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Let’s face it, cleaning the house is never fun. Nobody likes to mop, dust, sweep, and perform other exhausting cleaning work, therefore, hiring a house cleaner seems like an easy solution. With a cleaning pro by your side, your house will surely look squeaky clean all the time.
If it is your first time hiring a professional cleaner, you need to be aware of some etiquette issues that you may encounter along the way. Follow the following housekeeper etiquettes to make sure things run smoothly and enjoy expert cleaning to the fullest.
Prepare the House For Cleanup
It is not entirely the cleaner’s job to organize and declutter the space. No, you are also not supposed to do the deep cleaning. It would be a courteous thing to tidy the counters, pick up clutter, and gather paper and mail scattered over the space.
Get the house ready before the cleaning day to make sure that the housekeeper only focuses on the main task. Getting unwanted furniture and clutter out means that the cleaner gets unobstructed access to all corners of the house.
Moreover, keep the high-prized possessions and jewelry in a safe place before the cleaner arrives.
Give Clear Instructions
On the first day, give all the necessary directions and share your expectations and questions to avoid conflicts and any surprises later. Inform them about the services you want, what products and tools to be used, and the condition of the house.
Also, give them information regarding the members of the household and pets and any allergies they have.
Do not Interfere
Giving clear directions does not mean you have to interfere incessantly and tell them how to clean. It just means sharing your preferences about certain objects and areas of the house. Do not make their job harder by poking your nose in nearly everything.
There is no need to keep repeating the instructions, they are experts in professional cleaning, therefore, can do it well without your interference.
Interact with the Housekeeper
Do not act like a superior all the time, communicate with them, and solve the problems they are facing. Sit down with the housekeeper to have refreshments which would give them the opportunity to get to know you.
Over time, you will feel comfortable with the cleaner and the conversations will just flow. Inquire about any time restraints they are having and whether or not they want to change the cleaning schedule.
Give Generous Tips
Last but not least, give generous tips to the maids as they are struggling to make the ends meet. To clarify, it is not mandatory, homeowners can choose to tip occasionally or every time after cleaning.
Leave a tip depending on the efforts they have put in to make your house sparkling clean. It will be your way of saying thank you for their cleaning services. A person can give cash tips or other rewards and 10%-20% of the total cost should be given to appreciate the services of the housekeeper.