4 Tips for Motivating Your Cleaning Service to Clean

Does the idea of cleaning sound less than exciting? We’ve all been there. Not only do we have our long list of ‘to-do’ items, but we also have our house cleaning responsibilities right in the middle of everything. Whether it’s a daily task or a weekend chore, you know you’ve got to make a plan for your cleaning service to get it done. To help accomplish this, all you need is a little motivation and a plan to break it down. Try the following methods to help you along your journey.

1. Find A Quiet Area To Focus

Life is a constant flow of interruptions and stressors. Sometimes we just need a quiet place to get away from it all – even if just for a few moments. It’s likely that you’re feeling overwhelmed by those who need your time from the office and at home. Take a deep breath, refocus on your task at hand, and use a little bit of imagination on how you can complete your mission. Take 15-20 minutes to clear your mind and start planning.

Taking the time to calm down and focus can make your cleaning service far more productive than if you were to jump right into the work. Instead of rushing it, start planning your objectives with you and your cleaners.

2. Break Down Your Process by Rooms

Using a notepad or your phone, sort out each room and what needs cleaned in each room. If bathrooms are easy for you to do, start with breaking down what you will need in order to clean your bathroom. For example, all bathrooms in the house need the following items cleaned: mirrors, sinks, toilets, showers, and floors. Move mentally through each room sorting it all out. Pro tip: start out by cleaning easier rooms that way you can build momentum to help you accomplish rooms that may be slightly more difficult to clean.

3. Presort Cleaning Supplies

Running a cleaning service means accounting for a variety of cleaning solutions and products. For each room that needs to be cleaned, you can presort your supplies in one or two buckets. Walk to the room you will be cleaning with your supplies and place it in a central area. This will eliminate the need to walk back and forth to your cleaning supply closet which will save time. Use the supplies in your bucket, and when complete simply pick it up and move to the next room. Take breaks if necessary. Repeat until complete!

We all can find the motivation to complete any task when we can quiet down, focus, and make a plan. By cleaning one room at a time, you won’t feel too overwhelmed, and you’ll have your home cleaned in no time. Get back to what you need to do, and start working through your ‘to-do’ list with one less item to worry about.