Absolute Domestics vs CrestClean:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, CrestClean had more branded searches than Absolute Domestics among home cleaning services in New Zealand. CrestClean had about 1,000 branded searches, while Absolute Domestics had 400. CrestClean made up 36.9% of all home cleaning service searches we track, and Absolute Domestics accounted for 14.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about home cleaning services, Absolute Domestics appeared in one of the three answers and CrestClean in none.
Who do people search for more?
CrestClean, about 3 searches for every 1 for Absolute Domestics
Who does AI mention more?
Absolute Domestics, mentioned in 1 of 3 answers, CrestClean in 0
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Top home cleaning services in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Absolute Domestics was mentioned in one out of three: in one of the three ChatGPT answers. 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.
Is Absolute Domestics or CrestClean more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Absolute Domestics and CrestClean by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten home cleaning services we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for CrestClean, Absolute Domestics. 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% |
How has the Absolute Domestics and CrestClean comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- CrestClean was ahead of Absolute Domestics in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Absolute Domestics’ share of searches among home cleaning services in New Zealand moved from 15.1% to 14.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 490 to 400.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CrestClean’s share of searches among home cleaning services in New Zealand moved from 30.9% to 36.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand home cleaning services in September 2026?
2 changes

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

Estimated monthly branded searches for Absolute Domestics in New Zealand fell 18.4% over 12 measured months, from 490 to 400 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Absolute Domestics’ and CrestClean’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Absolute Domestics
3 branded search terms
- absolute domestics
- absolute domestics cleaners
- absolutedomestics
CrestClean
1 branded search term
- crestclean
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