Get Your Home Ready for Your Weekly House Clean

There’s no doubt having a regular house cleaning service makes life easier, but that doesn’t mean you should leave everything up to your cleaner. Prepare for your cleaner and get more out of your cleaning service. Set your weekly cleaner up for success with our simple tips to get your home ready for weekly house cleaning.  

Leave Out Your Cleaning Supplies  

Prepare for your cleaner by making sure your cleaner has everything they need on the day of the service. Leave out your cleaning supplies and equipment so they can get to work immediately and don’t have to go searching for things. Our regular cleaners generally use your products and equipment, we find this suits the individualistic nature of home cleaning. Each home is different with different surfaces and materials; by sticking to your products the cleaner is able to ensure they are not using a product you may not like or even have a reaction to.  

Tidy Your Floors 

Tidying up your floors before the cleaner arrives will make your cleaner’s job faster, meaning they can get more cleaning tasks finished during your service. Prepare for your cleaner by picking up children’s toys, shoes, and clothes from the lounge and bedroom floors and put them away. This quick tidy means your cleaner can start sweeping, vacuuming, or mopping without first clearing the floor. If you leave your bed unmade and sheets on the floor, your cleaner may assume you want them washed, if that isn’t the case, then be sure to make your bed on your scheduled cleaning day. 

Clear Your Counters 

Keep your personal papers and other items safe and secure by clearing them off your kitchen counter or island. Your cleaner can clean and disinfect these surfaces without moving your documents or items. Remember that the more time your cleaner has to spend moving items, the less time they’ll have to clean your home. Be sure to check that your bathroom counters are also clear of clutter, move all toiletries, makeup and other personal items so your cleaner can clean the surface quickly.  

Keep Valuables And Personal Documents Safely Tucked Away 

We take great care to screen our cleaners, all candidates undergo a police check and an extensive background check before they begin working. However, just to be safe, we recommend putting away and securing any sentimental valuables or important documents you don’t want anyone to see. 

Secure Your Pets 

Your cleaner will have discussed your pets with you and advised you on the best process to follow for the cleaning service day. If you have a very friendly or energetic dog, you may want to consider putting them in a contained indoor or outdoor area during cleaning, so the cleaner does not have to worry about them escaping or walking through a freshly mopped floor. Securing your pet on the day of the day ensures your cleaner can then deliver a professional service without worrying about your pet getting in the way or being a distraction. 

Communicate With Your Cleaner 

Effectively communicating with your cleaner will improve your cleaning service. Our skilled cleaners provide a professional and tailored service. We offer an initial consultation to understand what services you want our cleaners to complete in your home and we recommend providing your cleaner with a list. You can change your cleaning priority list at any time and your cleaner will work to your new priorities. Having open and effective communication with your cleaner will also mean you can provide feedback on anything you want done differently. And if you want to change your schedule at any time you can discuss it with your cleaner or give us a call directly.  

Mark Off-Limit Areas 

If there are any rooms or spaces you don’t want cleaned, clearly communicate this in advance to prevent any misunderstandings. You will probably have discussed this with your cleaner during your first meeting. However, listing the rooms or areas that are off-limits on your priority list and keeping those doors closed is a helpful way to remind your cleaner.  

Provide Access Details 

Prepare for your cleaner – ensure the cleaner has clear instructions for entering your home, whether it’s leaving a key, providing a code, or being present when they arrive. It’s easy to forget to put your key in the lockbox or provide the new code for your cleaner, make sure you remember this important step.  

Check for Hazardous Areas 

Sometimes we don’t see potential hazards in our homes because we are used to navigating around them. Before your cleaner arrives do a quick check to see if there’s anything in their path or the rooms they are going to clean, that could be a hazard. Move sharp objects or anything fragile out of the way to keep the cleaner safe and prevent accidents during the clean. 

Put Through The Laundry Or Dishes  

If your cleaner hasn’t been given instructions to complete your washing or do your dishes, it’s a good idea to sort these tasks out yourself on the day of the service. It’ll mean you can come home to a completely clean home.  

Final Thoughts  

Coming home to a freshly cleaned home is a wonderful feeling, taking these steps ahead of your cleaning service will ensure you can get the most out of your clean. We train every team member to a high standard so they can provide an exceptional personalised cleaning service tailored to your requirements. A trusted team manager supports our professional cleaners; our friendly staff can also offer knowledgeable advice so you can get more out of your cleaning service. If you have any questions or want to discuss your service, you can speak with our local customer support team on 1300 363 646.