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How to Prepare for Your First Professional Cleaning

✨ So… You Finally Booked a Professional Cleaning

First of all—good job, you! 🎉

You’ve officially taken a step toward less stress, more time, and a cleaner, calmer home. Whether you’re here in Fargo, Moorhead, Dilworth, or West Fargo, we know this moment probably came with a mix of emotions:

✅ Excitement
✅ Slight panic
✅ Internal dialogue like, “Wait… do I need to clean before the cleaners come??”

Let’s clear that up right now. (Pun absolutely intended.)


🧼 What Not to Do: The “Pre-Cleaning Panic”

We get it—you want to make a good impression. But scrubbing your baseboards before your first professional clean is like brushing your teeth before a dental cleaning. We’re not here to judge—we’re here to help.

So, no, you don’t need to:

🚫 Vacuum
🚫 Mop
🚫 Apologize for the mess
🚫 Bake us cookies (okay, unless you really want to 😄)


✅ What You Should Do: Easy Prep Steps

Here’s what will make your first cleaning smooth, efficient, and totally worth it:


1. Declutter the Surfaces (Just a Bit)

We don’t mean hide everything in the bathtub—we’re talking about clearing counters, putting toys in a bin, tossing junk mail into a drawer. The less we have to work around, the more we can actually clean.

Pro Tip: If you’re not sure where to put it, put it in a laundry basket and hide it in a closet. Boom. Done.


2. Secure the Pets (We Love Them, But…)

We are total pet enthusiasts, but pets + vacuums = chaos. If your fur baby is nervous, curious, or overly enthusiastic, it’s best to secure them during the clean. That way we can focus, and they don’t end up with a tail full of Swiffer.


3. Leave Us Access (And a Way to Lock Up)

If you won’t be home, no problem! Just make sure we know how to get in (and out). Key codes, garage codes, or hidden keys are all great—just let us know in advance so we’re not awkwardly peeking through your windows.


4. Point Out the Problem Areas

Got a spot that drives you nuts? That weird corner behind the toilet? The mysterious stain on the carpet that looks like a coffee spill but might be from 2021?
Tell us. We love a good challenge.


5. Relax. Seriously. We Got This.

This is the whole point. You hired us so you don’t have to spend your weekend scrubbing grout lines. Go to work, run errands, or just sip your coffee and enjoy the sound of someone else vacuuming for once.


🧽 What Happens After the Clean?

We’ll leave your home sparkling, fresh, and fabulous—and we’ll also send a quick check-in to make sure everything met your expectations.

If you’re booked for a one-time clean, you might be tempted to keep us on speed dial. (Spoiler: you totally should. 😉)

If you’re starting a recurring clean, you’ll get to enjoy that freshly-cleaned-home feeling on repeat. It’s one of life’s most underrated luxuries.


💡 Final Thought:

Hiring a cleaning service isn’t just about clean baseboards—it’s about mental clarity, reclaiming your time, and walking into a space that makes you say:

“Ahhh. This feels so much better.”

So don’t overthink it. Just prep a little, breathe a lot, and let us work our Dust Busters magic.


📲 Call or text 701-388-7002 to schedule or ask questions
🖱️ Or request a quote online here.