Surprise your cleaning help with a bouquet on Cleaning Appreciation Day

Why do we celebrate Cleaning Appreciation Day? 

Domestic Workers’ Day is a moment to reflect on the daily work that brings comfort and peace to every home, office or company. It’s not just about cleaning, but about caring - creating a place where people spend much of their time and want to feel at ease. 

Flowers fit perfectly with that idea. They bring freshness, fragrance and colour, just like the people who, with dedication, make every space shine. A bouquet on June 20 is therefore more than a gift; it is a heartfelt thank-you gesture that leaves a lasting impression. 

How did Cleaning Appreciation Day originate? 

The idea of a special day to honour cleaning help originated in the Belgian province of Limburg. In the Hasselt gendarmerie building, a woman named Mia Janssens felt some 25 years ago that there was too little recognition for the work she did as a cleaning lady. Secretaries’ Day was already well established, but there was no specific day for her profession - and so “Cleaning Lady Day” was created. 

As the sector no longer consists only of women, the name was changed in 2008 to “Cleaning Day,” and later to “Domestic Help Day.” 

Flowers, colours and their meaning on Cleaning Appreciation Day 

Flowers symbolize beauty and emotion. On Cleaning Appreciation Day, it’s best to choose flowers that radiate the same energy as the recipient: lively, sunny and above all fresh. Flower varieties full of vibrant energy include: 

• Gerberas and sunflowers – symbols of cheerfulness and positivity; they bring sunshine into any interior. 

• White and yellow roses – symbolize gratitude, respect and a new beginning. 

• Freesias and lisianthus – softly and freshly scented, a subtle reference to purity and care. 

• Eucalyptus and green foliage – add structure and natural freshness. 

Have flowers delivered on Cleaning Appreciation Day 

With Fleurop-Interflora, your gratitude will not go unnoticed. Simply order a bouquet online and have it delivered on June 20 to your cleaner, cleaning assistant or domestic helper, either at home or at work. 

If you order before 14h on a weekday (or before 13h on a Saturday), your bouquet will be delivered the same day in Belgium and in most places abroad. This means you can still arrange a cheerful surprise even at the last minute. 

Do you prefer to thank her in another way for her services? You can also choose our Floral Cheques - lovely gift vouchers that allow her to decide when to bring a fresh bouquet into her home. 

Words of appreciation that bring a smile 

A few warm, handwritten words with the bouquet add that extra touch of humanity that no gift can replace. Whether you write it to your cleaner, cleaning assistant or domestic helper, a message of gratitude always hits the mark: 

• “Thank you for making a difference every day - you make everything shine!” 

• “Your work makes our days brighter. Happy Cleaning Appreciation Day!” 

• “A bouquet for you, because everything sparkles thanks to you.” 

• “Thank you for making our home - and our days - more beautiful.” 

• “Without you, it would never feel this fresh, this pleasant, this much like home.” 

• “You bring order to the house and peace of mind. Thank you!” 

Fleurop-Interflora: gratitude in bloom 

On Cleaning Appreciation Day, say thank you with flowers that shine just as brightly as the person receiving them. Also discover our summer bouquets, birthday flowers and thank you bouquets - each crafted with the care and freshness of our local florists.