Before We Arrive
Home Readiness Guide
Quick prep makes your appointment smoother, faster, and more focused on the details that matter to you.
15-20 min
Prep Time
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Home Readiness Guide
How to Prepare for Your Cleaning
1. Tidy Up Personal Items
Please tidy away personal belongings such as clothes, shoes, toys, important documents, jewelry, or anything you would not want moved. This helps us clean surfaces thoroughly without disturbing your items.
Pro tip: Designating one room or closet as a holding area for personal items speeds up the entire cleaning process.
2. Clear Dishes & Counter Spaces
Clearing the sink and countertops of dishes allows us to deep-clean kitchen surfaces more effectively. The less clutter on counters, the more thorough your clean will be.
3. Provide Access to Your Home
Make sure we have the necessary instructions, keys, or codes to access your home. If there are any alarm systems, please let us know how to disarm them. For gated communities, provide the gate code or leave us on the visitor list.
- Door codes / lockbox instructions
- Alarm system disarm codes
- Gate codes for gated communities
- Parking instructions (if applicable)
4. Fragile, Damaged, or Delicate Items
Please inform your cleaner about anything fragile, damaged, or off-limits - such as loose window sliders, broken blinds, delicate fixtures, or antique surfaces. Our team will handle these with extra care or skip them entirely to prevent further damage.
Important: If an item appears compromised or at risk of breaking during cleaning, our team will skip it and inform you. This protects both your belongings and ensures a smooth service.
5. Ensure All Areas Are Accessible
Please make sure all rooms and areas you'd like cleaned are unlocked and accessible before our team arrives. Move any items blocking closets, bathrooms, or spaces that need attention. If certain areas are off-limits, let your cleaner know upfront.
6. Special Requests & Priority Areas
Let us know about any areas you'd like us to focus on - or skip. Whether it's extra attention on the kitchen, a specific bathroom, or avoiding a home office, this ensures we prioritize what matters most to you.
7. Allergies, Sensitivities & Pets
If anyone in your household has allergies, chemical sensitivities, or respiratory conditions, please let us know in advance. We can adjust our products and approach accordingly.
- Fragrance-free or hypoallergenic product requests
- Pet locations - let us know if pets need to be secured
- Areas with mold sensitivity or asthma triggers
- Any surfaces that should not be cleaned with certain chemicals
Preparation Checklist
How to Prepare for Your Cleaning
Tidy Up Personal Items
Please tidy away personal belongings such as clothes, shoes, toys, important documents, jewelry, or anything you wouldn't want moved. This helps us clean surfaces thoroughly without disturbing your items.
Clear Dishes & Counter Spaces
Clearing the sink and countertops of dishes allows us to deep-clean kitchen surfaces more effectively. The less clutter on counters, the more thorough your clean will be.
Provide Access to Your Home
Make sure we have the necessary instructions, keys, or codes to access your home. If there are any alarm systems, please let us know how to disarm them. For gated communities, provide the gate code or leave us on the visitor list.
- Door codes / lockbox instructions
- Alarm system disarm codes
- Gate codes for gated communities
- Parking instructions (if applicable)
Fragile, Damaged, or Delicate Items
Please inform your cleaner about anything fragile, damaged, or off-limits — such as loose window sliders, broken blinds, delicate fixtures, or antique surfaces. Our team will handle these with extra care or skip them entirely to prevent further damage.
Ensure All Areas Are Accessible
Please make sure all rooms and areas you'd like cleaned are unlocked and accessible before our team arrives. Move any items blocking closets, bathrooms, or spaces that need attention. If certain areas are off-limits, let your cleaner know upfront.
Special Requests & Priority Areas
Let us know about any areas you'd like us to focus on — or skip. Whether it's extra attention on the kitchen, a specific bathroom, or avoiding a home office, this ensures we prioritize what matters most to you.
Allergies, Sensitivities & Pets
If anyone in your household has allergies, chemical sensitivities, or respiratory conditions, please let us know in advance. We can adjust our products and approach accordingly.
