7 Things House Cleaners Really Wish You’d Do Before They Clean Your Home

You may have grown up in a house – or live in one now – where there’s disagreement about what preparing for a house cleaning should entail. Some people spend hours getting things ready for the crew’s arrival, others don’t do much at all, and many fall somewhere in between. 

To settle the debate, we asked professionals to tell us what’s actually helpful for clients to do in advance and what you can skip. Below, they share seven tasks that matter and one that’s not only unnecessary but could even be a hindrance.