Cleaner visit prep checklist
Use this checklist before the cleaner arrives. It helps you spot the small things that often waste time, cause scope confusion, or leave households disappointed with the final result.
The main priority rooms are clear Floors, benches, and obvious surfaces are not heavily blocked by clutter.You told the cleaner what matters most Kitchen, bathrooms, pet hair, guest areas, or a specific room have been clearly prioritised.Access and timing are simple Entry, alarms, parking, and the arrival window are not likely to create start-up friction.Fragile or private items are put away The cleaner can work efficiently without guessing what should be avoided.Pet handling is already decided You know whether pets need to be moved, separated, or managed during the visit.Add-on tasks were confirmed in writing Oven, inside-fridge, linen, balcony, or windows are not being assumed differently by each side.The home condition matches the quoted level of work The cleaner is walking into the kind of mess level the quote probably assumed.You still have time for a quick review after the visit There is room to spot misses before the cleaner disappears and the day runs away.
Visit readiness
Low
Needs work
Start checking items to see whether the visit is set up for a clean, efficient result or likely to lose time on avoidable friction.
Best next move
Start with access, priority rooms, and any add-on tasks that could be interpreted differently.
What to do next
Use this before the visit, then compare your scope and budget tools so the cleaner is walking into the same job you thought you booked.