Cleaning day

What to do — and what not to do

Ten minutes of prep gives your helper more time on the things that actually make a home shine.

Please do

  • Leave a clear parking spot near the entrance
  • Pick up toys, clothing and paperwork so we can clean surfaces
  • Secure pets in a safe room or crate
  • Tell us your priority rooms in the booking notes
  • Set the thermostat to a comfortable working temperature
  • Leave access instructions (code, lockbox, key) in your account

Please don't

  • Don't plan to stay home during the clean — for safety and insurance reasons the home must be vacant unless an administrator has approved an exception
  • Don't schedule other trades in the same rooms at the same time
  • Don't leave cash, jewellery or medication out in the open
  • Don't ask helpers to use ladders above 2 steps
  • Don't leave sharp objects or needles in bins
  • Don't run laundry or dishwashers we need to access
  • Don't tip in cash — gratuity can be added to your invoice

On the day itself

  1. Arrival window

    You'll get an on-my-way text 30 minutes before your helper arrives.

  2. During the clean

    You're welcome to stay or head out. Access notes in your account are followed exactly.

  3. After

    A photo summary and completion note is sent, then your invoice is charged automatically.