To ensure your home is cleaned to the highest standards and we can provide you with the best possible service, we ask that you follow these preparation guidelines before our team arrives.
1. General Preparation:
- Access to the Home: Please ensure that our team has easy access to your home. If you will not be present, kindly provide us with the key, alarm code, or any other necessary instructions to enter.
- Clear Pathways: Remove any obstacles or clutter from the areas that need to be cleaned (e.g., furniture, clothes, toys, etc.). This helps us clean more efficiently and prevents any accidental damage to your belongings.
2. Pet Preparation:
- Secure Pets: If you have pets, we recommend keeping them in a separate room or area of the house during the cleaning, especially if they tend to be nervous around strangers or cleaning equipment. If pets need to remain in the cleaning area, please let us know ahead of time.
- Pet Waste: Ensure that pet waste (e.g., litter boxes, dog waste) is cleaned up before our arrival. This helps us maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout the home.
3. Personal & Valuable Items:
- Store Valuables: Please secure valuable items like jewelry, important documents, cash, and fragile décor. We take the utmost care in your home, but it’s always best to protect your valuables.
- Sensitive Areas: Let us know if there are any areas or items you would prefer us to avoid or handle with extra care.
4. Special Instructions:
- Cleaning Focus: If you would like us to focus on particular areas, such as high-traffic zones, bathrooms, or kitchen areas, please inform us ahead of time. Special requests for deep cleaning (e.g., ovens, windows, or baseboards) should be specified during booking or at least 24 hours in advance.
- Product Preferences: If you have preferences regarding specific cleaning products (e.g., non-toxic or fragrance-free), please provide them ahead of time, or let us know if you would like us to bring eco-friendly cleaning supplies.
5. Floor and Carpet Protection:
- Floor Protection: If you have carpets, rugs, or delicate flooring (like hardwood), we may ask you to remove any fragile or valuable items to prevent potential accidents or damage. Our team will take extra care, but protecting high-traffic areas before cleaning is always helpful.
6. Furniture and Rooms:
- Room Preparation: If you have rooms that require cleaning (e.g., bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens), please remove any personal or small items from counters, tables, or shelves. This helps us thoroughly clean these areas without accidentally disturbing your belongings.
- Furniture Moving: Our team can move light furniture (e.g., chairs, small tables) to clean underneath. However, we do not move heavy furniture such as couches or large appliances unless discussed prior to the cleaning.
7. Trash and Recyclables:
- Trash Removal: We ask that you remove any trash or recyclables before the cleaning, so we can focus on dusting, mopping, and tidying up the space.
8. Alarm Systems:
- Security Systems: If your home has an alarm system, please deactivate it before our arrival or provide us with the necessary code to avoid false alarms.
9. Health & Safety:
- COVID-19 Precautions: If anyone in your household is feeling unwell, please let us know before our scheduled cleaning. Our staff will also inform you if they are experiencing any symptoms or exposure.
- Ventilation: We recommend opening windows or ensuring proper ventilation for a fresh and clean environment, especially if you prefer chemical-free cleaning methods.
10. Special Requests or Needs:
- Specific Needs: If there are any specific needs, such as elderly or mobility-impaired family members, let us know so we can provide extra care during our cleaning.
- Preferred Time: If you have a preferred time for cleaning (such as during the kids’ nap time or while you’re at work), please communicate this when booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
By following these preparation guidelines:
You ensure that we can deliver the best service possible while respecting your time, your home, and your belongings. A little preparation goes a long way in making the cleaning experience smoother for everyone!