Knowing how to request room cleaning services is essential when staying at hotels or serviced residences in Korea. This guide provides key Korean phrases and cultural context for effectively communicating your cleaning needs, from basic requests to specific instructions and scheduling.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 방 청소 서비스 문의하기
Pronunciation: bang cheong-so seo-bi-seu mun-ui-ha-gi
Meaning: Inquiring about room cleaning service
Basic Inquiry Phrases
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Expression: 방 청소 좀 부탁드립니다.
Pronunciation: bang cheong-so jom bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da.
Meaning: I’d like to request room cleaning, please. -
Expression: 객실 청소 가능한가요?
Pronunciation: gaek-sil cheong-so ga-neung-han-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is room cleaning available? -
Expression: 오늘 방 청소 해 주실 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: o-neul bang cheong-so hae ju-sil su in-na-yo?
Meaning: Could you clean my room today? -
Expression: 청소는 몇 시에 해주시나요?
Pronunciation: cheong-so-neun myeot si-e hae-ju-si-na-yo?
Meaning: What time do you usually do the cleaning? -
Expression: 제 방을 청소해 주세요.
Pronunciation: je bang-eul cheong-so-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please clean my room. -
Expression: 방 청소가 필요합니다.
Pronunciation: bang cheong-so-ga pil-yo-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: My room needs cleaning. -
Expression: 청소 서비스는 포함되어 있나요?
Pronunciation: cheong-so seo-bi-seu-neun po-ham-doe-eo in-na-yo?
Meaning: Is cleaning service included? -
Expression: 언제 청소하러 오시나요?
Pronunciation: eon-je cheong-so-ha-reo o-si-na-yo?
Meaning: When are you coming to clean? -
Expression: 지금 청소 가능한가요?
Pronunciation: ji-geum cheong-so ga-neung-han-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is it possible to clean now? -
Expression: 청소 요청합니다.
Pronunciation: cheong-so yo-cheong-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: I request cleaning.
Specific Requests and Issues
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Expression: 수건 좀 더 갖다 주세요.
Pronunciation: su-geon jom deo gat-da ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please bring more towels. -
Expression: 화장실 휴지 좀 채워주세요.
Pronunciation: hwa-jang-sil hyu-ji jom chae-wo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please refill the toilet paper. -
Expression: 쓰레기통 비워주세요.
Pronunciation: sseu-re-gi-tong bi-wo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please empty the trash can. -
Expression: 침대 시트 갈아주세요.
Pronunciation: chim-dae si-teu gal-a-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please change the bed sheets. -
Expression: 욕실 청소를 신경 써 주세요.
Pronunciation: yok-sil cheong-so-reul sin-gyeong sseo ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please pay attention to cleaning the bathroom. -
Expression: 바닥 청소 부탁드립니다.
Pronunciation: ba-dak cheong-so bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da.
Meaning: Please clean the floor. -
Expression: 샴푸가 다 떨어졌어요.
Pronunciation: syam-pu-ga da tteo-reo-jyeos-seo-yo.
Meaning: The shampoo has run out. -
Expression: 방에 얼룩이 있어요. 지워주세요.
Pronunciation: bang-e eol-lug-i is-seo-yo. ji-wo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: There’s a stain in the room. Please remove it. -
Expression: 청소가 제대로 안 된 것 같아요.
Pronunciation: cheong-so-ga je-dae-ro an doen geot ga-ta-yo.
Meaning: I don’t think the cleaning was done properly. -
Expression: 비누 좀 더 주세요.
Pronunciation: bi-nu jom deo ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please give me more soap.
Scheduling and Confirmation
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Expression: 오후 2시 이후에 청소해 주실 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: o-hu du-si i-hu-e cheong-so-hae ju-sil su in-na-yo?
Meaning: Could you clean after 2 PM? -
Expression: 제가 외출했을 때 청소해 주세요.
Pronunciation: je-ga oe-chul-haess-eul ttae cheong-so-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please clean while I am out. -
Expression: 청소하는 데 얼마나 걸리나요?
Pronunciation: cheong-so-ha-neun de eol-ma-na geol-li-na-yo?
Meaning: How long does the cleaning take? -
Expression: 내일 오전에 청소 가능할까요?
Pronunciation: nae-il o-jeon-e cheong-so ga-neung-hal-kka-yo?
Meaning: Would it be possible to clean tomorrow morning? -
Expression: 오늘은 청소 안 해주셔도 괜찮아요.
Pronunciation: o-neu-reun cheong-so an hae-ju-syeo-do gwaen-chan-a-yo.
Meaning: It’s okay if you don’t clean today. -
Expression: 청소 시간을 예약할 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: cheong-so si-gan-eul ye-yak-hal su in-na-yo?
Meaning: Can I schedule a cleaning time? -
Expression: 3시쯤 돌아올 예정이니 그 전에 끝내주세요.
