Two homes of the same size rarely take the same amount of work. In one, the display cabinet stays shut and the shelves are full and in daily use, so the team handles visible surfaces only. In the other, a move is coming up, the shelves are empty, and the real request is the inside of the cupboards. When arranging a cleaning in Çaltepe, part of Manavgat, this is usually the first distinction: is the job limited to visible surfaces, or does it require moving belongings? The answer shapes both the scope and your preparation.
Who handles fragile items
Glass vases, figurines, framed photos, ceramic plates, hanging light fittings and aquariums are best discussed before work starts. There are two workable options: the resident packs them into a safe box and the team wipes the cleared surface; or the items stay where they are, the team cleans around them and does not touch them. Both are valid, but the choice should be made in advance. Mention anything wall-mounted, loosely seated or unstable at the base, since how firmly an object stands cannot be judged from the outside.
Cabinet interiors: access or emptying
Interior cabinet cleaning normally requires empty shelves. If jars fill the kitchen units or clothes hang in the wardrobe, the team does not take on unpacking and repacking them in your own order; that is risky for both time and arrangement. A practical route: request interior cleaning for shelves you have emptied, and for full sections agree on door fronts and handles only. If there is sticky residue, a dried spill or swelling on a shelf, say so beforehand, because such areas need different handling depending on the material. Before a move, cabinet interiors are usually the core of the job; details are on the empty flat cleaning page.
The order for balcony, interior glass and floors
A wrong sequence means doing the work twice. The general logic is coarse to fine, top to bottom: first outdoor-facing areas such as balconies that carry dust and grit; then interior glass and frames; floors last. Placing a cloth or mat at the balcony threshold reduces water and dust being tracked inside. Dirty water runs from window frames onto the floor, which is why mopping comes after glass. If you think you see marks, dullness or scratches on a pane, describe what you see rather than diagnosing the cause yourself. Scratches, limescale marks and factory coatings can look alike, and telling them apart calls for an on-site assessment. If you know the glass is coated or specially treated, no method is chosen without the manufacturer's care information. Access conditions are discussed under window cleaning.
Describing a special request clearly
"Please clean everywhere" does not define a scope. Going room by room works better: which cupboards are empty, which items must not be touched, whether the balcony is included, and whether only the inner face of the glass is wanted. Mention delicate surfaces such as natural stone worktops, oiled wooden floors or antique furniture, and any pets. Whether water and electricity are available also affects the scope, which is discussed according to address and access.
The services in brief
Home, office and villa cleaning cover living and working areas with surface-appropriate methods; electronics and documents are outside the office scope, and pool maintenance is not part of villa work. Post-construction cleaning separates coarse debris from fine dust. Empty flat cleaning focuses on cabinet interiors and floors. Apartment and site cleaning covers stairs, landings and entrances. Upholstery washing begins with the fabric label, with no stain-removal guarantee. Window cleaning covers reachable surfaces. For general scope, see home cleaning.
Checks before and after
- Before: Are fragile pieces packed away, or marked as "do not touch"?
- Before: Which cabinets are emptied, and which get exterior wiping only?
- Before: Is the balcony included; inner face of glass only, or both sides?
- Before: Are water and electricity usable?
- After: Have empty shelves and their corners been reviewed?
- After: Any drip marks left under window frames?
- After: Were floors done last; is there dust at the balcony threshold?
I have no time to empty the cupboards. What now?
Interior cleaning is not requested for full cabinets; door fronts, handles and cabinet tops can be agreed instead. Emptying only the sections you manage, and widening the scope for those alone, is the more realistic route.
I also want the balcony done. How should I plan the day?
Doing the balcony before indoor work reduces dust and water settling onto clean floors. Move pots, mats or boxes aside beforehand, and keep a cloth at the door for crossing wet ground.
To discuss scope: CGS Temizlik, Sütçüler Mahallesi 15 Temmuz Şehitler Cd No109/D Kepez/Antalya, 0537 4450191.