10/29/2026
 Let’s Talk About Professionalism, Accountability, and Doing the Job Right. 🧹🫧
Unfortunately, situations like this are part of how I end up gaining new clients, and while I’m grateful for the opportunity, it’s disappointing to see a client’s home left in this condition.
Just two days ago, another local cleaning service cleaned this client’s home, but the job was left unfinished. From what I understand, the cleaner left approximately 30 minutes early to move on to another client, leaving this home without the level of cleaning that was expected.
These pictures speak for themselves.
One thing I have built my reputation on is stepping in when a client is unhappy with the service they have received elsewhere. While I never want to see another business lose a client, I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to welcome a previous client back and restore their confidence that their home will be cleaned thoroughly and consistently.
When a client has health concerns, leaving this amount of dust behind is especially concerning. Every client deserves to feel comfortable and confident that their home is being cared for properly.
As professional cleaners, we are hired to do a job, and we have a responsibility to do it right. Our clients trust us with their homes, their personal spaces, and their hard-earned money. When we leave, the expectation is that the agreed-upon work has been completed and that the home meets the standards we promised.
I understand that this industry is physically demanding. We have long days, exhausting schedules, and moments when we feel like we have nothing left to give. We all have difficult days. But there is a difference between having a hard day and leaving a job unfinished without making sure the client’s needs are met.
If you are consistently cleaning a client’s home, you should understand their expectations and the standards they are paying you to maintain. If you are running behind, communicate. If you need more time, be honest. If you cannot complete the job as scheduled, have that conversation with your client.
Accountability and communication are just as important as the cleaning itself.
And to those who are new to the cleaning industry or just starting their own businesses: please know that you do not have to figure everything out alone! Many of us who have been doing this for years are more than willing to share tips, tricks, advice, and lessons learned along the way. There is room for all of us to learn, improve, and grow.
Ask questions. Seek guidance. Take pride in your work. Build relationships with your clients, and remember that your reputation is one of the most valuable things you have as a business owner.
You do not build a successful business by simply showing up. You build it by being consistent, dependable, honest, and committed to the quality of work you provide.
At I Got Your Six Cleaning Services L.L.C., our goal is to be thorough, trustworthy, and reliable. We want our clients to know that when they trust us with their homes, we take that responsibility seriously.
We stand behind our work because we understand that we are not just cleaning houses. We are helping people maintain safe, comfortable spaces where they can relax and feel at home.
Let us all remember why we chose this profession and take pride in the work we do. Our clients deserve nothing less. 🩷🧹