- Declutter desks. Cleaning crews bill for the time they spend cleaning, not moving paperwork. Ask staff to clear personal items the night before.
- Identify sensitive equipment. Flag anything that can't be wiped (specialized monitors, lab equipment, sensitive electronics).
- Provide building access details. Codes, key cards, alarm systems — share them with the account manager, not the crew directly.
- Set HVAC. Keep airflow on during cleaning to reduce dust resettlement.
- Walk the high-priority list. Mark the surfaces that have been bothering you. Don't assume.
- Schedule around traffic. Deep cleans work best after-hours or during low occupancy.
- Plan the follow-up walk. A 10-minute walkthrough the next morning catches anything missed.
