How to Prep Your St. Louis Home for a Professional Cleaning Visit

Hiring a professional cleaning service takes a big task off your plate—but a little preparation can go a long way. If you want to get the most out of your cleaning appointment, it helps to make your home easy to access, easy to navigate, and ready for a deep clean.

Here’s how St. Louis homeowners can prepare before the cleaning crew arrives—and why it matters.

1. Tidy Up (But Don’t Clean!)

You don’t need to scrub anything before we arrive—that’s what we’re here for. But picking up clutter helps us clean more efficiently.

Before your cleaning, take a few minutes to:

• Clear dishes from counters and sinks
• Pick up toys, clothes, or personal items from the floor
• Remove stacks of mail or loose papers from tables
• Put away food or small appliances in the kitchen

This lets your cleaners focus on surfaces, not sorting through stuff.

2. Secure Valuables and Fragile Items

While we always treat your home with care, it's a good idea to secure:

• Cash or important documents
• Jewelry or small electronics
• Breakable keepsakes or delicate decor

This prevents accidental damage and gives you peace of mind during the visit.

If you have any areas that should not be cleaned—like a home office with sensitive equipment—just let us know ahead of time.

3. Plan for Pet Safety

We love pets, but cleaning machines and new people can cause stress or confusion.

To prepare:

• Secure pets in a crate or closed room during the cleaning
• Let us know if your pet is reactive to vacuums or strangers
• If your pet is friendly and free to roam, give us a heads-up so we can greet them gently

Our eco-friendly cleaning for pet owners article also has helpful tips for keeping furry friends safe during service.

4. Give Clear Entry Instructions

If you won’t be home, make sure we can enter the property smoothly:

• Leave a key in a lockbox or with the front desk
• Provide the door code in advance
• Unlock any gates or exterior doors
• Tell us about alarms or security systems

We’ll follow your preferences to the letter, and you’ll come home to a freshly cleaned space—no stress.

5. Make a List of Priorities (If You Have Them)

If there are areas you want us to focus on, leave a short note or tell us ahead of time.

Examples:

• “Please pay extra attention to the baseboards and blinds.”
• “Can you skip the guest bedroom this week?”
• “Please clean the inside of the fridge today—it’s long overdue.”

Our team follows a standard residential checklist, but we’re always happy to tailor service to your needs.

For more on what we typically clean, see our residential cleaning service page.

6. Ask Questions Before the Appointment

Have questions about what’s included? Not sure how long it will take? Wondering if you need to be home?

Reach out! We’re happy to walk you through the process so everything goes smoothly. Our FAQ page also covers many common questions about scheduling, supplies, and service types.

7. Do a Quick Walkthrough When We’re Done

If you’re home when we finish, we’re always happy to walk you through the space and make sure you’re thrilled with the result. If you’re not home, feel free to leave a note or give us feedback after your visit—we take every comment seriously.

Let Us Handle the Dirty Work

Prepping your home for professional cleaning doesn’t take long, but it makes a big difference. With less clutter to work around and clear instructions from you, we can deliver faster, more detailed service—without missing a spot.

Schedule your residential cleaning today and enjoy the easiest clean you’ve ever had.