How do you get ready for house cleaners?
You don't need to clean before house cleaners arrive, and many people aren't home during the visit. Clear clutter off surfaces and put away valuables so cleaners can reach the areas you want cleaned. For your Los Angeles home, arrange access and say how to reach you.
Clear clutter so we can clean the surface
Leave the scrubbing to the cleaners. Pick up loose items from counters and floors so those areas are easy to reach. You do not need to dust or vacuum before a cleaning visit.
Light clutter pickup is available as a paid add-on at RRC. If you need help with that, mention it when you request your quote so it can be included in the scope.
Put away items we clean around
Put away valuables before the visit. Store electronics and delicate items somewhere safe, too. RRC cleans around these belongings rather than handling them.
Our scope excludes lifting over 20 lbs or moving heavy furniture. Make sure the areas you want cleaned are reachable without the crew moving those pieces.
Plan access if you will be out
Many people leave while their home is cleaned. Arrange access with your cleaning company before the visit and say how to reach you if a question comes up. With RRC, tell us how to get in when you book.
As general advice, secure pets away from the work area. If they will be in a room that needs cleaning, ask your cleaning company how to plan around that.
Supplies and the check after your clean
RRC brings all its own professional supplies and equipment. After the clean, you receive before and after photos of every room. Review the photos and check the areas you asked to have cleaned.
Residential home cleans have the Ready Rental Happiness Guarantee: Love your clean, or we make it right, free. If anything is not perfect, tell us within 24 hours and we come back and re-clean it, no charge.
This covers a free re-clean of the areas you are unhappy with.
Common Questions
What should you do before a cleaner comes to your house?
You do not need to clean first. Clear clutter off surfaces so the cleaner can reach them, and put away valuables. At RRC, light clutter pickup is a paid add-on if you need help with it.
Are you supposed to be home when cleaners come?
Many people are out while their home is cleaned. Arrange access with your cleaning company and say how to reach you during the visit. With RRC, tell us how to get in when you book.
How do you prep your house for a deep cleaning?
Clear the surfaces you want cleaned and put away delicate items. Point out areas that need attention and check what your booked service includes. RRC brings its own professional supplies and equipment for the clean.
Should I put away electronics and valuables before cleaning?
Yes, put away valuables, electronics and delicate items before the visit. RRC cleans around those belongings and does not handle them. Clearing them from a surface lets the cleaner reach the area underneath.
Will cleaners move heavy furniture?
RRC does not include lifting over 20 lbs or moving heavy furniture. Clear a safe path to the areas you want cleaned before the visit. If furniture blocks an area, ask about the scope when you request a quote.
What should I do with my pets while cleaners are there?
As general preparation advice, secure pets somewhere safe and away from the work area. Let your cleaning company know where they will be. Ask how to plan the room order if a pet will stay in a room that needs cleaning.
What if I notice a missed area after my house cleaning?
For residential home cleans, RRC offers the Ready Rental Happiness Guarantee. Love your clean, or we make it right, free. If anything is not perfect, tell us within 24 hours and we come back and re-clean it, no charge. The remedy is a free re-clean of the areas you are unhappy with.
Get your home ready for a clean
Tell us what your home needs when you request a quote. We bring our own supplies, and you can leave the cleaning to us.