How to Get Ready for House Cleaners
By Trusted House Cleaning Services Fulshear · Published
You do not have to clean before the cleaners come. Clear the floors and counters you want cleaned, decide where your pets will be, share how we get in and point out any delicate or damaged surfaces. Confirm extras like the fridge, oven, windows or a sheet change when you book.
What should I pick up before the cleaners arrive?
Put away loose clothes, toys, mail and cords from the floors and counters. That lets us clean the surfaces instead of guessing where your things belong. Picking up is not the same as scrubbing, so leave the actual cleaning to us.
Decide which rooms you want cleaned and close the doors on any we should skip. A quick note about a sleeping baby or a home office helps. If you want help organizing rather than a tidy-up, bring it up before booking because it changes the job.
- Clear the bathroom counters and shower floor.
- Empty the sink and clear off the stovetop.
- Put away jewelry, medications and private papers.
- Set out clean sheets if you added a sheet change.
How do I plan for pets and entry?
Tell us the gate code, the parking situation and how we will get in, whether that is a door code, lockbox or key. Test the code before the visit and explain any alarm. Send access details privately by phone or text, never in a public post.
We are pet friendly and calm around dogs and cats. Still, let us know which room your pets will be in and whether any of them like to slip out the door. A secure, comfortable spot for them makes the visit easier for everyone.
Should I mention special surfaces or damage?
Yes. Natural stone, sealed wood, acrylic tubs and specialty appliances may need gentler products. If you have care instructions, leave them out. If you are not sure what a counter or floor is made of, just tell us.
Point out cracked glass, loose fixtures, worn grout or surfaces that were already stained. Cleaning can remove dirt but leave old damage visible. A quick heads-up keeps everyone on the same page about what was there before we started.
How do I make sure the clean covers what I care about?
Name the two or three spots that matter most to you, and check that they fit the service you booked. The inside of the fridge or oven, cabinet interiors, windows, blinds and sheet changes may need to be added. A photo can help us understand the condition of a room.
When we finish, walk through the main rooms with the checklist in mind. If something stands out, tell Trusted House Cleaning Services Fulshear right away by phone or text so we can talk it through. Moving out of an empty home? Use the move-out checklist instead of this one.
Put the plan into practice
Review our first-time cleaning checklist, compare how pricing works, or use the free interactive cleaning checklist. We clean homes in Fulshear, Katy, Weston Lakes and Richmond; confirm the date for your address when you request a quote.