Ways to Check Your Cleaning Lady for Correctness

A cleaning lady is a good option for anyone who is unable to clean their home on their own, whether it's because of a physical disability or a lack of time. Because of the additional expense and the fact that it is the cleanliness of your private space, you will want to check your cleaning person on a regular basis to ensure that the job is being done correctly.

• Create a basic list for your cleaning lady, or person, to follow. This way she will know what you expect of her and there will be no confusion on what needs to be done. Give her a copy when you first hire her and keep one for yourself.


• Walk through your home every time you have a scheduled cleaning day. Do this before your cleaning lady arrives. Take mental note of any specific areas that have become particularly dirty and that should naturally be taken care of if the cleaning job is done correctly.


• Look over the job that your cleaning lady has done on the day that she's completed it. Use your checklist as a guide when you are reviewing her work. This way you'll have a reminder of your agreed upon expectations.


• Go to the trouble areas that you noted prior to the cleaning to ensure that they have been sufficiently cleaned.


• Check that windows and mirrors for fingerprints and smudges. There should be no streaks or smears that would indicate that the windows were not properly cleaned


• Look over objects that should be dusted. Check the base of objects that are near the floor and spots that are not clearly visible. If an item should have been dusted, the entire item should be dust-free.


• Consider the quality of the work that you initially received compared to the current cleaning. If there seems to be a decline in how well your house is being cleaned, speak with the house cleaner or the cleaning company to express your dissatisfaction and concerns.