Booking a professional clean is the first step - but a bit of preparation beforehand means the cleaner can focus on actual cleaning rather than working around obstacles. Here is what to do.
Do: Tidy Before the Cleaner Arrives
Cleaning and tidying are different things. Your cleaner is there to clean surfaces, floors, bathrooms and kitchens - not to put things away or sort laundry. Before the cleaner arrives, do a quick tidy: items off surfaces where possible, clothes off the floor, dishes done or in the dishwasher.
Do: Point Out Priorities and Problem Areas
If there are specific areas you want extra attention on - a particularly grimy oven, a bathroom with limescale build-up, a carpet stain - mention this at the start. This allows the cleaner to allocate time appropriately.
Do: Ensure Access to All Areas
Make sure the cleaner can access every room in scope. If there are areas you want excluded, let the cleaner know clearly at the start.
Do: Secure Pets
If you have pets, secure them in a room that is not being cleaned. Cleaning products can irritate animals in close contact with treated surfaces.
Do Not: Pre-Clean Before the Cleaner Arrives
Beyond the tidy, you do not need to clean before a professional arrives. Applying household products to surfaces can leave residue that interacts with professional cleaning solutions.
Do Not: Stay in the Same Room
The most efficient cleans happen when the cleaner can move freely between rooms. If you prefer to be home, working in one room while the cleaner works through others is the most practical approach.
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