Getting the most from your professional cleaning starts before the team arrives. A few minutes of preparation helps your cleaners focus on the actual cleaning instead of organizing, and it ensures they reach every surface you care about. Here is how to prepare.
Before the Cleaning Team Arrives
- Pick up clothes, shoes, toys, and personal items from floors and surfaces
- Clear countertops of dishes and small appliances you want cleaned around
- Put away valuables, jewelry, and fragile items
- Make sure the cleaning team can access bathrooms, bedrooms, and closets
- Secure pets in a safe, comfortable area or let the team know about them
- Share any special instructions or priority areas
What About Dishes and Laundry?
Most cleaning services do not wash dishes or do laundry unless specifically requested. Loading the dishwasher or putting laundry in a hamper before the cleaning helps the team focus on surfaces, floors, and bathrooms.
Parking and Building Access
If you live in a Boston apartment building with limited parking, restricted access, or a doorman, share parking tips and entry instructions ahead of time. This helps the cleaning team arrive on time without delays.
Communicate Your Priorities
Every home is different. If there are areas you especially want focused on — like a kitchen that gets heavy use, a bathroom that needs extra attention, or baseboards and windowsills — let us know before or at the start of the visit.