Do I Need to Be Home During a House Cleaning?
How access works on cleaning day, from Lana Property Service in Nampa, Idaho. Call or text (408) 978-5262.
Quick answer: No, you do not have to be home during a house cleaning, and many customers are at work while their home is cleaned. You just need a way for the cleaners to get in, like a door code, lockbox or key, and clear instructions. Many people like to be home for the first visit to walk through priorities, then let the cleaners in on their own after that.
Many busy families in Nampa, Meridian and around the Treasure Valley want a clean home without taking time off work. The good news is that being home is up to you. Here is how to decide and how to set it up.
Reasons to be home for the first cleaning
- Walk the cleaners through your home and point out priorities
- Show them anything that needs special care, like a delicate surface or a room you want skipped
- Answer questions about supplies, pets or where things go
- Get to know who is cleaning your home
After the first visit, many customers are comfortable not being there.
Reasons not to be home
- You can go about your day while the work gets done
- Cleaners can move room to room without working around you
- You come home to a finished, clean house
How to give access
- Door code or smart lock: easy to share and change later.
- Lockbox: holds a key on site.
- Hidden or spare key: agree on the spot ahead of time.
- Garage code: if the garage connects to the house.
Let Lana Property Service know about alarm systems, gate codes in your neighborhood or apartment complex, and parking.
Pets
Let the cleaners know about any pets ahead of time. If a pet is nervous around strangers or might slip out the door, keep it in a closed room or crate and say which room to skip. Our guide covers how to get ready for a house cleaning.
Valuables and private spaces
Put away cash, jewelry and important papers, as you would with any visitor. If there is a room or office you want left alone, just say so.
Leave clear notes
A short note or text helps a lot: what to focus on, anything to skip, where supplies are and how to lock up. This is especially helpful for recurring weekly or biweekly cleanings.
Move-out and rental cleanings
For a move-in or move-out cleaning, the home is often empty, and landlords, renters and sellers frequently arrange access with a lockbox. See the move-out cleaning checklist.
House cleaning in the Treasure Valley
Lana Property Service offers standard house cleaning, deep cleaning, move-in and move-out cleaning and recurring cleaning. See house cleaning in Nampa, Boise and Eagle, or read how long a house cleaning takes.
Common questions
Should I clean before the cleaners come?
No, but picking up clutter helps them get to the surfaces that need cleaning.
Can I be home and work while the house is cleaned?
Yes. Just let the cleaners know which room you are in so they can work around you.
How do I set up my first cleaning?
Call or text (408) 978-5262 to get a quote and pick a day.
Book your house cleaning
Lana Property Service is a house cleaning company in Nampa, Idaho, cleaning homes in Nampa, Meridian, Caldwell, Boise, Eagle, Star, Kuna and Middleton. Call or text (408) 978-5262 for a free quote, or use the contact page.
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