Cleaning
Home Cleaning Services – What You Can Get Help With
Home cleaning services can range from a simple maintenance clean to a thorough overhaul of the entire home. The most important thing is to agree on the tasks beforehand. This way, you know what you are paying for, and the cleaning company can estimate the correct time.
Common Tasks in a Maintenance Clean
A standard clean may include:
- vacuuming and floor washing
- dusting of accessible surfaces
- cleaning of kitchen counter, sink, and stovetop
- washing the exterior of cabinets and appliances
- cleaning of toilet, sink, and shower
- washing mirrors
- emptying small waste bins
The contents vary between providers. Therefore, avoid the phrase "standard clean" without specifying what it means to you.
Tasks That Often Need to Be Ordered Separately
The following tasks usually take extra time:
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Describe your home and what you need help with. Relevant companies can then send you quotes. The service is free and non-binding. (The job form is in Norwegian.)
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- cleaning of oven and refrigerator
- interior cleaning of cabinets and drawers
- wall and ceiling washing
- thorough limescale removal
- cleaning of carpets and upholstery
- tidying and organizing
- balcony or terrace
If you want such tasks, they should be clearly stated in the job description and quote.
Before the First Visit
You don't need to clean before the cleaner arrives. However, a little practical preparation can make the time more efficient:
- remove private documents and valuables
- clear floors and work surfaces if tidying is not agreed upon
- explain how the alarm, key, or access works
- inform about pets
- point out delicate materials and products that should not be used
- agree on where equipment and waste should be placed
How Long Does Cleaning Service Take?
The time spent depends on the size, number of bathrooms, the condition of the home, and the tasks. Pictures and a precise description make it easier to estimate the time. For the first clean, the provider may need more time than for subsequent, regular visits.
Need home cleaning services? Describe your home once and let relevant companies provide quotes.
Key and Access
Clarify in writing how access will be handled. Use a solution you are comfortable with, and avoid labeling keys with a full address. Ask how the company stores keys and who can access them.
Allergies, Children, and Pets
Inform about allergies or desired product restrictions. If children or animals are home during cleaning, you should agree on how the work can be carried out safely and undisturbed.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to have my own equipment?
Not necessarily. Some bring everything, while others use the customer's vacuum cleaner or products. Agree on this before the price is set.
Can the cleaner tidy up?
Yes, if it's included in the agreement. Tidying and organizing are not automatically part of standard cleaning.
Can I order only kitchen and bathroom cleaning?
Yes. Describe which rooms and tasks you want prioritized.
Can I be home during cleaning?
Usually, but clarify it with the provider and ensure free access to the rooms.
Need cleaning help?
Describe your home and what you need help with. Relevant companies can then send you quotes. The service is free and non-binding. (The job form is in Norwegian.)
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This guide is general guidance written by the Proffi editorial team and is not legal or financial advice.