As the weather gets warmer and the COVID-19 pandemic begins to recede, we’re all longing to spend more time outside. If you’re accustomed to being present while your house cleaner works (or you’re considering hiring a cleaner for the first time), you may therefore be wondering if you need to be home when your house cleaner visits. In most cases, the answer is “no.” Many professional cleaners – including the team at Super Cleaning Service Louisville – will happily clean whenever it’s most convenient for the client, whether they’re at home or not.
Below, we’ll cover everything you need to know about hiring a house cleaner to work while you’re away. Alternately, you can contact us directly to discuss your options.
What Are the Benefits of Letting Your Cleaner Work While You Aren’t Home?
The most obvious advantage of having your maid clean while you’re away is that it frees up time for other pursuits. If your maid cleans while you’re at work, for example, you’ll be able to start cooking dinner, spending time with your family, or relaxing as soon as you get home. (Plus, nothing beats the feeling of returning to a freshly cleaned home at the end of the day.) If you have your cleaner over on weekends, you can enjoy a day out while he or she whips your home into tip-top shape. It is better to hire a cleaner as learning to vacuum effectively is often more difficult than people think.
In addition to being convenient, allowing your cleaner to work when you aren’t home has the following benefits:
You may save money on your cleaning services.
Most cleaners charge by the hour, so helping your maid work more quickly can cut cleaning costs (without sacrificing quality). One of the easiest ways to do this is by clearing the area, so he or she can clean and organize your home without interruption. After all, cleaning around children, pets, and other people’s daily activities is a lot more complicated and time-consuming than cleaning an empty house.
Leaving gives your cleaner better access to hard-to-reach places.
Most cleaners will move furniture, appliances, cushions, and rugs to clean under them, which is much easier to do when no one is home. As such, stepping away while your cleaner works can actually help him or her do a great job – without worrying about getting in your way.
Letting your cleaner work when you aren’t home has health benefits.
One of the main reasons people outsource cleaning is because they aren’t comfortable handling cleaning products and disinfectants. Pregnant women, people with respiratory issues, elderly individuals, and young children should all avoid exposure to the harsh chemicals in many cleaning products, for example.
By ensuring no one is home while your cleaner works, you’ll give your family even more protection from the health risks associated with inhaling cleaner fumes. We can even ventilate your home during and after cleaning to remove residual vapors from the air.
What You Should Know Before Getting Started
If you’ve decided that leaving while your cleaner works is the right choice for your family, there are a few details you’ll need to take care of first:
How will my cleaner access my home while I’m away?
To let your cleaner in (while still keeping your home secure), you’ll need to leave a key out or provide your cleaner with a lock code. If you’re leaving a key, make sure you hide it in a discreet location; don’t just put it in the mailbox or slip it under the doormat. Instead, leave it in a small, well-concealed locked box that only you and your cleaner can access. Or, if you live in a safe neighborhood, you might consider hiding a spare key under a sprinkler or inside a bird feeder or dog house.
How do I know I can trust a cleaner to visit my home when I’m not present?
If you’ve had the same cleaner for a long time, you probably trust him or her to work while you’re away. (Establishing a good client-cleaner relationship is important to us; that’s why we try to send the same cleaner every time we visit your home.) If you’re hiring a cleaner for the first time, on the other hand, you may have concerns about home security and/or ensuring the cleaner does a good job. Fortunately, addressing these worries is fairly straightforward.
First, to verify that a housecleaning service is trustworthy and reputable, make sure their cleaners are licensed, bonded, and insured. Having a license means the cleaning company is legally allowed to work in your area, whereas bonding insures clients against the loss of money, property, or valuables. Insurance protects clients from liability issues if a cleaner gets hurt on the job.
Then, check if the cleaning company you want to hire offers a satisfaction guarantee. This will allow you to get your money back (or have the cleaner return) if you aren’t happy with the job he or she does while you aren’t home.
If you still have security or quality concerns after taking the steps above, you can install a security system to monitor your home while you’re away. This way, you’ll be able to check in remotely from your mobile phone.
For Convenient, Affordable House Cleaning Services in Louisville, Trust Super Cleaning Service
If you need flexible cleaning help, the team at Super Cleaning Service Louisville has you covered: Our cleaners are fully licensed, bonded, and insured, and we always strive to provide a smooth, efficient experience for our customers. Not only will we work within your schedule (whether you’re at home or away), we’ll happily accept last-minute bookings. We also offer a hassle-free cancellation policy and an easy online booking system.
To experience the freedom that comes with having your own house cleaner, book a no-obligation appointment with us online or by phone at (502) 230-6735. We look forward to meeting you!