How to Prepare Your Home Before Cleaners Arrive

Hiring a professional cleaning service should feel like a relief, not a chore. But if this is your first time booking a house cleaning, you might be wondering:

“Do I need to do anything before they show up?”

The answer is yes—a little prep goes a long way to help your cleaners work faster, more efficiently, and deliver a spotless result you’ll love.

Here’s exactly how to prepare your home before your cleaning crew arrives.

🧺 1. Tidy Up Personal Items (So We Can Clean, Not Organize)

We don’t expect your home to be spotless when we arrive—but clearing clutter helps us hit the ground running.

Pick up clothes, toys, and miscellaneous items

Clear off bathroom vanities and kitchen counters

Put away important paperwork, electronics, or fragile items

🛋 2. Clear Surfaces & Floors Where Possible

Moving a few items before we arrive allows us to focus on deep cleaning instead of navigating around objects.

Slide dining chairs back under the table

Lift items off the floor (shoes, baskets, gym bags)

Remove dishes from the sink if we're not doing them

🚫 The less we move, the more we clean.

🐶 3. Secure Your Pets (For Their Comfort & Our Safety)

We love animals—but vacuums, mops, and strangers can stress them out.

Crate your pets, keep them in a separate room, or take them out

Let us know in advance if you have pets we should be aware of

🐕 Bonus: Tell us their names so we can say hi!

🚪 4. Provide Clear Entry Instructions

Avoid last-minute confusion by confirming access ahead of time.

Will someone be home to let us in?

Should we use a lockbox, garage code, or key?

Where should we park?

📲 We’ll always text before arrival, but a smooth entry = a smoother service.

🧴 5. Let Us Know About Trouble Spots

Every home is different. If there’s a stained tub, dusty fan, or high-priority zone you want addressed—tell us upfront.

Leave a sticky note or walk us through on arrival

Mention if any products shouldn’t be used on certain surfaces

🧠 We’re pros, but communication makes it perfect.

🧼 6. Decide If You’ll Be Home or Out During the Cleaning

You’re welcome to stay or step out while we work. Either way, here’s how to help:

If staying: let us know your preferred working area

If leaving: make sure we can lock up and know how to reach you

💡 Some clients enjoy returning to that fresh-clean-home feeling—it’s like magic.

💬 A Word From Evergreen Maid Services

We’re here to make your life easier—not add stress. These simple steps ensure you get the most value out of your cleaning appointment and allow our team to deliver the high-quality results we’re known for.

📅 Haven’t booked yet? Schedule your cleaning and see why homeowners across Evergreen trust us to keep their homes fresh, clean, and stress-free.