How to Work Successfully With a Housecleaning Service

In today's world, you may have a complicated and hectic schedule that attempts to manage your career, your activities and a clean and efficient household. To do these things successfully, it may be helpful to use a professional housecleaning service. Before you hire a housecleaning company, you need to know how to work with them so that you can get the most out of their services.

Learn what you can do to work successfully with a housecleaning service in your home.

Make a Cleaning Task List

Make a short list of cleaning tasks that need to be completed on each housecleaning day. This list may have items that are always on the list and other items that are added when situations, guests, weather or seasons change. On housecleaning day, discuss and prioritize the items on the task list with your housecleaners.


Have Cleaning Tools and Supplies on Hand

If you like and use specific tools and cleaning products, you may want to have these on hand in case they are different from what your housecleaners normally use. Make sure to discuss your preferences with your housecleaners.

Here are some efficient housecleaning tools and supplies that you can have on hand for your housecleaners if they do not bring their own supplies or for your use in-between visits:

Bathroom Cleaning Supplies

Have a supply of disinfecting wipes as well as a tub and basin cleaner to clean your bathroom. Also, have a glass cleaner to clean mirrors and chrome surfaces and a toilet bowl cleaner tool with disposable scouring heads.


Kitchen Cleaning Supplies

To clean and maintain the many surfaces in your kitchen, supply your housecleaners with a multi-surface cleaner that can be used on wood cabinets and metal appliances as well as on your refrigerator and stove.

Scrub brushes, micro-fiber cloths and heavy-duty scouring pads can also aid in thorough kitchen cleaning.


Floor Cleaning Supplies

Keep a supply of manufacturer-recommended cleaning products for your wood, tile, stone and vinyl floors, as well as your carpets.


Be Flexible With Your Tools and Cleaning Supplies

Although you may be set in your ways as far as the specific types of cleaning products you use, keep in mind that your housecleaners have a lot of experience using cleaning tools and supplies and they may have opinions as to their effectiveness. If possible, be flexible and allow your housecleaners to use the cleaning products of their choice. These tools and products may work better than those you currently use.


Prepare Your House for Cleaning

Prior to a housecleaning day, put away all personal items, organize your papers, pick up clothing and toys and declutter the surfaces in all rooms that will be cleaned. This will ensure that your housecleaners can easily work in your home and make the best use of their time.

If you have children, alert them to your housecleaning schedule so that they can be out of the way at that time. If you have pets, confine them to one room so that your housecleaners can easily work around them safely and efficiently.

Discuss Housecleaning Tasks With Your Housecleaners

After using your housecleaners a few times, ask them how you can make their job easier. In this way, you can work together to clean and maintain your home.

To have your house cleaned exactly the way you like it, contact NorthStar Cleaning & Property Services. We are licensed, bonded and insured professionals and can tailor our services to meet your requirements, needs and schedule.