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Tips for Hiring a House Cleaner
When should I hire a house cleaner?
As with many activities in our modern age it is very common now for a household to outsource cleaning. House cleaning services range from coming in on a regular basis and spring cleaning, end of lease cleaning or giving your house a thorough one-off clean.
If this is a new experience for you, you may be wondering,
What cleaning would a cleaner do?
“What should I expect when hiring?’
Elleisha’s Property Services, a Wollongong Cleaning Company
have been cleaning houses professionally for over 20 years and have put together some useful guidelines on what you should expect when engaging with a domestic cleaning company or a house cleaner.
What should I expect when hiring a cleaner for my house?
Take into consideration no two house cleaning requirements are the same and the home cleaning requirements may vary according to your needs but here is a general checklist.
Bathroom’s, Toilets or Ensuite Cleaning
✓Cleaning of tiled surfaces with particular attention to showers with the removal of mould from tiles & grout. Shower tracks are cleaned.
✓Clean toilet
✓Clean vanity outside (taps, sides and doors).
✓Clean mirrors.
✓Vacuum and mopping of floors.
✓Light switches, power points and toilet roll holders are cleaned and free from marks, fingerprints and dust.
✓If there are any towels they are folded neatly.
✓Bins are emptied
Kitchen and/or Laundry Cleaning
✓Cleaning bench tops, including cupboard doors, sides & paying particular attention to cupboard kick boards. Dusting & wiping down of shelving.
✓If there are dishes in the sink, they are washed.
✓Cleaning stove & stovetops (within reason). – OVENS USUALLY ARE AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE
✓Kitchen & laundry tub is cleaned.
✓Stainless steel is properly cleaned & shinny.
✓Skirting boards are cleaned
✓Floor is vacuumed and mopped
✓Light switches and power points are free from marks, fingerprints and dust.
✓Microwave is cleaned inside and out
✓Front of fridge/freezer cleaned
✓Bins emptied
Bedroom Cleaning
✓Cleaning of any built-in wardrobes making sure any mirrored wardrobes are cleaned
✓Vacuum carpeted floors and mopping of polished floor boards or tiled floors
✓Cleaning skirting boards.
✓Cleaning light switches and power points making sure they are free from marks, fingerprints and dust.
✓Dusting of all surfaces.
✓Making of beds and changing of linen if required
Lounge, Dining and Rumpus Room Cleaning
✓Vacuum carpeted floors and mopping of polished floor boards or tiled floors
✓Straightening and vacuuming any mats.
✓Clean skirting boards.
✓Fluff and straighten any cushions.
✓Dust all surfaces
✓Cleaning of all glass including T.V. screens, tabletops & any glass doors on showcases or wall units.
✓Cleaning light switches and power points making sure they are free from marks, fingerprints & dust.
Window Cleaning and Sliding Doors
✓Spot clean any windows & sliding doors that are used frequently and are clearly visible inside & out. – WINDOW CLEANING IS USUALLY ARE AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE
What is not included in house cleaning?
It is important to distinguish general house cleaners from specialised services, like window cleaning. House cleaners will typically not carry out all the below especially if the cleaning services require dedicated equipment and time.
These include:
✓Window Cleaning Services
✓Carpet Cleaning
✓Oven Cleaning
✓Rubbish Removal
✓Rental Bond or End of Lease Cleans
✓Fumigation and Pest Control
✓Rubbish Removal Services
✓Lawn Mowing
✓Gardening
Cost to hire a cleaner for my house
How much does it cost to hire a cleaner for my house?
The best way of finding out the cost of your house cleaning
job is to get quotes from local house cleaners. Elleisha's Property Services offer no obligation free quotes to estimate the time involved to clean your home. Get in touch
with our friendly Wollongong team.
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Elleishas Property Services is a local independently-owned and -operated cleaning company offering a wide range of professional cleaning services for Homes, NDIS participants and Business clients throughout the Newcastle Region.
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8.30 am – 4.30 pm Mon - Fri
Elleisha's Property Services is a local independently-owned and -operated cleaning company offering a wide range of professional cleaning services for homes, NDIS participants and business clients throughout the Wollongong Region.
Areas
SERVICED
QUICK LINKS
CONTACT INFORMATION
Suite 4, 22-30 Gladstone Ave, Wollongong, NSW 2500
Customer Support:
8.30 am – 4.30 pm Mon - Fri
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