and photo attachments.