Prepare the information, not the cleaning
Good preparation for a house cleaning has little to do with cleaning. It is mostly about information and access: what matters most, how the team gets in, and what should be left alone.
Maid Bees states that its team brings the cleaning supplies and equipment, so there is no need to buy products or tidy the home to a professional standard before the visit.
The suggestions below are optional homeowner planning steps. They do not add tasks to your booking; anything outside the published service scope should be confirmed in advance.
Decide on your priorities
Walk through the home and pick the rooms or areas that matter most for this visit. A short, specific list—“the kitchen counters and stovetop, then the main bathroom”—is more useful than a general request to do everything.
Compare those priorities with the published checklist for the service you plan to book. If an area is not clearly listed, such as an appliance interior, treat it as a question to ask.
If you are not sure whether the home needs a deep cleaning or a recurring visit, describe its current condition before you book.
Plan access and building requirements
Decide how the team will enter: whether someone will be home, where a key or code will be, and whether a building, gate or front desk needs advance notice.
If you live in an apartment or condominium building, check parking, elevator and visitor rules, and share any instructions needed to reach your unit.
Make sure access stays available for the whole appointment window. A code that expires or a front desk that has not been told about the visit can cause delays.
Clear reachable surfaces
Pick up items that cover the surfaces you most want cleaned: mail on the counter, clothing on the bed, toys on the floor. This is not pre-cleaning; it simply makes those surfaces reachable.
You do not need to scrub, dust or vacuum first. Focus only on the clutter that would otherwise block the areas on your priority list.
If a room will stay crowded with belongings, mention it. Sorting and putting away personal items is a different job from surface cleaning.
Secure valuables and private paperwork
Put away jewelry, cash, medication, private documents and anything fragile or sentimental that you would rather not have handled.
If a room, closet or cabinet should not be opened, close it and say so in your notes.
This is ordinary practice for anyone working in your home, and it lets the visit focus on the areas you want cleaned.
Plan for pets
Decide where pets will be during the visit—in a closed room, a crate, with a neighbor or out with you—so they are comfortable and doors can be opened and closed as needed.
Mention pets when you book, including any rooms that should stay closed to keep them contained.
If a pet area such as a feeding spot or litter box needs attention, ask about it rather than assuming it is included.
Share materials and care instructions
Note surfaces that need particular care: natural stone, unsealed wood, specialty glass, antique furniture or anything with manufacturer instructions.
Be specific about the location and the material. “The marble island in the kitchen” is easier to act on than “be careful with the counters.”
If you are unsure what a surface is made of or how it should be cleaned, say so in advance rather than leaving it to be discovered on the day.
Leave clear notes, then book
Gather your priorities, access instructions, pet plan and care notes in one short message so nothing gets lost.
Do not assume automatic add-ons. Ask about anything that is not clearly part of the published service before the appointment.
With that ready, enter a few details about your home online to see your price and choose a time.