How to Prepare Your Home for a Professional Cleaning Service

Hiring a professional cleaning service is a great way to simplify your life and save time for more important things. In this article, we’ll discuss several key points that will help you get the most out of your cleaning service and maximize productivity.

Table of Contents

• Clear the Space
• Consider Your Cleaning Goals
• Remove Valuable and Fragile Items
• Ensure Your Pets Are Secured
• Identify Challenging Areas
• Leave Any Specific Instructions, If Necessary

Clear the Space

Remove clothing, toys, drying racks, chairs, and anything else that might hinder the cleaning process. This allows the cleaning team to focus on cleaning rather than moving items around. Additionally, you’ll know exactly where you placed everything, avoiding any confusion later. If there are items you need to keep in their current place, inform your cleaning company upon arrival, and they will work around these areas.

Consider Your Cleaning Goals

While the cleaning service is on its way, think about what you’d like them to focus on. Where will a simple floor wash suffice, and where might extra attention be needed? Ultimately, we’re doing this for you, so we want to be on the same page to provide the best possible service. Alternatively, you can ask us to use our discretion, and rest assured, we will leave you satisfied.

Remove Valuable and Fragile Items

This is for their safety. We always approach the cleaning process carefully and meticulously, but to avoid damaging or misplacing valuable or fragile items, it’s best to remove them and inform us of areas that need to be avoided or treated with extra care. In this case, communication is also key to a successful cleaning. Here are some items you may want to consider as fragile and move to a safe location before the cleaning begins:

• Glassware (e.g., drinking glasses, wine glasses)
• Vases
• Ceramic or porcelain figurines
• Picture frames with glass
• Mirrors
• Antique or delicate furniture pieces
• Decorative plates or bowls
• Crystal items (e.g., chandeliers, ornaments)
• Lamps with glass shades
• Electronic devices (e.g., TVs, computers, tablets)
• Collectibles or heirlooms
• Artwork (especially those with glass covers)
• Musical instruments
• Jewelry
• Delicate clothing or fabrics (e.g., silk, lace)

Ensure Your Pets Are Secured

The use of a cleaning service can be unexpected for your pet due to many new smells, noises, and unfamiliar people, which may overwhelm them a bit. In such cases, we recommend securing them in another room, especially if it’s the first time.

Identify Challenging Areas

Point out any challenging areas where dirt might remain or may have been missed during your cleaning or a previous cleaning session. This will make our job easier and ensure the results meet your expectations.

Leave Any Specific Instructions, If Necessary

Besides hard-to-clean areas, there are many instances where caution is needed, such as with special surface materials in the kitchen or sink. If so, please provide us with manufacturer instructions so we can be more careful.

Conclusion

Hiring professional cleaning services can greatly simplify your daily life. By using these tips, you can achieve maximum productivity and get the results you expect, ensuring you always return to a clean and bright home. If you have any questions or are ready to book cleaning services, please contact us, and we will be happy to assist you.