You don't need to clean before the cleaners come — really. But ten minutes of prep means the team spends its time on cleaning, not moving things around. Here's what helps most.
Do this
- Pick up clutter from floors, counters and beds so surfaces can be wiped and vacuumed.
- Put away valuables, cash and medications.
- Secure pets or let us know how they do with visitors.
- Tell us your priorities — a guest bathroom, the oven, a nursery.
- Plan access: a key, a lockbox or a door code if you won't be home.
Skip this
- Pre-cleaning bathrooms or the kitchen
- Buying supplies — we bring professional products and equipment
- Staying home — most clients don't
For move-out cleans
Have the home empty if possible so we can reach inside cabinets and closets, and leave utilities on. See our move-out cleaning checklist for the details landlords inspect.
