In Bayındır mahallesi of Kaş, Antalya, preparing an empty flat before moving in calls for a different plan from combining several cleaning tasks in a multi-storey home on one day. If window cleaning, upholstery cleaning and general cleaning are being considered together, access, ventilation, room availability and the moving schedule should be discussed as one plan.
Separate services by their actual scope
Home cleaning can cover kitchens, bathrooms and living areas, while empty flat cleaning can be discussed around cupboards, floors and unused areas before a move. Villa cleaning is planned according to floors, rooms, stairs, accessible windows and how the property is being used; pool maintenance is not included.
Office and workplace cleaning may cover workspaces, shared areas and toilets, with clear limits around electronics and documents. Post-construction cleaning distinguishes bulky debris from fine cleaning and staged dust removal. Apartment and site cleaning concerns stairs, landings, entrances and common areas. Upholstery cleaning depends on the fabric label and a suitable method, while window cleaning is assessed by accessible glass, frames and surface conditions.
Put same-day work into a workable order
When several tasks are planned for one day, identify first which work may create dust or affect an area that has already been cleaned. Where post-construction work is involved, paint or mortar residue needs separate consideration because surfaces can be sensitive. A mark cannot be reliably identified as a scratch, stain or coating issue without assessment. No particular method should be treated as suitable without knowing the manufacturer’s care instructions.
A practical sequence may involve separating bulky debris where needed, removing dust gradually from higher areas, cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, and completing floors near the end. If window or upholstery cleaning is added, decide which rooms can remain clear and how ventilation will be managed. The order may change with furnishings and site access.
Plan an empty flat before move-in
The useful question in an empty flat is what needs to be ready before belongings arrive: cupboard interiors, kitchen and bathroom areas, or floors. Clarify whether cupboard interiors or only exterior surfaces are included, and whether there are appliances, built-in units or fixed items. Access to water and electricity should also be shared during the discussion.
If sofas are to be cleaned before delivery, decide whether this should happen before or after placement. Cleaning before placement can leave more room to work, but fabric care information, ventilation and the moving timetable all matter. Rather than assuming a stain outcome, share the fabric type, when the stain appeared and any products already used on it.
Create a floor-by-floor flow in a multi-storey home
In a multi-storey home, it is clearer to plan stairs and passageways as part of one flow rather than treating every floor as an isolated task. If stairs receive their final clean before upper-floor dusting and room work are complete, later movement can affect them again. Wet-floor areas may also need a passage arrangement for residents, movers or other people using the home.
For windows, explain interior access, opening sections, frame material and reachability. Risky exterior façades or work at height should not be assumed to be part of ordinary window cleaning. Sharing an approximate number of floors, rooms, stairs and windows helps define the scope according to the address and access conditions.
Short checks before and after the work
- Before: Identify cleaning areas, rooms that will not be used and sensitive surfaces.
- Before: Share water, electricity, keys, building or flat access, and entry conditions.
- For sequencing: Note moving, handover, renovation or furniture-delivery dates.
- After: Review cupboard interiors, bathrooms, kitchens, floor transitions and the agreed areas.
- After: Note any surface mark or inaccessible area without assigning a cause, then request an assessment.
Scope and access can be discussed with CGS Temizlik: head office at Sütçüler Mahallesi 15 Temmuz Şehitler Cd No109/D Kepez/Antalya; phone 0537 445 01 91.
Should window cleaning be done before floors in an empty flat?
It depends on access, dust conditions and the sequence of other work. If dust may return around the windows, leaving floors until the final stage can provide a more orderly flow.
What should be shared if every floor of a multi-storey home will be in use?
Share each floor’s use times, stair traffic, rooms that must remain unavailable and movement needs around wet floors. The work order can then be discussed around that usage plan.