Our Policies
Policies Last Updated: September 15, 2026
Preparing for Services
We ask that all clients prepare for our arrival by organizing items on surfaces that need cleaning. This includes moving laundry, shoes, and misc. items from vanities, dressers, beds, and floors. This will ensure that we have time to complete quality cleaning. Also, we request that any excess mess outside of toilets, pet messes, and anything that would be considered hazardous be pre-cleaned before your appointment.
We always strive to do the little things that make our clients' lives easier; however, if we need to spend additional time in areas that aren't prepped, this limits our time to go above and beyond as we always hope to do! In some cases, we cannot perform standard tasks because of safety, health, or sanitation concerns. The below areas/items are where we get many questions from clients. Please ensure you review our policies regarding them:
Trash
As part of our cleaning service, our team is happy to empty trash receptacles that are lined with a trash bag. For the safety of our employees and to help maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, we are unable to remove loose trash or transfer un-bagged items into trash bags, as doing so may result in spills, damage, or exposure to unsanitary materials.
If a trash receptacle is not lined, loose trash is present or overflowing, or a bag cannot be easily removed from the container, our team will leave the items in place and continue with the remainder of your cleaning. For diaper bins, we would be happy to take them out if they have been removed from the diaper receptacle and tied up. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us provide a safe and consistent service.
Toilet Brushes
In order for our team to safely and efficiently clean your bathroom toilets, we require a standard toilet brush. We ask that clients provide a clean brush for each toilet to be cleaned. If we cannot locate your toilet brush, we will provide a new one for the clean along with a toilet brush holder and leave it in your bathroom for our team's future use. Your invoice will be charged $10.00 for the brush and holder. For health and sanitation purposes, we can no longer transport our own toilet brushes from house to house.
Duvets and Linens
If you have linen changing service added to your appointments, please make sure a fresh sheet set is placed near each bed to be changed. If fresh linens are not placed in visible site for our team, we will skip the change and proceed with making the bed. You will not be charged for the changing service.
Bed-Making Services
If sheets on an unmade bed are noticeably soiled or appear to need changing, we will skip making the bed and will instead leave a note indicating why the bed was not made. Likewise, if bed linens have been removed from the bed and placed on the floor or elsewhere besides on the bed, but linen-changing service has not been added to your cleaning, we will assume the bed should not be made. Note - if left on the floor, we may need to move the bed linens back to the bed so they are not in the way of our cleaning.
Kitchen Sink and Dishes:
Please clear your kitchen sink and counters of dishes. Unless arrangements for dish-washing have been made prior to our arrival, if dirty dishes are left in the sink, we will remove them in order to clean your sink, but will place them back in the sink. As we do not factor in additional time to wash dishes, we must ensure we maintain focus on the areas included in your home cleaning plan.
We reserve the right to skip rooms or areas that are not reasonably accessible or prepared for cleaning at the time of service.
For All Cleanings
Utilities and Access
Our clients are responsible for providing safe access to the property and ensuring that water, electricity, and other necessary utilities are available during the cleaning. Delays or inability to complete the work due to unavailable utilities, locked areas, alarm systems, pets, or lack of access may result in additional charges or rescheduling fees.
Safety and Hazardous Conditions
Our team may decline, pause, or stop work if conditions are unsafe or if the property contains hazardous materials, biohazards, excessive mold, pests, needles, animal or human waste, strong chemical odors, or other conditions requiring specialized remediation. This also includes extreme heat (above 76 degrees) or cold (below 60 degrees) in the home. OSHA guidelines identify 68-76 degrees Fahrenheit as a reasonably comfortable indoor range. Additional fees or cancellation of service may apply if the condition of the home differs substantially from the information provided when the estimate was prepared, including the conditions observed during the walk-through appointment.
Construction Dust & Debris
At Home Cleaning Co. is not equipped to remove construction dust, debris, or residue resulting from renovations or other construction work. If our team encounters affected areas during the appointment, those areas will be skipped. Please ensure all construction-related dust and debris have been professionally removed before your scheduled move-in cleaning. The full approved estimated amount of your cleaning will still be invoiced if any areas must be skipped due to construction-related conditions.
Move-in Cleanings
Home Accessibility
When providing an estimate for a move-in cleaning, we assume the home will be empty at the time of cleaning. If boxes, furniture, or other belongings have been moved into the home, our team will clean around them. Any areas that cannot be safely or reasonably accessed—including floors, baseboards, cabinets, and closets—will be skipped. The full estimated amount will still be invoiced if any areas cannot be cleaned due to items obstructing access.
Payments & Pricing
First and One-time Clean Pricing
A labor buffer is added to all First Deep, One-Time, Return, and Move cleans. This buffer allows flexibility in labor time. If your home requires more time than what’s covered by the base fee, part or all of the buffer will be added to your final invoice based on the actual hours worked. The labor buffer will appear on the initial estimate we provide, outlining a maximum extra cost we may charge.
