There is talk of lockdown easing! Busy Londoners know that a clean and ordered house is essential for maintaining a happy work-life balance so that means that our cleaners are getting ready to return to work as well. Many of my clients have contacted me asking how they can prepare their home. Here are some of my top tips:
Check your store cupboard. You have been cleaning your own home so that means that you may have run out of cleaning products. Carry out an audit and place an online order so products are available for your cleaner. Think about descaling products, toilet cleaners, kitchen cleaners, limescale removers and so on.
Check the vacuum cleaner. Vacuums get full very quickly and full bags just won't clean as well as empty bags. Do this ahead of time because some clients have already told me that they are finding it hard to locate bags online.
Look at your cleaning tools. Dustpans, mop heads and dusters do not last forever, so make sure they are fit for purpose.
Provide hand-sanitisers, towels and gloves. We still want to look after each other's wellbeing so make sure that you have products available for personal hygiene. Our cleaners will be washing their hands when they arrive at your house and they will be observing all distancing social requirements - so please, let's make this as easy as possible.
Talk to us. After so many weeks in lockdown, it may feel strange having a cleaner in your space even though you are desperate to have a clean house again. The more we understand each other's needs, the more we are able to build trust and ultimately a happy work environment
