You’ve scheduled your cleaning appointment with Sander & Sol Cleaning — great choice. Now what? Many clients wonder whether they need to do anything before our team arrives, and the honest answer is: a little preparation goes a long way. Not because we can’t handle the mess, but because preparation helps us focus on the deep-cleaning tasks that make the biggest difference for your home.
Pick Up Clutter First
The single most helpful thing you can do before a cleaning visit is to pick up loose items from floors, counters, and surfaces. This isn’t about cleaning — it’s about clearing. When flat surfaces are free of clutter, our team can spend more time scrubbing, disinfecting, and polishing rather than moving piles of mail and folded clothes.
Think of it as setting the stage. The more visible space we have to work with, the more thorough the result.
Secure Pets and Valuables
If you have pets, please secure them in a comfortable space during the cleaning visit. This keeps them calm and out of the way of our equipment, and it ensures we can clean thoroughly without navigating around an anxious animal.
We also recommend putting away any small valuables, medications, or sensitive documents — not because we don’t trust our team (we do, completely — they are vetted, experienced professionals), but because it eliminates any worry on your end and lets everyone focus on the work.
Communicate Your Priorities
Before the visit, let us know if there are specific areas you’d like extra attention on, or any surfaces you’d prefer we skip or use specific products on. Natural stone countertops, antique furniture, and certain hardwood floors require different care than standard surfaces.
Clients in Sarasota and Venice often tell us their priorities change seasonally — more focus on patio door tracks and window sills during summer, more attention to entryway floors during the rainy season. A quick note before we arrive helps us tailor the visit to your actual needs.
You Don’t Need to Pre-Clean
One of the most common misconceptions about professional cleaning is that you should clean before the cleaners arrive. You don’t. That’s our job. What you’re doing in the preparation steps above is organizing and communicating — not cleaning. Don’t scrub your toilets the night before our visit. Use that time for something you enjoy.
After the Cleaning: Protect the Results
Once our team has finished, a few simple habits will help you keep the results longer. Take shoes off at the door, run kitchen exhaust fans when cooking, and wipe down bathroom counters after use. These small steps, combined with your scheduled visits from Sander & Sol, keep your home in peak condition year-round.
