If you’ve ever wondered why the first professional cleaning takes longer than the ones that follow, here’s how we approach it at Taylor Maid Cleaning Service. We always plan for a deeper clean on our first visit. We spend extra time on areas where buildup has had a chance to settle in, so future visits can focus on keeping your home clean.
What we tackle on the first visit
We start by getting to know your home and paying attention to the areas that need extra work. That might mean spending more time scrubbing soap scum in the shower, wiping kitchen surfaces where grease has collected, or working through dust and pet hair along the edges of the floors. Every home is different, so what we focus on depends on its condition and what we’ve agreed to clean.
If there’s a spot that’s been bothering you, tell us about it before we start. Maybe it’s the shower that never seems to come clean or the floors in the room where your dog spends most of the day. Knowing what matters most to you helps us plan the visit.
How to get ready for your cleaning
There’s no need to scrub the bathroom or mop the kitchen before we arrive. If you have a few minutes, pick up clothes, toys and papers from the floors and surfaces you want cleaned. That gives us easier access and lets us spend more of our time cleaning. If a room is especially cluttered or you’d like us to skip it, just let us know.
What changes after the first cleaning?
Once we’ve worked through that initial buildup, future visits become maintenance cleanings. We continue cleaning the areas we’ve agreed on, like the bathrooms, kitchen, and floors. When we’re back on a regular schedule, there’s usually less soap scum to scrub and less dust and per hair to catch up on. That’s why the first visit typically takes longer and may cost more than a recurring visit.
If you’re ready to get started, reach out to Taylor Maid Cleaning Service. Tell us a little about your home and where you’d most like help. We’ll talk through what to expect on the first visit and help you decide whether biweekly or monthly cleaning fits your household.
XO ~Sherri