Real questions. Real answers. Real life.
At The Clean Life, we’ve cleaned thousands of homes and met hundreds of beautiful families. And over time, we’ve noticed some questions come up again and again – and honestly, we love that you ask them.
Because it means you care. You want to understand how we work. And you want to know what makes us different.
So today, we’re sharing three of our most-asked questions – with the honesty, heart, and transparency we’re known for.
We know how helpful it is to plan your day around a specific time. And we wish we could tell you the exact minute we’ll knock on your door.
But here’s the truth: we refuse to rush your clean or anyone else’s.
Here’s how scheduling works at The Clean Life:
- 4 days before your clean: We send a confirmation email and check in if you’d like to add or remove anything.
- We build our schedule by location: This saves fuel, reduces costs for you, and cuts down on driving time for our team – win-win!
- 1 day before your clean: We text you a 2-hour arrival window (e.g. “Your team is due around 11am – expect us between 11 and 1”).
Why not an exact time?
- Cleans run longer when needed and we never cut corners just to stay on schedule.
- Traffic, weather, or urgent client requests can shift the day unexpectedly.
- We prioritise doing the job right over rushing through your clean to stay “on time.”
If the window no longer works for you, we’re happy to reschedule or arrange a lockbox key drop. We want the process to work for you, not the other way around. Flexibility helps keep everything flowing.
Bonus tip: If another client cancels ahead of you, we might offer an earlier spot. Totally optional – but it keeps things running smoothly.
We hear this one often – and we completely understand. But here’s the thing: we’re not a one-person show. We’re a team. And that’s one of our greatest strengths.
Here’s why it matters:
✅ If someone’s unwell, we’ve got it covered.
✅ If a cleaner goes on leave, we’ve got backup.
✅ If someone moves on, you’re not left starting over.
We will make sure another trusted cleaner steps in.
Every cleaner who steps into your home is more than just experienced – they’re equipped with care. Each one is:
- Trained in The Clean Life way – with a focus on thorough, thoughtful, and gentle cleaning
- Guided by your personalised client notes – because your home has its own rhythm, routines, and little details that matter. We take the time to learn them, so every clean feels just right for you.
- Aligned with our core values – care, respect, and professionalism are at the heart of everything we do
So no matter who shows up, you can expect the same warmth, attention to detail, and trusted standard every time.
Of course, we do our best to keep familiar faces when we can. But our real superpower?
Reliable, high-quality service every time, no matter who walks through your door.
What makes this model even better? Our team members hold each other accountable.
They notice the little things, like hair in drains or missed spots, and they fix them without being asked.
They care. About the standard, the client, and the cleaner who follows.
And because your notes are shared between teams, your preferences follow you – even if your cleaner doesn’t.
Want to help us help you? Keep your notes up to date by messaging our admin team – so the love and care you want stays consistent across the board.
Totally fair question… and we hear you.
Here’s the scoop: Your cleaner’s focus is cleaning, not admin.
They’re mid-mop, mid-vacuum, mid-sink scrub. So even if you’ve passed on a request, they may not have time to:
- Write it down
- Pass it on to the admin team
- Or update your client notes – like adding “no bleach in the bathroom” to your preferences
That’s why we encourage sending requests through the office, where we can make sure your cleaner sees them and your notes stay up to date.
And because we work as a team, the next person might not know what you asked unless it’s logged officially.
Here’s what you can do:
✅ Tell our admin team.
They’re the only ones who update your file. And once it’s there, it stays there for everyone.
No more repeating yourself.
No more “I thought I mentioned it.”
Just consistent, personalised service – every time.
Pro tip: Need to change something last minute? Message our admin team and we’ll update your notes straight away.
You deserve consistency and care. And we want to give it to you.
At The Clean Life, we believe that how we treat our team shows up in how they treat your home.
That’s why we invest in our people with:
- Loyalty bonuses (per hour for each cleaner): up to $1,500+ each year
- Plus $500 of rewards each month for 7 cleaners
- Monthly team rewards for kindness, consistency, and care
- Real career pathways: from cleaner to Team Leader or Manager
Check out our winners for this month! We’re so proud of our team’s dedication and hard work!
When your cleaners feel valued, they show up with more care, more energy, and more pride
And you feel the difference.
Not just in the results but in the experience too.
You can explore more blogs here. We’re always adding practical advice, behind-the-scenes insights, and stories from real families we serve.
Have a question we didn’t cover?
Send us a message anytime. We’re always happy to chat, explain, or help however we can.
