Nigel,
I certainly understand your concern. Please provide a screenshot of your android screen with AVG Cleaner widget to assist you further. Click on 'Answer' & then click on the 'Image' [mountain symbol] & follow the instructions.
Having set up cleaner I now have the cleaner widget on my notification bar across the top of my android screen. How did I remove it.
Here is the screenshot you requested.
Thank you for providing screenshot Nigel,
You can hide the Widget from your notification bar, please open your AVG Antivirus > menu (the three lines on the top left corner) > settings > notifications > real time protection > permanent notification > hidden.
Best regards,
Alok.