How to Prepare for a Cleaning Service Visit — 10 Must-Do Tips
Simple steps to take before your team arrives so the visit runs smoothly and efficiently.
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Regular Cleaning for GTA Homes
Maintaining a well-kept home should not become another task on your list. Under Maria's standards, we handle the details so you return to a space that is consistently cared for — not just cleaned.
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Choose Your Regular Plan
Both plans deliver a consistent, high-quality clean. The difference is how time is allocated: Standard follows a fixed scope; Premium works through time allocation, not extra time.
Regular Standard
$50 / labour hour
The Predictable Baseline
Suited for: Professionals who maintain a tidy home and want a consistent, high-quality reset on a weekly or bi-weekly schedule.
What's Included:
- All floors vacuumed and mopped
- Bathrooms cleaned (toilet, sink, tub/shower, mirrors)
- Kitchen surfaces wiped (counters, stovetop, sink)
- Dusting of accessible surfaces
- Trash removal
Not included: Inside oven/fridge are Add-Ons. Deep detail work (baseboards, grout restoration, interior cabinets) is not included unless added.
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Regular Premium
$55 / labour hour
Same labour hours as Standard — Maria reallocates priorities.
Managed Priority Rotation
Suited for: Clients who prefer a fully managed experience where detail zones are rotated proactively, without leaving instructions each visit.
Premium works through time allocation, not extra time. The value is in how hours are used, not in adding hours.
What's Included:
All Regular Standard tasks, plus Maria's Priority Rotation (within the same labour hours):
- Baseboards detail (rotating)
- Bathroom grout focus (rotating)
- Range hood exterior degrease (rotating)
- Cabinet fronts detail (rotating)
- High-impact zones based on real condition
Calculator provides an estimate range. Final labour hours depend on condition and confirmed scope.
Standard vs Premium: The Core Difference
Both plans deliver consistent quality. The difference is who directs where the extra attention goes.
Regular Standard: you direct what to add or adjust each visit.
Regular Premium: Maria manages the rotation for you, proactively.
Detail examples included in both plans:
Crisp edges: baseboards, door frames, and corners are not overlooked.
Bathroom finish: grout lines, glass, and fixtures are polished, not wiped.
Kitchen touchpoints: cabinet fronts, backsplash, and high-touch handles are kept clean and grease-free.
How the Premium Rotation Works
Premium works through time allocation, not extra time. Instead of repeating already-clean areas, we redirect attention to zones that prevent buildup over time.
A 4-Week Rotation Example
(Within the same labour hours)
Week 1
Kitchen Detail
Week 2
Bathroom Restoration
Week 3
Living Area Detail
Week 4
Hidden Reset
Week 1: Kitchen Detail
Cabinet fronts, backsplash, range hood exterior
Week 2: Bathroom Restoration
Grout lines, shower glass, fixtures
Week 3: Living Area Detail
Baseboards, door frames, vents
Week 4: Hidden Reset
Window tracks, behind/around key touchpoints
The Team Advantage: Faster Finish, Less Disruption
We work with teams of 2–5 professionals on site. The same total labour hours are completed faster in real time.
9 labour hours
Total work needed
3 professionals
Working at the same time
≈ 3 hours on-site
Real-time completion
Same total work — completed faster because professionals work simultaneously.
You get your home back sooner.
No all-day disruption.
Trust, Privacy, Independence
Insured & professional
Invoices available
Privacy-first access (key/remote)
Owner-level feedback (direct line)
Many clients open the door remotely (smart lock, concierge, or call box). Or simply leave a key in a safe, with concierge, or a lockbox.
We arrive on schedule, complete the work, lock up, and leave. No supervision required.
Proof (Real Work)
See our work and hear from clients directly.
Satisfaction Guarantee
If something within the confirmed scope is missed, notify us within 24 hours. We will return to fix the specific oversight at no charge where scheduling allows. This is a fix policy, not a refund policy.
Standard + Custom Add-ons
If you prefer the Regular Standard baseline but occasionally need a heavier lift, you can customize a visit by adding specific tasks.
Add-ons should be requested at least 48 hours before the visit so we can confirm scope.
Inside Oven / Fridge Sanitization
Interior Window & Track Detail
Inside Kitchen/Bathroom Cabinets
Steam Cleaning for Upholstery
Scope Planning (Without Compromising Standards)
We can rotate detail zones across visits to match your preferred visit length while keeping Maria's standards consistent.