Home Cleaning Tips - Getting the best from your Cleaner
Starting off on the right note
Your domestic cleaner will love you when you pay her directly at the end of each session worked (no later than one week in arrears!). You must both complete some kind of ‘Time Sheet’
is a statutory requirement that you keep a record of all payments made to your cleaner.
On your cleaner’s first visit, take time to go through your home, room by room, and specify the duties for each one. It is vital you have a Task Sheet to assist you, a copy of which you give to your cleaner. After initial instruction is completed, try not to ‘hang’ around your cleaner while they are doing their job. This can be very off-putting for both of you. Also, it goes without saying that if you stand around chatting to your cleaner, they may also get less work done and may not stay with you for very long.
Do not ask the cleaner to clean the exterior of the building or outside windows, as your household insurance generally does not cover accidents in these areas. Allow a few visits for your cleaner to adjust to your requirements and set up the best routine for cleaning your home. If you are not satisfied discuss it with them in a gentle and understanding manner throwing in some nice compliments along the way.
If you wish to change the cleaning routine, or have more work concentrated on certain areas, have a cup of tea and a friendly chat with your cleaner.
Continued in Part 2. Home cleaning tips
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