Be prepared
Every cleaning company works a little differently. Don’t be afraid to ask questions! You want to make sure that you are on the same page as your cleaning service, and you don’t want to end up expecting things to be done if they are not offered by your service. Check out the company’s website, send them a quick email, or give them a call if you aren’t sure if they provide certain services like laundry, organization and etc.
Pick Things Up
It would be completely crazy for you to clean your house before your cleaning service arrives, but if your house is disorganized or your kitchen counters are stacked with dirty dishes, your cleaning service is going to do less “cleaning” and more picking up. Most people hire a cleaning service to do all of those tasks that they don’t like doing. Taking 30 minutes before the cleaners arrive to pick up toys, clothes, and dishes will help make sure they have time to get to the tasks you really don’t like. (IE: dusting, floors, baseboards, scrubbing toilets.)
Put Away Pets (If you have aggressive pets)
If you have aggressive pets, you should absolutely have a plan in place to keep the cleaning team safe when they arrive, but it’s also not a bad idea to keep your pets put away even if they are tame. Sometimes it’s the friendly pets that make it difficult for cleaners to do their job. It’s hard to clean when you have a loveable 40-pound golden retriever under your feet (Even loving pets sometimes they make the cleaning a little more difficult).
Prepare Your Team
Have special requests? Let us know! You can definitely leave a note for our cleaning team to let us know, but the most effective way to relay information is to contact your service directly. Most cleaning services have plans in place to relay information to their employees, so you don’t have to worry about them not seeing the note, or not realizing that it was left for them.
Prevent Lock Outs
It is so important to make sure that the cleaning service is able to access your home. Will you be home during the clean? Is there an alternate way for the team to get inside if you have to step out for a few minutes? If you’re signing up for recurring cleans, most services offer a key service. It’s definitely helpful to have a key on file for the team to use in case you aren’t home. Don’t forget to let them know if there is a gate code, alarm code, or any other special instructions.
There’s nothing quite like coming home to a spotless house (that you didn’t have to clean.) If you follow these quick tips, you’ll be ready to experience the wonderful world of hiring a professional cleaning service.