A few small things you can do the night before that make a huge difference in your first clean.
You're paying for time, so the more time your cleaner spends actually cleaning (instead of moving toys or hunting for a vacuum outlet), the better the result. Here's how to set them up.
The night before
- Pick up clutter from floors and surfaces — toys, laundry, mail, dishes.
- Run the dishwasher so the sink is empty.
- Strip beds if you'd like linens changed (and leave fresh sets out).
- Move anything fragile or valuable out of the way.
- Secure pets in a closed room or take them with you.
Day of
- Leave a note about anything specific you want focused on.
- Let them know about quirks — sticky locks, finicky vacuum cords, the cabinet that doesn't close.
- If you're not home, leave instructions for parking and entry.
What you don't need to do
You don't need to pre-clean. Truly. Cleaners would rather walk into a real-life home than a pre-staged one — it helps us see what actually needs attention.
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