If we determine upon arrival that the work required exceeds the time covered by the contingency, we will contact you before proceeding to discuss available options, including adjusting the scope of work, allotted time, or cost.
Payment Options
We will send an invoice to your email on file after each cleaning appointment, which can be paid online with a credit or debit card. We appreciate prompt payment of all invoices, and may postpone services if an invoice is outstanding more than 30 days. We also offer a secure auto-pay option through our billing software program.
Tipping
Tipping is optional but very much appreciated and customary for residential cleaning services if expectations were met or exceeded. When more than one cleaning specialist serves your home, tips will be shared evenly among the team.
When a tip is paid by credit card, the full tip amount is passed along to your cleaning team —At Home Cleaning Co. covers all credit card processing fees.
Late Invoice Fee
If an invoice is 30 days past due, we will add a late fee of $10 per week until it is paid. If there are 2 or more unpaid invoices on an account, we will pause services until they are paid. If late payments become an ongoing issue, we will require that the account is enrolled in auto-pay.
Scheduling
Arrival Time
Our hours of operation are from 9:30am-4:30pm. Unless you have our first appointment of the day, we are unable to guarantee an exact arrival time. However, we do our best to arrive within 30 minutes of your scheduled appointment. We will send a text notification if we are running late, and also when we are on our way. If our arrival time shifts significantly outside the estimated window, we will notify you as soon as possible.
If you choose to wait for us to arrive, please be home during the estimated window of time to let our staff into your home. If no one is home or we are turned away for any reason, a cancellation fee may be charged (see Cancellation Policy.)
You’ll receive an automated text reminder the day before each cleaning at 4:00pm to the primary phone number on file.
Note: Reminders come from our scheduling software, Jobber.
When setting up your cleaning appointments, we will provide options based on the preferences you provide on your online service request form. If your scheduling preferences ever change, please let us know as soon as possible by submitting another client preferences form or reaching out to us by phone, message, or email.
First Deep Clean
Your appointment is scheduled based on the preferences you provide on your online service request form. This may differ from your regular slot. We’ll confirm the proposed date with you before your cleaning is scheduled. This appointment is when most clients choose to include add-on services.
Recurring Schedule
We'll plan a recurring schedule based on the preferences you provide on your online service request form. We'll propose the schedule at the time we provide your initial deep clean invoice. Unless otherwise specified, arrival time may vary from appointment-to-appointment.
While we do our best to maintain a consistent schedule, occasional staff or weather disruptions may require us to reschedule. If so, we'll notify you as soon as possible. You may view your upcoming appointment dates at any time through your client portal (see link below).
Schedule Adjustments
Rescheduled appointments won’t affect future cleanings unless specified; your next cleaning will remain as scheduled unless a change is requested. We’ll notify you of any changes on our end as soon as possible.
Cleaning times aren’t listed in the Client Portal, as arrival times may be solidified the day prior. If there’s a change after the 4:00 PM reminder, we’ll reach out to you.
Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy
We understand that plans change and unexpected situations arise. We strive to be flexible and accommodating. However, with each of your cleaning appointments, we reserve time and assign team members specifically for your home. Late cancellations and schedule changes affect our team’s wages, travel, and availability for other clients.
Our policy balances flexibility for our clients with dependable schedules for our team:
Grace Cancellations & Reschedules
To help accommodate unexpected changes or illness, recurring clients receive the following grace allowances each calendar year:
Each grace allowance waives the fee for one late cancellation or qualifying late reschedule. Available allowances will be applied automatically before a fee is charged.
Appointments canceled or rescheduled with sufficient notice do not use a grace allowance. Grace allowances do not cover appointments when our team arrives and is locked out or turned away without prior notice. Unused allowances do not carry over to the next calendar year.
Cancellation Fees
Once applicable grace allowances have been used, we reserve the right to charge the following fees to the card on file for client cancellations:
Rescheduling Fees
Requests received at least two business days before the appointment may be accommodated at no charge, subject to availability.
For requests received after that deadline, a 15% rescheduling fee applies if we can move your cleaning to an available appointment within seven calendar days of the original date.
If we cannot find a mutually workable appointment within that window and you cannot keep your original appointment, the change is treated as a cancellation and the 25% cancellation fee applies. An available grace allowance will waive either fee.
Only one cancellation, rescheduling, or lockout fee will apply to an appointment. These fees are not combined.
A one-time reschedule does not automatically change your future appointments. Requests to adjust your ongoing recurring schedule are subject to availability. Changing future appointments does not, by itself, trigger a cancellation fee.
