Maximize Your Cleaning
Guide To Maximize Your House Cleaning
From your friends at Freshen Your Nest Cleaning Services
A common question we hear is:
“How can I make sure my cleaning price doesn’t change?”
At Freshen Your Nest, your cleaning is quoted based on the time it takes to complete the areas you’ve scheduled. Every home is unique — from the size of the space to the number of pets, kids, flooring types, and personal items — all of which affect how long your cleaning will take.
Here’s how to ensure your price stays accurate and your cleaning stays on track.
🧹 Getting Ready for Your Cleaning
You don’t need to clean before we arrive (that’s our job!), but we do ask that you tidy up/pick up as much as possible:
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Pick up personal items, laundry, and toys
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Load dishes into the dishwasher
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Clear countertops, dressers, bedside tables and surfaces
Tidying up small items before your cleaning day helps our team clean more deeply and efficiently. When surfaces are clear, we can spend more time scrubbing and shining — not shifting and sorting. This allows us to focus on detailed cleaning — not organizing — and gives you the best value for your service.
Need help with prep?
Ask us about adding a “Tidy & Pick-Up” service to your appointment.
If there’s a room you don’t want cleaned, simply close the door or leave us a note — we’ll honor your request.
Did you know? Tidying up small items before your cleaning day helps our team clean more deeply and efficiently. When surfaces are clear, we can spend more time scrubbing and shining — not shifting and sorting.
🧺 Organization & Clutter
Clutter — whether it’s paperwork, décor, or clothing — can block cleaning access and slow down your service. We do not clean around excessive clutter or move piles of items.
To get the most out of your cleaning:
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Clear surfaces like tables, dressers, counters, and floors
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Place laundry in hampers or closets
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Group smaller items in baskets (especially in bathrooms)
Tip: Baskets allow us to lift, clean, and reset quickly — without having to guess what’s important
🛏️ Under Beds
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We cannot vacuum under beds with carpeting, due to the height of our vacuums
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On hard floors, we use long dusters and flat mops to clean underneath — if the area is clear of clutter and storage
🏡 The Setting
Our routine begins on the upper level and moves down and out, leaving your home feeling fresh and polished.
For the best results:
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Try to schedule your cleaning on a quieter day
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Limit distractions while we work
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Keep pets and children safely away from active work zones
We always respect your space and will maintain safe social distancing if you’re home during service.
If our time runs out due to unexpected delays, we may need to adjust what can be completed or schedule a return visit.
🛠 Add-On Services – What to Know
Interior Oven Cleaning:
Please run your self-clean cycle for at least 3 hours the night before. The oven must be cooled and unlocked before we can clean the interior.
Interior Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer & Dryer Cleaning:
These appliances must be emptied ahead of time so we can clean them properly.
Interior Window Cleaning:
Our window service includes:
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Interior glass
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Lock ledges
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Sills
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Inside tracks (where pollen and dust collect)
We do not remove or clean screens, and for safety, we only use a two-step stool.
We do not clean exterior windows or anything that requires ladders, rooftop access, or disassembly.
🚫 Just So You Know – What We Don’t Do
To keep our service safe, efficient, and respectful of your home and our team, there are a few things we do not do:
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❌ Remove or clean window screens
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❌ Clean exterior windows or use ladders
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❌ Clean excessive clutter or piles of clothing/paperwork
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❌ Handle pet waste, litter boxes, or diaper pails
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❌ Move large furniture or heavy items
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❌ Wash dishes or clean sinks filled with items
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❌ Re-clean areas once they’ve been used after cleaning
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❌ Perform mold, mildew, fire, or water damage cleanup
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❌ Clean inside china cabinets, hutches, or curio displays
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❌ Provide pet care, child-related services, or prepare meals
If you're ever unsure about whether something is included, just ask — we’re happy to clarify before your service begins!
🔐 Quick Note on Health & Safety
Freshen Your Nest follows OSHA and safety guidelines to protect both your home and our staff.
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We only use a 2-step stool
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Indoor temps must be 73°F or lower (April–October)
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If anyone in the home receives injection-based medications, please notify us in advance
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Technicians will lock the door while cleaning and cannot allow access to unknown persons or accept deliveries
📄 Read our full Health & Safety Standards here?
💬 Communication
We love connecting with our clients! We build in a 5-minute welcome check-in when we arrive and a 3-minute wrap-up when we finish — if you're available.
After the initial check-in, we do need to get to work to stay on time and give you the best results.
💪 Thoroughness & Safety
Our cleaning teams use a consistent, room-by-room system that ensures nothing is overlooked. To help us deliver quality:
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Please avoid entering areas while they’re being cleaned
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Once a space is finished, we cannot re-clean if it’s used again (e.g., kitchen spills, footprints, etc.)
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If a re-clean is needed, we’ll be happy to provide a quote
If you're working from home, feel free to let us know how to proceed in your workspace — we’re happy to dust quietly around you.
🧼 Grease & Grime
Heavy grease buildup (on cabinets, appliances, hoods, etc.) requires specialized tools and extra time. If you think this may apply to your kitchen, let us know in advance so we can plan accordingly and avoid service gaps or disappointment.
🔁 Changes to Your Home
New furniture? Painting project? Under-construction room? Let us know!
We’re happy to clean around safe, accessible areas and re-quote your cleaning if there’s been a significant change to your layout or condition. After the dust settles, we also offer Post-Construction and Fresh Start Super Deluxe cleanings.
🤝 A Cleaning Partnership That Works
Freshen Your Nest is here to make your life easier. Great cleaning starts with good communication — and when we each do our part, the results are beautiful.
Thank you for partnering with us. We can’t wait to Freshen Your Nest and brighten your day!