Here’s how to prep before your cleaner arrives…

Heating/Cooling- Please set your A/C or heating temperature to 65-72 degrees F, especially during the summer months. We won't be able to clean in houses that are too hot and pose a safety risk to our employees.

Clear the floors- It is greatly appreciated if you could do your best to pick as many items off of the floor as possible. This means putting away children’s toys, putting away clothes, returning shoes to where they belong, and ensuring that animal toys are not strewn about. Having clear floors will enable your cleaning tech to sweep, mop, and vacuum quickly so your home will be clean in a snap.

Tidy up the counters- Kitchen counters, islands, and bathroom vanities get cluttered pretty quickly – especially if you have many people living in the house. Before your professional cleaner arrives, please do your very best to put away stray items that are on any surface you would like cleaned. House cleaners are not usually instructed to organize your personal items. If they cannot easily access a surface, they may not be able to clean that section of your home.

Put away valuables and important documents- To avoid improper placement or any important documents accidentally being trashed, make sure you have removed or locked away expensive electronics and important documents that would be devastating to lose. You will also want to lock away expensive jewelry and sentimental items that you couldn’t bear to lose.

Secure any pets- This will likely vary from household to household. If your animals and cleaning staff are comfortable around each other, you may not have to crate your pets or take them out of the house with you. However, if you are even one bit unsure, you should absolutely separate your pets from the cleaning staff – especially if it’s their first time visiting your home.

Leave specific instructions, if necessary- If there are any problems areas in your home that your professional cleaning staff should be aware of, it’s important that you communicate that with them. You can do this verbally or in a hand-written note that has been left in an obvious place. Communicating your wants and needs is the best way for you to get the experience you’re looking for!

Prepare your bed/bedding-  It is always best to check with the service provider whether doing laundry and making the bed is included in the service fees. Make sure to leave everything ready, clean and prepared for the housecleaner. Make sure to leave extra bedding out for your cleaning tech to avoid putting on the wrong or misplacing  any linens.

No food or dishes mess- This cannot be stressed enough. If you have food left-overs, make sure to store it in tupperwear if you want to save it for later, or throw it in the garbage. Chances are, the cleaning staff won’t know what to do with it and will throw it away. Similarly, clean or put away the dishes if this is not included in your services, as this is an extra charge.

Dishes and Laundry services- If you are interested in dish and/or laundry services,  be sure to communicate this with your cleaning tech before they arrive. As this is an additional service and will require extra fees. Make sure that all dirty laundry that's needing to be washed is gathered in one specific area to ensure your cleaning tech doesn't miss anything.

Same goes for dishwashing services, make sure all dirty and clean dishes are clearly separated to ensure there isn't ‘rewashing’ or any dishes that are missed.