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What Can You Expect A House Cleaner To Do In Two Hours?

If you’re looking to hire cleaners in Birmingham, you may be wondering what exactly they will be able to achieve in your home in two hours.

After all, if you think about it, two hours isn’t really a long time. But, it can be transformative to your home if it is used wisely.

So, what can you expect a Maid to do in two hours?

Someone offering cleaning services in Truro should be able:

  • Quickly mop your kitchen floor
  • Wipe your kitchen surfaces down
  • Hoover the main floors in your home – without moving any furniture
  • Clean the toilet
  • Wipe taps and sinks around your home

However, there are lots of factors that contribute towards exactly how many of these tasks can be completed in two hours, including:

  • How dirty your home is to begin with. The messier your home is to start with, the longer it will take your cleaner to finish each job. This may result in them not being able to complete as much in two hours as you would want them to
  • How experienced the cleaner is. Experienced cleaners with a passion for what they do will not only be focused and ready to work, but they will also have a plan and structure to follow as well. This is why on Maid App you can see how many years of experience each Maid has, and their customer reviews, so you can choose one who is reputable.
  • Are there any obstacles that may impair their movement? If you have lots of heavy furniture and things piled up on the floor that they have to move or clean around, then this will impact on the time taken to complete each task too
  • Does the cleaner clearly understand what cleaning tasks you have assigned to them to complete? Communication and clear instructions are key, and you can use the in App messaging system within the Maid app to communicate with your cleaner every step of the way – ensuring they know what you want them to do in the two hours
  • Has the cleaner been given specific cleaning tasks – so they don’t get waylaid doing non cleaning tasks such as folding laundry or hanging clothes up and concentrate on cleaning instead
  • How big is your home and the rooms in it? If you have a larger home with bigger rooms then each room will take them longer overall than someone with a smaller home

All of these factors mean it can be hard to estimate exactly how much a cleaner will get done in two hours. However, they generally should be able to do some basic hoovering, clean your kitchen worktops and clean your toilet.

The most important thing to remember is that you are able to positively influence how much a cleaner does in their two-hour session by following the tips below:

#Communication is key.

Make sure your cleaner clearly understands what you expect of them before they start, so that you can outline the tasks you expect to be completed within the time they are in your home. Clear and precise communication is key to building a good working relationship and building trust, which is why we have made an instant messaging feature an integral part of Maid App.

#A cleaner is not a decluttered

Cleaners are there to clean, not declutter – unless you have agreed on that additional service. So, if you want to make the most of your cleaner’s time and your home is cluttered then you should get a professional declutter in first.

#Time yourself doing the cleaning tasks

If you take the time to time yourself completing the cleaning tasks you want your cleaner to complete, then you will have a rough idea of what tasks you can allocate them in their cleaning session and which ones should be left out.

So, for example, if you time yourself hoovering your home, without moving the furniture around and it takes 30 minutes, then note this down. Repeat this process for other cleaning tasks such as cleaning the kitchen floor (30 minutes), cleaning the kitchen worktops (20 minutes) and cleaning the toilet (30 minutes).

You can then add them up to make sure they can be completed within a two-hour time slot.

You can also create a list for your cleaner letting them know exactly what tasks you expect them to do and there will be no need for disappointment.

#Prioritise rooms and tasks

You will soon realise that your cleaner cannot tackle every room in your house in a two-hour session, which is why it is so important for you to be clear about what you expect them to tackle and in which room. That way they won’t waste precious time cleaning any areas that you don’t want them to.

#Prepare your home before the cleaner arrives

Make sure there are no hazards in your home that may cause health and safety issues for your cleaner. Moving potential hazards and obstacles will also speed up the cleaning process as well.

#Make a checklist for your cleaner to follow

This is a great way to open up a two-way conversation with your maid. You can create a list based on the tasks you want them to complete and keep control over what is being cleaned. You can find out why things haven’t been cleaned and amend the list as well, based on feedback from your cleaner.

#Always give your cleaner feedback

Giving feedback to your cleaner after your cleaning session means you will get the most out of the time next time as they can maintain or improve their work based on what you have said.

Download the FREE Maid App today, on Google Play or iStore, to find independent rated cleaners in your local area – from cleaning services in Lancaster to cleaning services in Manchester. 

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