Professional cleaners are rightfully recognized for working efficiently and delivering results that may seem unattainable for some. It’s easy to chalk this up to having commercial-grade cleaning supplies and tools, but this isn’t all there is to it.
Professional cleaners utilize deep expertise and incredible skills to deliver the level of results you expect. However, there are some things that the pros won’t do. Here’s what professional cleaners won’t do – and why.
Moving Heavy Furniture or Appliances
Expert housecleaners typically won’t move heavy furniture, appliances, and electronics. If you want your cleaners to vacuum under the couch or sweep behind the refrigerator, pull those items out before the cleaners arrive.
Keep in mind that the cleaners also won’t move heavy furniture or appliances back in place. Plan to be in your home to move the items, if needed.
Cleaning Hazardous Materials
Routine cleaners are not trained to deal with hazardous material or dangerous situations. Mold, pest infestations, biohazards and other harmful substances often require special equipment and training for professionals to handle.
For safety reasons most professional cleaners will not clean:
- Mold problems
- Pest droppings or infestations
- Blood or other body fluids
- Chemical or toxic material spills
- Very poor conditions
Specialized cleaning services are better trained to handle these situations safely. This protects your home, your health and the safety of the cleaning professionals.
Handling Pets or Pet Waste
If your pet had an accident in the house, don’t expect the cleaners to take care of the mess. If you schedule a deep carpet cleaning service, cleaners can remove stubborn stains and odors, but they won’t pick up tangible messes or clean the litter box.
Often, pets seek an out-of-the-way area when they are about to be sick or when they make a mess in the house, so don’t assume there aren’t messes. Walk through your home before each service to look for pet messes that you might’ve overlooked.
Cleaning Hard-to-Reach or Unsafe Areas
If a home is unsafe or extremely unsanitary, cleaners may need to refuse or reschedule the service to protect everyone’s safety.
Professional cleaners may also avoid areas that could be risky to clean, including:
- Very high areas like rooftops or tall ceilings
- Spaces that are difficult to reach without the proper equipment
- Areas that are unsafe or unstable
These precautions help prevent accidents and ensure the cleaning can be done safely and properly.
Last-Minute Add-Ons Without Notice
Your cleaning experts will happily accommodate special cleaning requests as long as the projects are safe to do. However, some add-on services require more time to complete and may even require special tools and cleaning products.
Cleaners often serve several clients per day, so it’s important that they properly allocate time to deliver impeccable results for each client. Give your cleaners ample time to accommodate special requests.
How to Get the Best Results From a Cleaning Service
Preparing your home for your next cleaning service is essential in order to get the best results from the service. These are a few steps you can take to maximize your cleaners’ efforts:
- Remove the clutter, including dirty clothes on the floor, dishes in the sink, and kid and pet toys. This makes it easier for your cleaners to be thorough and efficient.
- Put all personal hygiene items on your bathroom counter in drawers and cabinets.
- Keep kids and pets out of the way. For their safety and for the benefit of your hardworking cleaners, keep the pets in the garage or outside during the service. If your kids must be present, monitor them closely so they don’t get underfoot.
- Give your cleaners special instructions. If you have special care instructions or want the cleaners to focus on a specific task, let them know ahead of time.
- Safeguard valuable items, including heirlooms, antique furniture, and anything fragile.
- Give your cleaners access to every room in the room. When you make an area off-limits – even unintentionally, that area of your home won’t be cleaned.
Using a professional cleaning service will leave you with a spotless home, but you can see that there are some tasks that the pros won’t do. You understandably want to get the most out of every cleaning service you schedule, and planning ahead is essential.
Tidyhere is the best cleaning service in Boston, and our expert cleaners know precisely how to get your home sparkling clean. Book a Tidyhere cleaning service for your home today.
