Turn the wish list into named tasks
Write down the item, location, and intended result for each request. 'Inside the empty kitchen refrigerator' is more useful than 'extra kitchen cleaning.' Avoid assuming that deep cleaning, move-out cleaning, or a first visit automatically includes a particular extra. The company must confirm which requested tasks it offers and how they will be included in the proposal.
- Identify the exact appliance, cabinet, window, or surface.
- Describe whether contents will be removed beforehand.
- Mention care instructions or access limitations.
Rank extras by the reason you need them
Separate time-sensitive needs from tasks that can wait. An empty appliance before move-in may be a higher priority than detail work in a rarely used room. Choose the few additions that matter most if the entire list does not fit the available appointment or budget. Ask whether the remainder should be scheduled separately rather than assuming the cleaner can squeeze it in.
Agree on preparation and handling
Some requests depend on the area being empty or accessible. Confirm who will remove food, dishes, personal items, or shelf contents and when that preparation must happen. Discuss whether items will be put back and by whom. If moving furniture or disconnecting equipment is involved, ask specifically about that boundary; cleaning a surface does not automatically include preparing every obstacle around it.
Confirm how the visit changes
Ask for the updated scope and price before treating an extra as part of the booking. Clarify whether it adds to the existing work or replaces something you had planned to include. Keep a short final list showing the main cleaning priorities and confirmed additions. If another request occurs to you on cleaning day, discuss it first and accept that it may need a later appointment.
Questions about this guide
You can ask, but availability and approval need to be confirmed before the work begins. The existing appointment may already be allocated to its agreed tasks. Sending the request beforehand gives the company a clearer opportunity to plan it.
Plan your cleaning extras →Keep a separate list of optional tasks and request quotes for your priorities. Review them alongside your recurring cleaning budget. This makes it easier to choose an occasional addition without assuming every detailed task belongs in the regular visit.
Prepare for your cleaning visit →