Church cleaners don’t necessarily have a special title like some other professions.

Here are a few terms people might use depending on the context…

• Custodians – This is a general term for people who clean and maintain a building. If the church hires someone specifically to take care of cleaning, they might be called a custodian.
• Janitors – Another common term, especially for someone responsible for day-to-day cleaning, maintenance, and upkeep. This is more commonly used for larger churches with professional staff.
• Church Caretakers – This title could apply to someone who not only cleans the church but also takes care of other tasks like maintaining the grounds or overseeing general maintenance.
• Sacristans – In some traditions, especially in Catholic and Orthodox churches, the person who is responsible for preparing the church for worship services, including cleaning the sanctuary, altar, and liturgical items, may be called a sacristan.
• Cleaning Teams/Volunteers – In many smaller or more community-driven churches, those who clean the church might simply be called volunteers or part of the “cleaning team.”

If it’s a volunteer-driven effort, it’s often just called the “church cleaning crew” or something informal like that. It’s a bit more community-oriented, so titles may vary from church to church.