✨7 Simple Things to Do Before Your Professional Cleaner Arrives ✨

Hiring a professional cleaner is one of the best gifts you can give yourself — but a little preparation before your cleaner arrives can make that service even more effective.

The good news? You don’t need to deep clean before we show up (promise 🙃). Just a few small steps can help your cleaning tech focus on what really matters: making your home sparkle.

Here are 7 simple things you can do before your cleaner knocks that truly make a huge difference.

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1. Pick Up Loose Items (Clutter = Time Eater)

Think toys, shoes, mail, clothes, and random surfaces that became “temporary storage.”

When floors and counters are clear:

• Your cleaner can clean more thoroughly

• More time goes into scrubbing, not shuffling

• You get better results overall

👉 You don’t need perfection — just enough clear space for us to work our magic.

2. Secure Pets (If Needed)

We love pets — truly. But even the sweetest animals can get anxious around vacuums and unfamiliar noises.

Before your cleaner arrives:

• Put pets in a safe room, crate, or yard(if easily scared)

• Let us know if any pets may be free-roaming

• Share any special instructions ahead of time

This keeps your pets calm and your cleaner safe, which means a smoother clean for everyone.

3. Clear Sinks & Counters You Want Cleaned

If there’s a specific area you want extra attention on — especially kitchens and bathrooms — clearing it helps immensely.

Clearing:

• Bathroom sinks

• Kitchen counters

• Stovetops

…allows us to fully sanitize and detail those surfaces instead of working around items.

4. Communicate Any Priorities or Changes

Every home is different, and your needs may change week to week.

Before we arrive, let us know if:

• You want a specific room prioritized

• A space can be skipped

• There’s something new we should be aware of (paint, repairs, broken items)

Clear communication = happier results.

5. Make Sure We Can Access Your Home

This one seems obvious — but it’s surprisingly common.

Double-check:

• Door codes are current

• Keys are left where agreed upon

• Alarms are disarmed (or instructions provided)

Nothing delays a clean faster than not being able to get inside.

6. Do a Quick Dish & Laundry Reset

We don’t expect empty homes — real life happens — but heavy buildup can slow us down.

If possible:

• Move dirty dishes to the sink or dishwasher

• Toss laundry into baskets instead of floors

This lets your cleaner focus on cleaning, not organizing large piles.

7. Remember: You Hired Us for a Reason

This might be the most important tip of all.

You do not need to:

• Scrub beforehand

• Apologize for mess

• Feel embarrassed

Mess is literally our job. The more honest your home is, the better we can help you.

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A little prep goes a long way — and that’s the secret. These small steps help your cleaner focus on what really matters: making your home feel calm, fresh, and truly cared for. When your cleaner knocks, you can open the door knowing you’ve set the stage for a sparkling clean… and then go enjoy the peace that follows.

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