When you put the time and energy into hiring a professional house cleaner, you want to know that you are getting your money’s worth, right? What you don’t do is going to be as important as what you do actually do to prepare for their arrival. Here are some helpful tips to help you steer clear of the major don’ts for your designated cleaning day.
The top “don’ts” for professional cleaners
While it’s always a good idea to check directly with the professional cleaner that you are looking to hire, here are some of the biggest potential problems that you’ll find across the board! When in doubt, ask your cleaner about all of these.
Don’t pre-clean your house
If you’ve ever done a quick search of what not to do, you probably will see this as one of the most common areas, which tends to confuse some people. Why would someone clean a house that they are paying to have cleaned?
There are many homeowners who may feel self-conscious about the state of their home, which is why they hire a cleaner in the first place. And yet, they will spend time sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, and cleaning their home before the cleaner arrives so that it doesn’t “look so bad.”
This is a “don’t” because your cleaner is going to come in and immediately clean those same surfaces again — and charge you for them.
What you can do, however, is clean up anything that makes cleaning difficult. You can spend your time tidying up toys, extra shoes or clothing, and other clutter that can slow down your cleaner when they arrive!
Don’t leave a list of things to do
Your cleaner is set up to arrive at your home to do a list of cleaning tasks that you have worked out with them beforehand. So, the next “don’t” is leaving a list of things to do that they will see when they arrive.
Sometimes you need a little bit of extra cleaning in one area (for example, cleaning inside of the refrigerator in anticipation of a dinner party). This is fine, but it’s something that you would work out beforehand with the cleaner so that they arrive knowing that the task that needs to be done.
If your cleaner sees a list of things to do, they may be unprepared and can refuse to do them, or charge you extra for the “inconvenience” of it.
Don’t expect them to do “everything”
You know that image of a maid in a book or movie? He or she does everything from cooking to cleaning to grocery shopping? Yeah, that assumption is a major “don’t” for a professional cleaner. They are there to clean, not be your assistant. So they don’t shop, cook, or accept deliveries or parcels, etc. Be respectful of your cleaner’s skills and don’t expect them to do “whatever needs to be done”.
Hiring a professional cleaner is a fantastic choice for making your life easier; however, it’s important to have a clear understanding of what they do or don’t do so that everyone is on the same page.
If you’re ready to make cleaning day easier (and actually get the most out of it), it starts with working with the right team. Reach out to DK’s Dustbusters to learn more about regular cleanings, deep cleaning, or commercial cleaning services tailored to your needs. Whether you’re looking for ongoing support or a one-time reset, their team is here to help. Get your free quote today and take one more thing off your to-do list.
