List your household's priorities
Describe property type, rooms, bathrooms, condition, surfaces, pets, sensitivities and preferred frequency. Decide whether you need routine cleaning, a one-off deep clean or separate carpet, oven, window or upholstery work.

Compare written service scopes
Ask what is included in each room, whether supplies and equipment are provided, how long the visit is expected to take and what costs extra. Confirm laundry, dishes, appliance interiors, window tracks and other optional tasks rather than assuming they are standard.
Discuss access and household preferences
Arrange keys, alarms, parking, building access and preferred communication. Explain fragile finishes, products to avoid, pets and areas that should not be touched. Ask who may attend and how schedule changes are handled.
Review terms and prepare
Compare quotes based on the same room list, condition, timing and task scope. Check cancellation, payment and complaint arrangements in writing. Clear small belongings where practical; cleaning cannot guarantee every stain will be removed or a particular health outcome.



