Whether you’ve decided to spend more time with family, or just flat out hate cleaning, whatever your reason for hiring a house cleaner, there are a few things that you need to do before the clean to prepare your home for the cleaning service.
Here are a few things to do before the cleaners arrive:
- Tidy Up
A cleaning service typically comes to clean the home, not de-clutter the home. For the best cleaning results, it’s best to have surfaces clear and unobstructed. If you decide not to de-clutter, be sure to address that you discuss that with your cleaning service provider. They will need to know that the clean will take extra time, which will mean added expense. - Be Ready
Cleaning teams generally have a tight schedule. To be fair, it’s best to be prepared for them when they arrive. It’s unfair to try to tidy up while the team is in your home cleaning. - Secure Valuables
Though any reputable cleaning service should be bonded and have a thorough screening process for their employees, it’s always a good idea to put valuables like jewellery, cash, important documents and other items away for safe keeping. - Put Pets Away
Even if your animals are not bothered by strangers in the home, it’s best to remove them from the home during a clean, or at least put them in a yard, a crate, or designate a room for them. Pets can unintentionally get in the way, or mess up areas that have just been cleaned. - Identify Any Existing Damage
From time to time, cleaning teams may accidentally damage something in your home. A reputable company will always notify you when they do, and work with you to repair or replace the damaged item. Sometimes however, the damage in your home may be pre-existing. To avoid misplacing blame, be sure you are aware of items in your home that are already damaged and even note it to your cleaning service before their arrival. - Communicate
The best way to get the desired results from any cleaning service is to identify expectations before the clean. Most services will give you a detailed quote or summary of what you can expect from them. If they don’t, be sure to ask for it before the team comes. If you want a specific area of your home to get special attention, simply tell your cleaning service.