When should I hire a cleaner for my house?What should I expect?
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 scheduled basis to spring cleaning, end of lease or giving your house a thorough one-off clean.
If this is a new experience for you, you may be wondering,
“What should I expect?”
Take into consideration no two domestic cleaning
requirements are the same and the home cleaning
requirements may vary according to your needs. However to make it easier
Elleishas Property Services have outlined general home cleaning
activities.
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 outFront 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.
Windows 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 ServicesCarpet CleaningOven Cleaning
Rubbish RemovalRental Bond or End of Lease Cleans
Fumigation and Pest ControlRubbish Removal Services
Lawn MowingGardening
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.
Elleisha’s property services cleans homes throughout the Illawarra including Bulli, Corrimal, Wollongong, Figtree, Shellharbour, Kiama and Gerringong.
www.elleishaspropertyservices.com.au