Hiring a professional cleaning service is an excellent decision to keep your home spotless and bacteria-free. However, many clients ask: “Should I do anything before the professionals arrive?”
The answer is yes. While you don’t need to get out the cleaning supplies, there are small steps you can follow to facilitate the cleaning team’s work and achieve better results.
In this article, we’ll explain how to prepare your home step by step to make the most of your cleaning investment.
Communicate Your Needs and Priorities
Before the cleaning team arrives, make sure you have explained:
- Which areas you want cleaned, if it’s not typically included in service.
- If there are any restricted or delicate areas.
- What type of service you hired (basic cleaning, deep cleaning, move-in/out cleaning, etc.).
Tip: If there’s a surface that needs special attention (stains, grease, dust buildup), mention it in advance.
Put Away Personal Items
Effective cleaning requires clear access to surfaces. Therefore, it’s important that before the professionals arrive:
- You put away clothes, toys, papers, or loose items.
- You organize areas like desks, nightstands, or vanity tables.
Why? This allows the team to clean better and prevents your personal belongings from being damaged or accidentally disorganized.
Secure Your Valuables
Although a professional team works ethically, it is advisable to:
- Store cash, jewelry, important documents, or delicate electronic devices.
- Notify them if there are very fragile or sentimental items.
Remember: Taking care of your belongings is also part of the process!
Ensure Easy Access to Your Home
So that the staff can work without interruptions:
- Make sure doors are unlocked, have the key ready, or notify staff of access codes, if you won’t be there
- If you live in a building with security, notify reception.
- Clear hallways or stairs to prevent accidents.
If you have pets, consider keeping them in a separate room or in a crate to prevent them from interfering or getting stressed. Don’t worry too much about your furry friends. Eckler Cleaning team members are trained how to interact with pets with all types of personalities.
Unplug and Turn Off What’s Necessary
If you desire a deeper cleaning:
- Unplug small appliances like blenders, toasters, or coffee makers.
- Remove food from countertops or kitchen areas if you want those areas cleaned.
This allows for appliance cleaning around and underneath them without risk of accidents.
Ventilate or Indicate if You Want Air Freshener Used
Some clients prefer fragrance-free products or mild scents.
Recommendation: Advise in advance if you have allergies, small children, or sensitivity to certain odors.
Leave Clear Instructions (if you won’t be present)
If you won’t be home during the service:
- Leave a note or send a message with specific instructions.
- Indicate where to leave the key upon departure.
- Provide a contact number for any urgent questions.
BONUS: Have Clear Expectations
Remember that a professional cleaning can transform your home, but not all services include organizing, laundry, or dishwashing (unless specified). Clearly discussing what your package includes avoids misunderstandings.
Your Home Ready to Shine with Eckler Cleaning Services
Preparing your home by following these simple steps will allow us to maximize cleaning time and focus on what truly matters: leaving every room, every corner of your house, impeccable. From appliance cleaning to outdoor cleaning of patios and gardens, we are here to serve you.
Ready to experience the difference of a truly clean home? Contact Eckler Cleaning Services today at 574-870-6730 to schedule your service in Hendricks County and surrounding areas. We look forward to making your home shine!
Written by: Maynor Gonzales, Eckler Cleaning Services
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