There’s a running joke in the media about having to clean before the professional cleaner gets there, so it isn’t obvious how “dirty” your house is. While literally precleaning isn’t correct, preparation is a great idea when you want to get the best professional cleaning experience possible! It’ll look a little different from what you might think, though. Take a look and see for yourself!
Why preparation matters
When you have a professional cleaner coming into your space, their goal is to get your space looking and feeling squeaky clean. Preparing for their arrival helps ensure this goal, and it also shows them that you value their time and expertise.
Many professional cleaning services will provide information on how to prepare for their arrival. You should use those as your guide, and also use the following tips to help perfect the experience!
How to prepare for your cleaning services
To help start a productive cleaning visit, here are some suggestions for preparing for your cleaner to arrive at your space.
Control the clutter
A professional cannot effectively clean what they can’t access or see! Try to clear away as much clutter as possible. This includes the basics, such as piles of clothing and children’s toys, but also things like dirty dishes and excess furniture/floor clutter. Anything that can be put away should be!
Have a pet plan
If you have inquisitive or potentially disruptive pets, make sure you have a plan for keeping them out of the way. For many, this means using a kennel, or confining them to a room that isn’t going to be cleaned. Even if you have the friendliest pet in the world, professional cleaners can’t do their jobs properly if there is a dog, cat, or other pet underfoot! Not to mention, not all people will be comfortable with pets following them around.
Leave a note for special instructions
If you need a bit of extra help with one area of your home, you can leave a note with special instructions! It’s always a good idea to let your cleaning team know about this beforehand, if possible, but a note is a great way to communicate effectively, too. Just make sure your request is within the cleaning contract you have in place.
Make sure your cleaners can enter your home safely
This can be anything from keeping doorways clear, or keeping gates unlocked, and even providing access codes to apartment buildings, etc. The same rule should be in place for spaces in the home, too! Can they access the windows easily to wipe them down? Can they access spaces behind the doors for easy sweeping or vacuuming? Try to minimize frustrations for accessing the spaces they will clean.
Your cleaning team is looking forward to doing their job properly, and these basic tips can help ensure that they are able to do just that! When all else fails, touch base with your professional cleaners to see if anything needs to be adjusted for easier cleaning in the future!
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