Keeping Your Business and Home Clean

When you hire a cleaning service, it may seem ridiculous that there are things, particularly certain cleaning duties that you need to do beforehand. However, this is the case if you want to make the most out of the cleaning service you hire. There are some basics that a cleaning service will not do so that they can focus on the bigger picture, which is doing everything you don't want to do like wash the floors, dust, and clean the bathroom head to toe. To make the most of these services, here are five things you should do beforehand:

1. Pick Up Clutter: The first thing you should do is pick up the clutter, such as the dirty laundry on the floor, any trash, and the kid's toys. Doing this is going to make it much easier for the floors to get cleaned by the cleaning service you have hired. This is also important to ensuring that nothing is misplaced, which can be frustrating for you later on. 
2. Secure Valuables: Even though you have hired a trustworthy cleaning service, most likely, it's still important to secure your valuables. This way, you know where it is and that it's safe. Besides, while the cleaning service is there cleaning, the entrances to your home may not be secure, which means that anyone can attempt to take advantage and enter your home in an attempt to steal any valuables that may be inside. 
3. Secure Your Pets: The staff coming to clean your home may be allergic to certain pets, so it's important to keep your pet secure in a kennel or have them stay at a friend's house while the cleaning is being done or take them along with you wherever you are going. Besides, since the cleaning service staff will be in and out of your home, there is plenty of opportunity for your pet to attempt to escape. Keeping them secure is not only important for the cleaning staff's safety, but also your pet's. 
4. Leave a List: It's a good idea to leave a list of specific areas you want the cleaning staff to pay more attention to. For example, if you want the guest room and bathroom cleaned thoroughly because you are having guests staying with you, you should mark this in the note. This is the best way to take advantage of the cleaning services you have hired. 

When you do these four things before the cleaning service arrives, you can be sure that you take advantage of the service and they are able to do a better job for your home, as well.