How popular isCrestClean?
In September 2026, people searched for CrestClean by name about 1,070 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 36.9% of all New Zealand home cleaning service searches, placing CrestClean first out of ten services. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about home cleaning services, CrestClean did not appear in any of the answers.
CrestClean is the most searched of 10 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
CrestCleanShare of searches 36.9%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Absolute DomesticsShare of searches 14.8%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Jim's CleaningShare of searches 12.2%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Icon CleanShare of searches 9.6%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Cleaning BuddiesShare of searches 6.3%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top home cleaning services in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, CrestClean did not appear in any of the three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Spruce3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Icon Clean2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Cleaning Buddies2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Clean for Good2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Absolute Domestics1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Maid2Match1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
CrestClean0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Jim's Cleaning0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Cleantastic0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Spotless Cleaning0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about home cleaning services
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which home cleaning service should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best home cleaning services in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best home cleaning service in New Zealand for regular house cleaning?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“house cleaning nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cleaning franchise nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which home cleaning services compete with CrestClean?
Share of searches by month for CrestClean, Absolute Domestics, Jim's Cleaning, Icon Clean, Cleaning Buddies, Clean for Good, Cleantastic, Maid2Match, Spruce. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | CrestClean | Absolute Domestics | Jim's Cleaning | Icon Clean | Cleaning Buddies | Clean for Good | Cleantastic | Maid2Match | Spruce | Spotless Cleaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 30.9% | 15.1% | 26.5% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.62% | 4.3% | 2.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 39.5% | 14.9% | 19.5% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 0.61% | 4.3% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.2% | 16.4% | 17.8% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 5.8% | 3.8% | 0.34% | 4.8% | 2.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.3% | 18.1% | 15.7% | 5.1% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.3% | 2.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 35.7% | 17.5% | 14.6% | 6.1% | 5% | 7.5% | 5% | 0.36% | 5% | 3.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 33% | 19.8% | 13.2% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 3% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.9% | 18.1% | 12.2% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| May 2026 | 36.4% | 17.8% | 12% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 4% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 5.1% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 33.4% | 16.1% | 13.4% | 10.7% | 7% | 4.7% | 3.7% | 4% | 4.7% | 2.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.5% | 17.4% | 11.7% | 7.4% | 9.2% | 6% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.7% | 14.3% | 11.8% | 9.3% | 5% | 6.1% | 5% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 5% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.9% | 14.8% | 12.2% | 9.6% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 36.9% | 1K | 0% | +1.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 14.8% | 400 | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.2% | 330 | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 9.6% | 260 | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 6.3% | 170 | +21.4% | +1.3 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 5.2% | 140 | -17.6% | -0.9 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 5.2% | 140 | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 8, moved from 9th to 8th | 4.1% | 110 | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 9th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 10th to 9th | 4.1% | 110 | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 10th to 9th | |
| 10, moved from 8th to 10th | 1.8% | 50 | -64.3% | -3.2 pointsmoved from 8th to 10th |
36.9%
Held 1st. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
14.8%
Held 2nd. 400 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
12.2%
Held 3rd. 330 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
9.6%
Held 4th. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
6.3%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 170 estimated branded searches, +21.4% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
5.2%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 140 estimated branded searches, -17.6% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
5.2%
Held 7th. 140 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
4.1%
Moved from 9th to 8th. 110 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
9.Spruce
4.1%
Moved from 10th to 9th. 110 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
1.8%
Moved from 8th to 10th. 50 estimated branded searches, -64.3% vs prior month. Share -3.2 points.
Compare popularity between CrestClean and its closest rivals
Every comparison with CrestClean
18 comparisons
- CrestClean vs Premium Clean
- CrestClean vs Paramount Services
- Absolute Domestics vs CrestClean
- CrestClean vs Jim's Cleaning
- Clean Planet vs CrestClean
- Cleancorp vs CrestClean
- CrestClean vs Icon Clean
- Cleaning Buddies vs CrestClean
- City Cleaning vs CrestClean
- Clean for Good vs CrestClean
- Cleantastic vs CrestClean
- CrestClean vs Maid2Match
- CrestClean vs Spruce
- CrestClean vs JAN-PRO
- CrestClean vs Service King
- CrestClean vs ISS
- Clean My Office Space vs CrestClean
- CrestClean vs Spotless Cleaning
How has branded search demand for CrestClean changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for CrestClean in New Zealand held steady at 1.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CrestClean’s share of searches among home cleaning services in New Zealand increased from 30.9% to 36.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CrestClean’s share of searches among home cleaning services in New Zealand peaked at 39.5% in November 2025 and was lowest at 30.9% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand home cleaning services in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Cleaning Buddies overtook Clean for Good to rank 5th among home cleaning services in New Zealand, with 6.3% of the searches.

In September 2026, CrestClean gained share of searches among home cleaning services in New Zealand, from 35.7% to 36.9%.

In September 2026, Spotless Cleaning lost share of searches among home cleaning services in New Zealand, from 5% to 1.8%.

In September 2026, Clean for Good lost share of searches among home cleaning services in New Zealand, from 6.1% to 5.2%.

Cleantastic’s share of searches among home cleaning services in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.7% to 5.2% in September 2026.

In September 2026, Maid2Match rose from 9th to 8th among home cleaning services in New Zealand.
How are CrestClean’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CrestClean’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- crest clean
- crestclean
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Where does CrestClean compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial cleaning companies | 1st of 7 | 34% | Show ranking |
| Home cleaning services | 1st of 10 | 36.9% | Shown above |
| Auckland commercial cleaning companies | 2nd of 10 | 21.6% | Show ranking |

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