How to Prepare Your Home for a Deep Clean (Minnesota Edition)

If you’ve booked a deep clean for your Minnesota home — first of all, congratulations.

Your life is about to get easier, your stress is about to go down, and your home is about to experience a transformation that feels like pressing a reset button. ✨

But many homeowners ask us…

💬 “Do I need to do anything before my cleaners arrive?”

 💬 “Should I tidy up or leave everything as-is?”

 💬 “What helps you do your best work?”

As a family-owned cleaning company proudly serving the Northwest Metro for over a decade, we want your deep clean to feel effortless — and results to be jaw-dropping.

Here’s your complete Minnesota-focused guide on how to prepare your home for a deep cleaning.

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⭐ 1. Do a Light Tidy (But No Actual Cleaning!)

We don’t want you scrubbing anything — that’s literally why we’re coming.

But a quick tidy helps your cleaning techs maximize their time on the actual cleaning rather than moving items around.

What to tidy:

✔ Toys

 ✔ Shoes

 ✔ Papers/mail piles

 ✔ Dirty dishes in the sink (we don’t need perfection — just access!)

 ✔ Clothes on the floor

 ✔ Pet toys

Why it matters:

Every minute we spend picking up is a minute we can’t spend deep-cleaning baseboards, scrubbing grime, or shining your bathroom fixtures.

Our motto: You tidy. We scrub. Together, magic happens. ✨

⭐ 2. Secure Pets (For Safety + Sanity)

We LOVE pets — most of our Sparkle Squad have fur babies at home.

But for everyone’s safety (including your pets!), please:

• Place them in a closed room

• Use a kennel or gated area

• Or bring them with you if you leave during the clean

This keeps pets calm and ensures our team can fully focus on cleaning without spooking or tripping over a very enthusiastic golden retriever. 🐾

⭐ 3. Make a “Wish List” for Your Cleaning Team

During your deep clean, we'll cover everything in our top-to-bottom detailed checklist… but every home has unique areas you care most about.

Tell us if you want extra attention on things like:

 ✔ Inside fridge

 ✔ Shower glass

 ✔ Baseboards

 ✔ Entryway salt buildup (Minnesota winter… enough said 😅)

 ✔ Pet hair removal

 ✔ Kitchen grout

 ✔ Ceiling fan dust

We LOVE knowing what will make you happiest — communication makes your results even better.

⭐ 4. Clear Off Bathroom + Kitchen Counters

You don’t need to fully empty them — just remove items that are easy to move.

This helps us:

 ✔ Clean faster

 ✔ Scrub more effectively

 ✔ Disinfect every inch

 ✔ Make your surfaces gleam like new

If we spend less time moving items, we spend more time polishing, scrubbing, and restoring the shine.

⭐ 5. Make Sure We Have Access

Before we arrive, double-check:

 ✔ Key/garage code is active

 ✔ Door is unlocked if arranged

 ✔ Security alarms are off or disarmed

 ✔ Pets aren’t blocking the entry

Minnesota winters can be unpredictable, so if your driveway is icy or snow-packed, a quick salt sprinkle helps us get equipment inside safely.

⭐ 6. Communicate Any “No Touch” Areas

Every family has personal items, fragile décor, or off-limits spaces. Let us know ahead of time and we will ALWAYS respect boundaries.

Examples:

• Heirlooms

• Sensitive electronics

• Baby nurseries

• Craft or hobby projects

• Work-from-home setups

• Medication areas

Your comfort and privacy matter to us. 💗

⭐ 7. Prepare Anything You Want Us to Use (Optional)

We bring everything needed — professional-grade tools, solutions, and vacuums.

But if you prefer something specific, just set it out:

 ✔ Your own vacuum

 ✔ Specific product for stone counters

 ✔ Specialty hardwood cleaner

 ✔ Allergy-free solutions

We’re here to give you your ideal clean.

⭐ 8. Let Us Know If You’ll Be Home or Out

Either is totally fine — most deep cleans take several hours.

Just let us know:

 ✔ When you’ll be home

 ✔ If anyone else will stop by

 ✔ If you want us to lock up

 ✔ Preferred communication method

Minnesota winters often mean early sunsets — so we leave your home secure, warm, and sparkling.

⭐ 9. Plan to Enjoy the Results ✨

There is nothing… NOTHING… like walking into a freshly deep-cleaned home.

Your floors shine.

 Your bathrooms sparkle.

 Your kitchen smells fresh.

 Your whole home feels different.

Most families tell us the deep clean instantly reduces stress and makes their space feel more like a sanctuary.

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⭐ Final Thoughts ⭐

Preparing for a deep clean doesn’t have to be difficult — a few small steps make your results shine even brighter.

When you work with Sparkling Homes Cleaning, you’re not just getting cleaners. You’re getting a passionate, detail-loving, Minnesota-based team that genuinely cares about giving your family more peace, more time, and a home you LOVE being in.

✨ Ready for your deep-clean transformation? ✨

Request a Quote Here!!!!