Home Care Tips

How to Prepare Your Home for a Professional Cleaning Visit

June 25, 2026 4 min read
How to Prepare Your Home for a Professional Cleaning Visit

Hiring professional home cleaners is designed to give you back time. To ensure your cleaning team spends every available minute deep scrubbing rather than tidying clutter, follow these simple preparation steps.

1. Declutter Surfaces and Floors

Put away toys, clothing, and loose paperwork so cleaners can immediately access countertops, tables, and floor spaces.

2. Secure Pets Comfortably

While our cleaners love pets, vacuum noises and open doors can startle animals. Place pets in a comfortable room or crate during the clean.

3. Communicate Special Instructions Ahead of Time

If there are delicate items, off-limits rooms, or specific focus areas, let your cleaning company know before arrival.

Let Stanley Cleaning handle the cleaning

Save time and enjoy a spotless home. Call (778) 707-3562 or request a free estimate online — we serve Burnaby and all of Metro Vancouver.