A common core scope to discuss
- Dusting reachable ledges, fittings, doors, skirting, shelves, and windowsills.
- Vacuuming accessible carpet and cleaning suitable hard-floor surfaces.
- Cleaning kitchen benches, sink, splashback, hob surface, and cupboard exteriors.
- Cleaning bathroom fixtures, shower or bath surfaces, mirrors, toilet, and floor.
- Wiping accessible wardrobes, storage, switches, handles, and visible marks where the surface allows.
- Removing ordinary cleaning waste generated during the agreed work.
Tasks to name explicitly
- Task
- Oven interior
- Why to confirm it
- Often needs extra time and products
- Useful detail
- Racks, trays, door glass, and rangehood
- Task
- Carpet treatment
- Why to confirm it
- May use different equipment or a specialist
- Useful detail
- Rooms, stains, drying time, and access
- Task
- Windows
- Why to confirm it
- Height and inside/outside access change the job
- Useful detail
- Interior glass, frames, tracks, and exterior panes
- Task
- Walls and ceilings
- Why to confirm it
- Paint and marks need cautious treatment
- Useful detail
- Spot cleaning versus broad washing
- Task
- Blinds and curtains
- Why to confirm it
- Materials require different methods
- Useful detail
- Dusting, washing, removal, or specialist care
- Task
- Garage or balcony
- Why to confirm it
- May sit outside the standard interior scope
- Useful detail
- Sweeping, washing, storage, and rubbish
Condition changes the practical scope
An empty, regularly maintained home is different from a property with heavy grease, pet hair, adhesive residue, or belongings left behind. Honest condition notes help the cleaner bring the right products, equipment, crew, and time allowance.
If there is significant mould, pest contamination, hazardous residue, bodily fluids, needles, or building damage, stop and ask whether a qualified specialist or property manager needs to assess the area first.
Ask for exclusions too
A clear exclusion list is as valuable as an inclusion list. It shows which tasks remain yours and reduces disagreement when the property is inspected.