Business Days & Notice Deadlines
Our business days are Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, excluding holidays and company closures (see section below for a complete listing of our holiday and company closure dates).
To avoid a cancellation or rescheduling fee, please notify us by the deadline below:
The above deadlines assume no intervening holidays or company closures. Notices received after 4:30 pm on weekends or during holidays or company closures are considered received on the next business day.
Recurring Service & Exceptions
Frequent cancellations or last-minute changes may affect our ability to hold your recurring appointment time. If this becomes a concern, we will contact you to discuss scheduling options.
We may waive or reduce fees based on individual circumstances and the history of our client relationship.
Our Commitment to You
You will not be charged a cancellation or rescheduling fee for a change initiated by At Home Cleaning Co.
Additionally, if we need to cancel or reschedule your appointment with less than two business days’ notice, we will add one additional grace cancellation or reschedule to your account. There is no limit to the number of additional grace allowances that may be added when the change is initiated by us.
Holidays & Company Closure Dates
At Home Cleaning Co. observes the holidays and company closure dates listed below. If your recurring appointment falls on a scheduled closure, we will contact you in advance to discuss available rescheduling options.
We will make every effort to work with you to reschedule your appointment. However, availability may be limited during the busy holiday season, particularly around Thanksgiving and Christmas. If a suitable rescheduling date is not available, we may need to cancel the appointment. We will communicate with you as soon as possible in that situation.
Scheduling availability is especially limited around Thanksgiving and Christmas. We ask that holiday-related scheduling requests be submitted at least one month in advance whenever possible.
When a fixed-date holiday falls on a weekend, any additional weekday closure will be communicated in advance. We will work with you to reschedule your appointment. Holiday and company closures are not considered business days and may affect cancellation and rescheduling notice deadlines.
For special requests for additional cleanings during the end-of-year holiday season, we will first accommodate clients whose recurring appointments fall on a holiday or company closure. Once those appointments have been rescheduled, we will consider requests for additional appointments during the same timeframe. All requests are subject to availability and our team’s schedule, so we recommend reaching out as much in advance as possible.
Severe Weather Closures and Delays
We use multiple data sources when determining whether to operate during severe weather. Our goal is to balance consistent client care with the safety of our team.
While we make every effort to reschedule missed appointments, this isn’t always possible. Rescheduling decisions are guided by our historical rescheduling patterns and each client’s scheduling preferences.
Guidelines:
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If a Winter Storm Warning or Advisory is issued and EGR/GRPS schools are closed for more than half of our workday (9:00 AM–4:30 PM), we will close for the day.
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If a Winter Storm Warning or Advisory affects less than half of the workday, we may implement a delayed start or early closure. Appointments scheduled during the affected time will be rescheduled when possible.
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We will always close if ice accumulation is predicted.
Cancellation or reschedule fees will not apply on days when schools are closed. If you have an urgent need for home cleaning during severe weather, please reach out and we’ll explore any available scheduling options.
We kindly ask that during the warmer/summer months, your home is maintained at 75 degrees Fahrenheit or below. This helps to ensure efficiency and a safe working environment for our team.
Staff Out
If your regular team is out for the day, we will do our best to substitute another team so that we may keep your regular appointment. If a substitute is not available, we will ask to reschedule your appointment at our first availability. Current clients always receive priority for scheduling and rescheduling appointments over new and one-time clients.
Illness
We do not want to put ourselves at risk of contracting a cold or flu virus due to exposure in clients’ homes. If someone in your home is ill with a fever, severe cold, and/or especially vomiting/diarrhea, we respectfully request that you inform us at your earliest convenience so that we may reschedule services for after your family is no longer contagious.
Our Products and Tools
Natural Cleaning Products
We use tried-and-true, soap-based, Eco-friendly cleaners that are simply excellent. These products are natural (and pet, kid, and nose friendly). We add lemongrass essential oil for a fresh, aroma-therapeutic scent. We bring all of our own supplies to complete each cleaning. However, if you have a special product that you would like us to use, we are happy to do so, so long as it is naturally derived. Any specialty cleaning solutions used on marble and other porous stones will need to be requested in writing prior to your first service date.
Our Tools
We have our cleaning systems down to a science. We have top-of-the-line specialty vacuums, towels, and mops. Our towels, mop heads, and shoe covers are fresh for each home. At this time, we are unable to honor requests to modify our tools (i.e. use our clients vacuums or mops) as it disrupts our processes and routines.
Scope of Services
The goal of our regularly scheduled cleaning appointments is to maintain a home’s freshness and cleanliness. Our weekly, Bi-weekly, and Monthly services include the items outlined on our Cleaning Checklist and/or included in the scope of work outlined in your signed estimate. For extra or add-on services that have not been included in your home's scope of work, we typically charge an additional fee per each service. The cost of our additional services are posted on our Services page; however, please contact us for a formal price estimate before requesting to add additional services to your cleanings.
