Get More From Every Cleaning Visit: A Homeowner's Prep Guide

1. Clear the surfaces (10 min)

Pick up clothes, toys, dishes, and mail. You're not pre-cleaning — you're giving the pro clear surfaces to clean.

2. Communicate your priorities (3 min)

Tell your cleaner upfront — the shower grout, the kitchen, the baseboards. A short note or two-minute walkthrough beats hoping they'll guess.

3. Secure pets and valuables (2 min)

Settle pets somewhere comfortable and out of the way. Put jewelry, cash, and sensitive documents in a drawer or safe.

4. Know what's yours to provide

Most pros bring their own products — confirm when you book. If you have preferences, set them out with a note.

5. Do the walkthrough

Check bathrooms, kitchen, and floors before they leave, while there's still time for touch-ups.

What not to do

• Don't hover  — give them room to work.
• Don't apologize for the mess — cleaning is literally why they're there.
• Don't change the scope mid-visit without asking what it costs.

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Related: The Room-by-Room Deep-Clean Checklist — work through your home top to bottom without missing a thing.