If a thin layer of dust settles on the floor every time you open the balcony door, cleaning the glass first that day makes little sense. When you plan a cleaning job in an apartment in Yeşilova, in Antalya's Muratpaşa district, the most useful conversation is about which task dirties which other task. The notes below focus on concrete distinctions you can use while describing the job on the phone and while preparing the home before the team arrives.
Why the order usually starts on the balcony
Balcony, interior glass and floors are three connected jobs. Sweeping a balcony, wiping railings or cleaning under flower pots raises dust that drifts inside through an open door and leaves marks on freshly cleaned glass. So in many cases a sensible order is: coarse balcony dirt first, then interior glass and frames, and wet floor work last. Whether doors stay open or closed, and whether the balcony has rugs, matting or textiles, can change that order. If glass cleaning is requested as a separate job, say from the start whether floors will also be done the same day.
Exterior facades, the outer face of upper-floor windows and any area without safe access are a separate matter; no scope is set for those parts before access conditions are seen.
Fragile items and the inside of cabinets
Square metres alone do not describe the workload. Glasses and plates in a display cabinet, framed pictures, easily tipped ornaments and pots can affect the time needed more than floor area does. It helps to separate two situations: surface cleaning with items left in place and a scope where shelves are emptied and interiors are cleaned. If you want the second, gathering fragile pieces onto one table beforehand lowers the risk and speeds up the work.
The same distinction applies to cabinets. Wardrobes, kitchen units and bathroom cabinets can only be cleaned inside if they have been emptied. In a furnished home this usually depends on your own preparation; in an emptied flat the interior surfaces naturally fall within scope. Keep this difference in mind when choosing between empty flat cleaning and home cleaning around a move.
What to discuss about surfaces
A mark on glass is not always dirt; it may be a scratch, a coating mark or older surface damage. Telling these apart needs an on-site assessment, and no method is chosen by guesswork. For parquet, natural stone, lacquered kitchen fronts and coated glass, share the manufacturer's care instructions if you have them; if they are unknown, a more cautious method is preferred. The same logic applies to fabric: on upholstery the care label guides the method, and no stain can be promised to come out.
Checks before and after the work
- Will balcony and interior glass be done on the same day or separate days?
- Which cabinets will be emptied, and which stay closed?
- Will fragile items be gathered away or left in place?
- Are water and electricity usable?
- Is access to an exterior surface or a high point needed?
- At the end: a walking route while floors dry, glass and frames checked in daylight, emptied shelves put back.
The services in brief
Home cleaning covers kitchen, bathroom and living areas; office cleaning covers work and shared areas, with electronics and documents outside scope. Post-construction work separates coarse debris from fine cleaning. Empty flat cleaning focuses on cabinet interiors and floors. Apartment and housing-estate cleaning covers stairs and common areas; villa cleaning follows a floor and staircase order and excludes pool care. Upholstery washing follows the label, and glass cleaning is limited to reachable surfaces.
Is a separate day for the balcony worth it?
If there is heavy dust, sand or potting soil on the balcony, a separate day makes it easier to keep interior glass clean. For a single day, agreeing the order in advance is enough.
Should I empty the cabinets myself?
Yes, if you want the interiors cleaned; emptying is the customer's part. The most practical step is to confirm which cabinets are included while the address and conditions are discussed. For details: 0537 4450191.