- Fragrance-free or hypoallergenic product requests
- Pet locations — let us know if pets need to be secured
- Areas with mold sensitivity or asthma triggers
- Any surfaces that should not be cleaned with certain chemicals
See the Difference
What to Expect
Real photos from real cleaning appointments by our team.
Service Scope
No Surprises
Let's break down professional home cleaning services: what can be done based on insurance and safety scope, which items are auxiliary, and how we approach each service.
Auxiliary Items (Handled Separately)
Decluttering is not a core standard of service in our standard scope. If many items on surfaces need to be moved or worked around, overall cleaning time increases. It's recommended to handle decluttering before cleaning day.
Window Cleaning (Interior)
Deep cleaning includes up to 5 interior windows. Additional interior windows are $10 per window.
Exterior Windows
For exterior windows, most homeowners get better same-day results with a pressure washing company. Exterior hand washing can take 20-30 minutes per window depending on buildup, sun exposure, and residue.
Carpet Cleaning Scope
Our standard scope is vacuuming carpets. We do not provide specialized carpet stain treatment, carpet washing, or extraction services. Carpet refresher may be added when requested.
Green Cleaning Products
Eco-clean options are available on request. If you prefer more vinegar-forward cleaning, we carry commercial-grade vinegar and can prepare that setup when requested in advance.
Maid Service Add-On
Maid service can be added for $40. This add-on covers tasks like dishes and light organizing support.
Final note: scope always depends on insurance and on safe professional handling standards. This structure is here so expectations stay clear from the start.
Beyond the Clean
Tips for a Cleaner Home
Small habits between cleanings that save you money and keep your home fresher longer.
Change HVAC Filters Regularly
Replace your air filters every 30-60 days. Dirty filters circulate dust throughout your home, making surfaces dirty faster. A clean filter can reduce dusting needs by up to 40%.
Invest in an Air Purifier
A HEPA air purifier captures dust, pet dander, and allergens before they settle on surfaces. Place one in high-traffic areas for the biggest impact.
Squeegee After Showers
A 30-second squeegee after each shower prevents 90% of soap scum and hard water buildup. This alone can save significant time and cost on bathroom deep cleans.
Quick Daily Sweep
Spending 2-3 minutes sweeping entryways and kitchen floors daily prevents dirt from embedding into grout and hardwood. Prevention is always cheaper than restoration.
Wipe Stovetops After Each Use
Grease buildup is one of the most time-consuming kitchen tasks. A quick wipe after cooking prevents baked-on residue that requires heavy degreasing later.
Use Doormats at Every Entry
Up to 80% of household dirt enters through doors. Quality doormats inside and outside each entrance dramatically reduce the amount of dirt tracked through your home.
Microfiber Over Paper Towels
Microfiber cloths pick up 99% of bacteria and trap dust instead of spreading it. They're reusable, cost less over time, and give a streak-free finish on glass.
Address Moisture Issues Early
Moisture leads to mold, mildew, and musty odors. Use exhaust fans during showers, fix leaky faucets promptly, and keep humidity below 50%.
Real Google Reviews
Verified Customer Experiences
JFJoseph Fortin
“A Truly Outstanding Deep Cleaning Service! I hired Affordable Cleaning Today to perform a deep clean before putting my Florida home on the market, and I could not be more impressed. Every surface sparkled—baseboards, windows, ceiling fans, behind appliances—no detail was overlooked. My real estate agent even commented on how clean and inviting the house felt. Within days we received multiple offers.”
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SLShelly Luna
Local Guide“We used Affordable Cleaning for a move-out cleaning. Leah and Tiara were excellent! They did an outstanding job, particularly on our refrigerators, even taking the time to vacuum out the garage! The company is extremely professional and they truly take pride in their work. Highly recommend!”
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HFHeather Fadely
“The customer service was impeccable! Francis contacted me to make sure he scheduled the appropriate time. Leah texted to let me know she was on the way and arrived with a smile ready to work! Leah is super sweet and very detail oriented. My landlord was so impressed with Leah's work, he asked for their contact information!”
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