What services do home cleaners actually provide?

If the task of making your home squeaky clean and keeping it that way just doesn’t seem plausible, then it might be time for you to enlist the help of a professional cleaning service. But what is it that professional house cleaners actually do? And are there chores which, try as you might, you won’t be in a position to avoid? 

The short answer is no. Use a home services provider to request a service that meets your home and the needs of your household, and you’ll soon secure the right cleaning package for the job. However, there are a few handy details to be mindful of if you really want to enhance the quality of your domestic life…

How do I prepare my home for cleaning?

There’s really very little you are supposed to do in preparation for the arrival of cleaning experts. The main thing to have in mind is that there’s no reason to do any pre-cleaning, so don’t worry about the mess, no matter how terrible it may seem! Professionals have it all planned out and they’re sure to stay on top of things from the get-go.

However, it’s a good idea to remove any clutter, such as toys, clothes, books and magazines, dishes, before your cleaners arrive. This will make the thorough and efficient cleaning of all the surfaces easier. Also, if you want the bed linen and towels changed, be sure to indicate where the clean ones are. Last but not least, make sure your pets are in a safe location so the cleaners can go about their work without being distracted.

You can make special requests, of course, and design your own cleaning checklist, depending on the needs, type and size of your household. You can also ask your cleaners to pay special attention to certain areas of your home and clean them more thoroughly or more frequently. Other than that, you’re all set! 

Do I need to prepare any cleaning products and equipment?

No need to provide the cleaning tools and supplies, since your cleaners will bring their own. Still, you can talk to the cleaners before the first cleaning session and get all the details. For instance, you can ask the cleaners about the type of cleaning products they plan on using. You can also take the opportunity to let them know if green cleaning products are your preferred choice.

What can I expect from a home cleaning service?

By finding a top-rated cleaning company in your area, you can expect nothing short of superior customer experience and outstanding service quality. House cleaners are professionals who will leave no stone unturned in an effort to make your home spick-and-span. 

In the more specific sense, the house cleaner will perform a range of services, depending on your chosen cleaning package. Bear in mind that there is usually an extra charge for some services which require more work, such as cleaning after pets.

A typical premium house cleaning checklist looks like this:

• Vacuuming carpets and floors
• Sweeping and mopping floors
• Emptying trash
• High and low dusting
• Cleaning door handles and light fixtures
• Dusting windows, window sills and ledges
• Changing linen (often as an additional service)
• Cleaning kitchen appliances on the outside (the microwave is cleaned inside as well)
• Wiping countertops and outside of the kitchen cabinets
• Doing the dishes (often as an additional service)
• Cleaning and disinfecting the toilet
• Cleaning the sink, bath tubs and/or showers

Special services include deep cleaning, move in/move out cleaning, post-construction cleaning, cleaning of vacation and Airbnb rentals, window cleaning etc. All of these cleaning services cover more specific areas and go into more detail. Of course, if you prefer, you can always ask for a more personalized, custom-made house cleaning checklist. Both you and your home deserve the best!

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