06/12/2026
Cleaning Isn’t A Race!! 💪🏾
One of my biggest pet peeves as a cleaner is when I hear another cleaner say a client was upset because “the bathroom took too long”even though the results were beautiful.
Here’s the thing: cleaning isn’t a race.
A heavily used bathroom with soap scum, hard water buildup, dust, grime, hair, and years of neglect is going to take longer than a bathroom that’s been maintained regularly. The time it takes has nothing to do with how hard someone is working and everything to do with the condition of the space.
This is also one of the biggest reasons I don’t charge hourly.
If I charged hourly, clients could end up focusing on the clock instead of the results. I charge based on the scope of work because every home is different. Two bathrooms can be the same size and take completely different amounts of time depending on the buildup, details requested, and overall condition.
I’d rather focus on delivering quality work than rushing through a job just to make the timer look better.
Question: Would you rather have a cleaner who finishes fast or a cleaner who takes the time to do it right?
👇 Let’s discuss in the comments.