A dust-free and fresh-smelling home provides an immediate retreat from any stresses in your life. With such a busy life, however, you may not be able to keep your house as clean and organized as you’d like. Hiring a house cleaning service will ensure it remains spotless even when you don’t have time to do the work yourself.  Before the housekeeper arrives, use this etiquette guide to make sure the process goes smoothly for everyone.

What to Expect When Hiring a House Cleaning Service

1. Consider Pre-Cleaning

You are not required to clean before the house cleaner shows up, but it can sometimes be beneficial. This largely depends on how often the cleaner visits and for how long. If they only stop by for one hour a week, picking up clutter before they arrive will allow them to spend their time on more intensive work that you don’t have time to handle. If you have more frequent or thorough cleanings, the cleaners can typically manage clutter more easily.

2. Limit Distractions

Some companies require the client to be there while the cleaner is present at all times. Other cleaning businesses or individual housekeepers may not have a preference. In either case, it is recommended to stay out of the area where they are tidying and keep pets in a separate room or outside to avoid distractions. If you don't have to stay, you may consider leaving the house to give the cleaners space, but be aware of how long they estimate the cleaning to take.

3. Provide Instructions

Clear communication will help solidify expectations for you and your housekeeper. If there are specific areas that need to be cleaned, pass those instructions along to the house cleaning company. Similarly, make the cleaner aware of any rooms or areas that they should not enter or clean. If you have a preference about the cleaning products and tools your housekeeper uses, leave them out or show them where they are kept, but many cleaners will supply their own products when they visit. Write these details or other instructions down, and make sure you both have a copy.

4. Tip the Staff

While it is not always expected, a tip can show how much you appreciate your housekeeper’s work. If you decide to leave them a tip, the standard amount is about 20 percent of the bill. You can always tip even more generously to indicate your satisfaction, though.

When you don’t have time to spruce up your home, let the professionals at Garcia’s House Cleaning & Janitorial Services do it for you. This locally owned house cleaning company provides residential and commercial cleaning services to clients in Maricopa, AZ. Their team provides everything from basic tidying to detailed deep cleaning. Call them today at (623) 703-6224 to schedule an appointment.