Before We Arrive

How Do I Prepare My Home Before a Cleaning?

A little preparation goes a long way. Here's what helps us do our best work — and what you can skip entirely.

The Short Answer

You Don't Need to Clean Before We Clean — But a Few Things Help

We hear this question often, and the honest answer is: you don't need to do much. We're here so you don't have to. That said, a few small things before we arrive help us spend our time on the actual cleaning rather than working around clutter — and you'll get more out of your visit as a result.

Quick Checklist

What Helps Before We Arrive

Pick Up Clutter Clear floors and surfaces We clean around items, not under or behind them. Picking up toys, clothes, and loose items lets us reach the surfaces underneath.
Secure Pets Keep pets in a safe space For their comfort and ours, it helps to have pets in a room, crate, or outside while we work.
Note Any Priorities Let us know what matters most If there's a specific area you want extra attention on, just mention it when you book or when we arrive.
Access Make sure we can get in Whether you'll be home or not, let us know how we're accessing the property ahead of time so there are no delays.
What You Can Skip

Things You Don't Need to Do

A lot of clients feel like they should tidy up before we arrive — and while picking up clutter is helpful, there's no need to pre-clean anything. That's what we're here for.

  • Don't scrub the bathroom before we get there — we'll handle it
  • Don't wipe down counters or surfaces — that's on our checklist
  • Don't buy cleaning supplies — we bring everything we need
  • Don't stay home if you'd rather not — many of our clients aren't home during their clean

If you have specific products you'd like us to use — for example, if someone in your household has sensitivities — just let us know in advance and we'll accommodate where possible.

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