How to prepare your home for professional cleaners

You do not need to clean before the cleaners arrive. You do need to clear, which is a different thing.

Put away personal items, paperwork and anything valuable. Cleaners work faster and more thoroughly on clear surfaces, and nothing gets moved somewhere you cannot find it.

Deal with dishes and laundry, or tell us they are part of the scope. Ambiguity here is the most common cause of a disappointing first clean.

Secure pets in one room and tell us which. It keeps the animal calm and lets the team work with doors open.

Finally, list your three priority areas on WhatsApp before the visit. If time runs short, the cleaner knows exactly where it should go.