What house cleaners bring
Supplies and equipment are part of the price, so the team arrives ready to work. That means the cleaning products and tools for the tasks on the checklist: dusting, wiping, scrubbing, vacuuming and mopping. You do not need to buy, borrow or set anything out.
The equipment follows the checklist. A standard clean vacuums carpets and rugs and mops hard floors, so the equipment for that work arrives with the team. The same goes for scrubbing tubs and showers, wiping counters and dusting reachable surfaces.
It is worth asking every company this before you book, because some expect the customer to provide products or a vacuum. Our short answer is in the cleaning FAQ, and how to hire a house cleaner covers the other questions to ask.
If you have a preference or a sensitivity, such as a delicate surface, mention it in your quote request so it is on record. We confirm details with you when you book.
How to prepare for house cleaners
A little preparation lets more of the visit go to cleaning. These are the steps that matter most.
Clear surfaces and floors
Cleaners wipe and dust surfaces, and they can only do that where they can reach. Put loose items away from counters, tables, nightstands and the bathroom. Clear clothes, toys and shoes from floors so they can be vacuumed and mopped.
Make room to work
Clear a path to the kitchen, the bathrooms and the stairs. Move laundry baskets, shoe racks and small furniture out of walkways so the team can reach every room and every floor edge.
Put valuables and fragile items away
Store cash, jewelry, important documents and anything fragile or sentimental somewhere safe. It keeps them out of the way and gives you peace of mind, whether you are home or not.
Tell us about pets
Mention pets in your quote request so it is on record. If a pet is nervous around visitors, plan where it will be during the visit.
Confirm access details when you book
Confirm access details when you book: how the team gets in, and any building entry, buzzer or gate details. Whether you are home or away, settling this ahead of time keeps the visit simple.
Mention anything that needs attention
Use the message box on the quote form to mention older floors, radiators, delicate surfaces or steep stairs, and any area that needs extra attention. Older buildings are common in Cambridge and Brookline, and cleaning old Cambridge and Brookline homes covers what to look out for.
Preparing for a deep clean or a move-out clean
A deep clean adds detail work such as baseboards, door frames and window sills, so clear the floor edges and the fronts of cabinets. A move-out or move-in clean covers an empty home, including inside cabinets, drawers and closets, and that goes best when your belongings are already out.
A last check before the visit:
- Loose items put away from counters, tables and the bathroom
- Clothes, toys and shoes off the floor
- Valuables and fragile items stored safely
- Pets mentioned in your quote request
- Access details confirmed when you book
- Notes about older floors, radiators or steep stairs sent with your quote
