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