A professional clean works best when your cleaner can start cleaning right away. You do not need to clean before we arrive — that is our job. But five minutes of simple prep helps you get the full value of your visit, and it costs nothing. Here is the routine we recommend for Columbus homes.

1. Clear the surfaces you want cleaned

Move mail, toys, clothes, and everyday clutter off kitchen counters, bathroom vanities, tables, and floors. The more surface your cleaner can reach, the more actual cleaning gets done — wiping, scrubbing, and polishing instead of tidying around piles. A laundry basket is a fast way to gather loose items into one place.

2. Put away personal and fragile items

Set aside paperwork, medications, jewelry, and anything fragile or irreplaceable. This protects your belongings and lets your cleaner work quickly and confidently in every room, including bedrooms and bathrooms.

3. Make a plan for pets

Pets are part of the family, but vacuums, mops, and open doors can stress them. Settle dogs and cats in a closed room, a crate, or with a family member before the visit starts. Note where they are so the cleaner does not open that door by mistake.

4. Point out your priorities

Leave a short note, or tell us when you book, if one room matters most this visit — for example, the kitchen before guests arrive, or the bathrooms after a busy week. Deep, move-out, and post-construction cleans are quoted by scope, so clear priorities help the work match what you actually need.

5. Check access basics

Make sure your cleaner can get in as arranged, can reach a sink and trash can, and knows where to find anything you want used — fresh linens if you would like beds changed, or your own product if you prefer it for a specific surface.

That is it. No scrubbing, no pre-cleaning, no stress.

Ohio Supreme Clean offers standard cleans at $139 for a studio/1-bed, $189 for 2–3 beds, and $259 for 4+ beds, plus Ohio sales tax where it applies. We are insured through NEXT Insurance. Ready to book? Book at https://ohiosupremeclean.com/contact/ or call/text 380-246-4069.