Pronunciation: se-si-jjeum dol-a-ol ye-jeong-i-ni geu jeon-e kkeun-nae-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: I plan to return around 3 o’clock, so please finish before then. -
Expression: 청소 요청 확인되었습니다.
Pronunciation: cheong-so yo-cheong hwag-in-doe-eot-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: The cleaning request has been confirmed. (Staff might say this) -
Expression: 혹시 지금 바로 청소 가능하신 분 계신가요?
Pronunciation: hok-si ji-geum ba-ro cheong-so ga-neung-ha-sin bun gye-sin-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is there anyone available to clean right now, by any chance? -
Expression: 청소 원하지 않을 때는 어떻게 표시하나요?
Pronunciation: cheong-so won-ha-ji an-eul ttae-neun eo-tteo-ke pyo-si-ha-na-yo?
Meaning: How do I indicate when I don’t want cleaning?
Cultural Tips
In Korea, tipping housekeeping staff is generally not expected or customary in most hotels. Standard practice is often included in the service charge or room rate.
While hotels aim to accommodate requests, cleaning typically occurs during standard daytime hours (e.g., 9 AM to 5 PM). If you need cleaning outside these hours, it’s best to inquire specifically about availability.
Using polite language like 부탁드립니다 (bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da – please/I ask of you) or adding 좀 (jom – a little/please) softens the request and is generally appreciated.
Many hotels use ‘Do Not Disturb’ (방해 금지 – bang-hae geum-ji) and ‘Make Up Room’ (청소 요청 – cheong-so yo-cheong) signs. Using these is often the easiest way to communicate your preference without needing to call.
If you have specific needs (like allergies requiring certain cleaning methods or extra supplies), clearly communicating these requests politely will usually be met with helpfulness, though availability might vary.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A guest calls the hotel reception to request room cleaning.
Roles: A – Guest, B – Hotel Staff
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Expression: A: 여보세요, 프런트 데스크인가요? 305호인데요.
Pronunciation: yeo-bo-se-yo, peu-reon-teu de-seu-keu-in-ga-yo? sam-baek-o-ho-in-de-yo.
Meaning: A: Hello, is this the front desk? This is room 305. -
Expression: B: 네, 고객님. 무엇을 도와드릴까요?
Pronunciation: ne, go-gaeng-nim. mu-eo-seul do-wa-deu-ril-kka-yo?
Meaning: B: Yes, valued guest. How may I help you? -
Expression: A: 네, 방 청소 좀 부탁드리려고 전화했어요. 오늘 가능한가요?
Pronunciation: ne, bang cheong-so jom bu-tak-deu-ri-ryeo-go jeon-hwa-haess-eo-yo. o-neul ga-neung-han-ga-yo?
Meaning: A: Yes, I called to request room cleaning. Is it possible today? -
Expression: B: 네, 그럼요. 지금 바로 요청해 드릴까요, 아니면 원하시는 시간대가 있으신가요?
Pronunciation: ne, geu-reom-yo. ji-geum ba-ro yo-cheong-hae deu-ril-kka-yo, a-ni-myeon won-ha-si-neun si-gan-ttae-ga i-sseu-sin-ga-yo?
Meaning: B: Yes, of course. Shall I request it right away, or do you have a preferred time? -
Expression: A: 제가 한 시간 뒤에 외출할 건데, 그때 와주시면 좋겠어요. 그리고 수건도 좀 더 부탁드립니다.
Pronunciation: je-ga han si-gan dwi-e oe-chul-hal geon-de, geu-ttae wa-ju-si-myeon jo-ke-sseo-yo. geu-ri-go su-geon-do jom deo bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da.
Meaning: A: I’ll be going out in about an hour, so it would be great if you could come then. Also, please provide some extra towels. -
Expression: B: 알겠습니다. 고객님 외출하신 후에 청소하고 수건도 추가로 준비해 놓겠습니다.
Pronunciation: al-get-seum-ni-da. go-gaeng-nim oe-chul-ha-sin hu-e cheong-so-ha-go su-geon-do chu-ga-ro jun-bi-hae no-ket-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: B: Understood. We will clean after you go out and prepare extra towels as well. -
Expression: A: 네, 감사합니다!
Pronunciation: ne, gam-sa-ham-ni-da!
Meaning: A: Yes, thank you!
Practice Tips
Practice these phrases out loud to get comfortable with the pronunciation! Try role-playing the conversation example with a friend or language partner~.
When you stay at a hotel in Korea, try using these expressions! Even starting with a simple 방 청소 부탁드립니다 (bang cheong-so bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da) is great practice.
Listen carefully to how hotel staff respond. You might hear phrases like 알겠습니다 (al-get-seum-ni-da – Understood) or 처리해 드리겠습니다 (cheo-ri-hae deu-ri-get-seum-ni-da – We will take care of it). Keep practicing, and you’ll feel more confident communicating your needs in Korean! 화이팅! (hwa-i-ting! – Fighting!/You can do it!)
