Preparing your house for a maid can be a tricky task. One challenge is understanding what information to convey to the cleaning service. Also, understanding a maid’s role and his or her expectations is key. On one hand, you want to clean up a bit to look presentable but on the other hand, you do not want to do the work that you are paying for. Here are some tips on how to prepare your house for a maid.
1. Communicate
– Leave instructions for garage doors, locks and keys, alarms, and pets.
– Be clear describing the length of stay and amount of payment.
– Convey special instructions for particular pieces of furniture.
– Provide feedback on the maid’s previous visit on areas that went well and areas that need improvement.
2. Clarify
– Read the contract and know if the maid will bring cleaning supplies.
– Provide directions to access cleaning supplies (e.g. vacuums, washing machine, etc.) you want used.
– Provide instructions for when you need certain areas cleaned by and what you expect the house to look like when you return home.
3. Understand
– A maid is there to clean, not to pick up and organize your belongings around the house.
– Maids have accidents, too – pick up items you do not want damaged in the cleaning process.
Other helpful tips:
– Don’t leave fragile objects in vulnerable locations around the house in case accidents happen.
– Tell your maid where to leave the clean dishes, unless you like searching through cupboards later.
– Take the kids to the park while the maid is there. You can get some fresh air and the maid can do his or her job without distractions.
Now that you have prepared your house for a maid, you are now ready to have your home cleaned. TalkLocal is a free service that will connect you directly to a maid service that can come when you need one. TalkLocal picks up to three high rated companies in your area for you to choose from.
