Organize Vs Cleaning

By: Sabrina Ramos

Declutter Before The Cleaning Company Arrives

And Ways To Avoid Paying Too Much For a Cleaning

It's no secret that decluttering before your cleaning company comes is beyond helpful. It removes obstacles and helps ensure that when they come to clean, they can get right to it without worrying about moving unnecessary things out of the way.

If there is a mess in your home, it will require your cleaner to reorganize, and then clean. This not only takes up more time, but it also adds on to the price. Your cleaner is there to get the job done and to provide great work, with satisfaction guaranteed! It can be overwhelming and time consuming for not only them, but for you. Even professionals need a time frame to be able to complete a task.

As you may have noticed, organizing and cleaning are two different things that require different – or more – time and effort. To get more for your dollar, it is recommended to separate the two. Of course, not every home is the same and it all depends. Organizing doesn’t always take much time, but in most cases, it takes as much time as cleaning – if not more.

If you have children or pets, a good way to declutter is to gather everything and put it in one spot. You can let your cleaner know that they don’t have to worry about that area. For example, putting it all in one room until you have the chance to get to it. You can tell your cleaner to just save that room for the next visit. Another helpful gesture would be to put everything in a large container, so they can just quickly move it and clean around it. If you have dishes, try to load up the dish washer or stack them to the side. It is very considerate to take the clutter and put them all together so that they aren’t taking time out of their cleaning to pick something up here and there.

You want to help the cleaner, awesome! However, one thing that you should avoid at all costs is to CLEAN WHILE THE CLEANER IS CLEANING. Not only could you get in their way and slow down the process, but one of you could get injured. If there is a cleaning product or vacuum chord that either of you don’t see, you may end up tripping, and that is a liability that can take even more money out of both your pockets. Cleaning companies always appreciate the help; but try to do it before they arrive to avoid accidents and distractions.

If you would like to clean up a little before your cleaner comes, that’s fabulous! If you can not, try to put some things aside for the next visit. This will help everyone out.

In truth, communication is key when it comes to having a cleaning lady or cleaning company coming to your home. If you want something done, be upfront about it and try to mention it before the day of so it’s not a surprise. Things can get forgotten when new tasks are suddenly thrown into the mix. This goes for tasks or prices on both ends. If you want something done but it is too pricey for you, try to divide the cleaning into one or two parts. If you feel as though you are paying too much and not getting what you asked for, bring that up too. Be aware that cleaning is harder than it looks, so although something may seem expensive to you, you’re paying for the labor as well. Keep in mind that some companies charge a fee for last minute cancellations because you reserved a slot and cancelled without giving them time to fill it. Don’t wait until last minute to let them know that something may have changed. We all know emergencies happen but try not to make it a habit.

If you are looking for someone to clean your home, try shopping around first. Some companies provide the same amount of work for less; but do your research! Google them, look for reviews, check out their page and contact references! This all helps tremendously when looking for a cleaner.

If you already have someone, make sure to be courteous and communicate with them. If you need to organize but do not have the time to do it yourself, schedule that appointment first and separately. Ask questions and make sure to put time aside to avoid feeling overwhelmed and conflicted. House cleaning prices come in a variety of different ways, but the two top ways are by the hour, and by the project. A word of caution, paying by the project is the way to go. If you pay by the project you get the complete service done for one price. However, if you are paying by the hour, you either don’t get everything done or you end up paying more for the extra time that they are there.

One great way to save some cash and help out your cleaner is to ask if they give out discounts or coupons for references! This means that if you refer them to someone you may know and they get their home cleaned, it can help you out with future cleaning services. Some companies use this method to not only help out their clients but build their clientele.

Sharing, posting, reviewing, and referencing are all super helpful to your cleaning company. The best way for a business to prosper is through word of mouth. Supporting and helping those who help you, is a great way to ensure that the company you work with thrives and keeps coming back to you! It is also a kind gesture and a nice way to thank them!

The choice is yours! If you are ready for a change and looking for a team that understands your needs and will work with you towards the same goal, give us a call! We are here to help you. Schedule with us now and see for yourself! You will also receive 25% off on your third cleaning service. Today is the day to finally make a change.