Hiring a cleaning service is supposed to make your life easier, not more difficult. How involved do you need to be to make sure your house is ready to clean? The good news is that, as long as you follow a few guidelines, your home can be ready for your first house cleaning without much effort!
Declutter
Socks on the floor or a bathroom counter covered in beauty products may not be the best way to welcome the cleaning crew. Because of liability or a fear of misplacing your items, the crew may be hesitant to move anything you leave out. It’s best just to straighten up to make sure the crew can clean every inch of your home!
Secure Important Personal Items and Documents
While your crew has gone through background checks and thorough vetting, it is important to make sure you know where your valuables are and to keep them safe. Accidents happen, and you don’t want your cleaning crew to mistake an important bill or a precious knick-knack as trash.
Do the Dishes & Laundry (And Other “Chores”)
Your cleaning crew has a very important job: to make sure your house is shining by the time they leave. As nice as it would be, the dishes, laundry, or cleaning up after a pet shouldn’t be expected of them.
Figure out Pets
If you have pets who are wary of strangers or like to try to escape when people enter and exit your home, you may want to take them out of the house for the afternoon or lock them in a separate area not being cleaned. If your pets are friendly and non-troublesome, talk to the crew and make sure it won’t be an issue for your animals to be present during the cleaning.
Have a Conversation About Expectations & Details
Just like a relationship, communication is key! Before your first visit, make sure you discuss some important topics: How will the crew get into your home if you won’t be there (this includes any security system instructions)? Will they use their own supplies, or do you have special concerns or allergies and want them to use your supplies? What are your expectations for the service, and how will you provide feedback?
Check for Broken or Damaged Objects
Sometimes you may not notice a picture frame is cracked or there’s a dent in the wall. Make sure you’re aware of any damages to your home so you don’t notice them later on and become tempted to blame your cleaning crew!
Preparing for your crew’s first visit is an easy way to make sure you start the relationship off right.
Experienced Housecleaning in Frederick County, MD
We at Busy Bee Maids have been cleaning houses throughout Frederick County, Maryland, since 2001. You’re busy, and keeping your house clean is never easy. Our trained crews get to know your home, making sure it looks its very best every time. Contact us today to check one item off your to-do list!
