Don’t worry, we get it. We all get that strange feeling before the cleaners come that, oh no! Someone is going to see my disgusting toilet or they are going to judge how dirty my home is. This feeling is totally normal. While we completely understand this feeling, given we are clean freaks through and through, you don’t need to feel pressure when the cleaners come. There are definitely some small things you can do throughout your home before the cleaners come to get the most out of your service, and we will go through 7 key items below. Let’s get started!
- Pick up household items that may be scattered throughout the home
This may seem counter-intuitive but tidying up by picking up personal belongings from floors and tables throughout your home before a house cleaner arrives can help ensure they can reach all surface areas without having to avoid areas that are too scattered to clean. This also helps you know exactly where your personal items are after the cleaning service. Taking just a few minutes to organize your home will drastically make a difference once the cleaning is complete, also the cleaners will not waste time moving items and spend more time cleaning. We recommend putting food and dishes away, clearing off counters, tables, and picking up the floors.
- Protect valuables such as jewelry, small electronics and loose cash
House cleaning companies should put their employees through a thorough vetting and background check procedure, WE DO. If you haven’t built up a high level of trust with your house cleaner, be friendly and get to know them and in the meantime, protect your peace of mind by placing valuables in a secure area such as a safe or locked drawer or cabinet.
- Secure Pets
This safeguard depends on your pet’s comfort level with new people in the home and how comfortable the house cleaner(s) feel about pets, if your pets don’t handle unfamiliar people well, it will be a good idea to secure them in a backyard, closed room, or take them out for a fun play date while your house gets cleaned.
- Identify and repair any broken items around the home
Take a thorough look around your home for any broken or damaged items can help spare you the embarrassment of accidentally blaming your house cleaner for the damage he or she didn’t do.
- Identify problem areas that need special cleaning attention
Communication is key! If you have an area that you’d like the cleaner to devote extra attention to, make sure you communicate that to them prior to service. House Cleaners can’t read minds, and we want you to be happy with your service.
- Make sure they can get in
If you are going to be away during your home cleaning service, or if you’re setting up service for the first time, make sure the cleaning company already has or can get access to an entry key, as well as any special instructions for turning off/on a home security system and lights.
- Manage your expectation
There are certain duties you should not expect from a cleaner – moving furniture, washing outside windows, maintenance on appliances or fixing damaged areas caused by poor house cleaning techniques. While most cleaning services may be willing to perform deep cleaning tasks, expect to pay an additional fee for these services as they are typically not included in a standard clean.
If you follow these steps, you should have an excellent cleaning service that truly pays off and exceeds expectations. Most of all, pat yourself on the back because you booked the service and that’s the first step towards a healthy and clean home.
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