How to Prepare for Your First House Cleaning in Regina
Booking your first professional house cleaning feels great, right up until you catch yourself scrubbing the bathroom the night before. You don't need to clean for the cleaners. A little preparation does help, though, and knowing what to do (and what to skip) means your first visit goes smoothly and you get the most out of it.
Why a little prep goes a long way
Professional cleaners are there to clean, not to sort. When counters, floors and tabletops are clear, the time goes into scrubbing, dusting and mopping instead of moving piles of mail and toys from one spot to another. That's especially true on a first visit, which is usually a deep clean if your home hasn't been thoroughly cleaned in 30 days or more.
The goal isn't a tidy house. It's a house where surfaces are reachable.
What to do before the cleaners arrive
Pick up the clutter
Take 15 or 20 minutes to do a quick sweep of each room:
- Clear kitchen counters of mail, school papers and small appliances you don't use daily
- Pick up toys, shoes and laundry from the floors
- Put away items on bathroom counters like toothbrushes, makeup and hair tools
- Clear the dining table and coffee table
- Move anything fragile or sentimental that you'd rather handle yourself
A laundry basket is your best friend here. Toss loose items in, set it in a closet, and deal with it later.
Secure valuables and private items
Tuck away jewellery, cash, prescription medications and important documents. This isn't about distrust. It's simply good practice with anyone new in your home, and it means nothing personal is sitting out on a surface that's about to be wiped down.
Plan for pets
Some pets love visitors. Others find a vacuum terrifying. Let your cleaning company know you have pets, and decide ahead of time whether they'll be crated, in a closed room, or out with you. If a room will stay closed, note that it won't be cleaned that day.
Sort out access
If you won't be home, arrange how the cleaners will get in. Common options include:
- A lockbox with a key
- A key left in a spot you've agreed on
- A door code you share for the day
Add clear access notes when you book: which door to use, alarm instructions, where to park, and anything about the building if you live in a condo.
Write down your priorities
Think about what matters most to you. Maybe it's the shower glass that fights Regina's hard water, or the baseboards in the front hall where winter salt and sand collect. Share those notes ahead of time so the cleaners know where to focus.
What not to do
- Don't pre-clean. It's a natural instinct, but it's time you're paying someone else to spend. Let the pros handle it.
- Don't buy supplies. Good cleaners bring everything they need. At YQR Cleaning, our team brings all the supplies.
- Don't leave out surprise extras. If you want the inside of the oven or fridge done, add it when you book so the time is planned for it.
- Don't worry about the mess. Cleaners have seen it all. Muddy spring floors, holiday aftermath and move-out dust are all part of the job.
Consider add-ons for your first visit
A first clean is a great time to reset the spots that don't get done often. YQR Cleaning offers these add-ons:
- Inside oven: $45
- Inside fridge: $45
- Inside cabinets: $30
- Interior windows: $45
- Wet-wipe blinds: $55
- Dishes: $25
If your blinds have collected a season's worth of prairie dust, or the fridge needs a proper clear-out before the holidays, adding these once can make your recurring cleans easier from then on.
After the clean
Once your cleaners are done, take a walk through the house. Check the areas you flagged and note anything you'd like done differently next time. Clear feedback helps your cleaners learn your home and your preferences.
With YQR Cleaning, you pay after the clean, not before. If something was missed, let us know and we'll come back and fix it free. That makes your first visit low-risk: if it isn't right, we make it right.
Ready to book your first clean?
If you've been meaning to try a professional cleaning, now's a good time. Pricing is flat-rate, not hourly, starting at $180 + GST for a one-bedroom, one-bathroom home, and you can get your price online in about 30 seconds. Our cleaners are background-checked, insured and bonded, and you don't need to be home.
YQR Cleaning is a locally owned Regina company that's been cleaning homes since 2022, from Harbour Landing to Walsh Acres. Book online, or call or text us at (639) 739-7669 with any questions before your first visit.