Timeframe for Requesting Extra Services
We would be happy to incorporate additional or add-on services into your cleaning; however, we may not be able to perform them when they are requested without adequate notice such as on the day of your cleaning or when our team is already at your home. To ensure that our team has sufficient time to complete the services without causing delays or disruptions in our master schedule, please provide at least 48 hours prior notice. If we cannot accommodate the extra services with 48 hours advance notice, we will commit to including them in your next scheduled cleaning.
Prior to our Arrival
Walkway Safety
Please ensure that the walkway our team will use to enter your home is shoveled and salted (when applicable). Our staff carries approximately 40 pounds of equipment into each home, and clear access is essential for their safety.
Please let us know if driveway parking is available on your cleaning day, as this greatly improves our load-in and load-out.
During Our Visit
Distractions
It is important for us to have access to every area of your home that we will be cleaning. In doing so, we need to work freely and without distractions. Excessive conversation (beyond cleaning instructions and light conversation) prevents us from being 100% focused. Every effort is made to work safely and cautiously and we cannot assume liability for injury to others. We kindly ask that you, your children and pets remain out of the rooms that we are cleaning in order to prevent safety hazards (contact with cleaning products, tripping over caddies, vacuum cords, etc.).
We understand the desire to make sure that cleaning is completed to your expectations. However, please give our team space to do their best work. Having a homeowner closely supervise the cleaning process can be distracting and increase the likelihood of mistakes. We appreciate you keeping your distance while our team cleans.
Pets
For most of us, seeing your friendly pet is the highlight of our work day! However, all pets must be secured in a safe location during service unless alternate arrangements or accommodations have been discussed and approved by our management team before your appointment. This helps protect our team and allows us to clean your home safely and efficiently. We may pause or stop work if a pet presents a safety concern, interferes with cleaning, or creates unsanitary conditions.
Injuries in Your Home
All employees are covered by our Workers’ Compensation Insurance. This covers the employee’s injuries and protects you. If our staff is injured at your home due to neglect or a safety hazard, our insurance company will work with your homeowner's insurance to rectify the issue.
Fire Arms
For our protection and yours, we ask that any and all firearms be securely stored and locked away prior to our arrival. We will not clean any rooms in which a firearm is visibly present. Please do not leave firearms under pillows or mattresses as they pose a danger when we are changing linens on beds.
Health, Safety, and Pest Policy
To protect our staff and clients from cross-contamination or health risks, we cannot enter or clean homes with current or recent issues involving pests, parasites, or other hazards. This includes, but is not limited to, lice, fleas, bed bugs, roaches, ants, termites, mice, and any other infestation — whether the pests are alive or dead.
If such a situation exists or has occurred recently, you must inform us before your scheduled appointment so we can postpone service until the issue is fully resolved.
Our team is not equipped to clean up pest problems, even after treatment. We reserve the right to stop service and leave the premises if any such issues are discovered upon arrival.
Damages
If we are responsible for damages to your home or items in your home, we will send a message and leave a note for you the day of the cleaning. We make every attempt to repair, replace, or compensate for any items that we have damaged.
We will not assume liability for preexisting damages or ill repair, including, but not limited to: scratches, dings in windows, paint, furniture, floors, walls, etc. or items not secured in a proper manner. If normal cleaning activities (dusting, wiping, vacuuming, etc.) result in breakage, we will consider the item to have been insufficiently secured prior to our arrival. Items of monetary or sentimental value should be put away on the day of cleaning and/or cleaned by homeowner.
All surfaces (e.g. marble, granite, hardwood floors, etc.) are assumed to be sealed and ready to be cleaned without causing harm/damage when common cleaners are used. Any specialty cleaning solutions used on marble and other porous stones will need to be requested in writing prior to your first service date.
Client Privacy
Your privacy is very important to us. Confidential Information includes but is not limited to: client names and contact information, addresses, alarm or door codes, any other details about clients’ properties or their contents. We will never share client information for any reason other than internal business dealings. Although we may take photos of your home for documentation, the photos will never be shared outside of At Home Cleaning Co. without explicit permission.
Providing Feedback
We appreciate all feedback and strive for 5-star Google Reviews! If you ever feel that your home has not been cleaned to your satisfaction and/or that anything was missed that was previously discussed or included in your home's scope of work and approved estimate, please reach out immediately. We would be happy to return and re-clean any areas of concern that are reported to us within 24 hours of your cleaning appointment. Photos of each area may be requested for our notes and team training.
To help ensure that your home is receiving the best care and service possible, we will send a brief (10-second) feedback request after each appointment. Please take the opportunity to let us know if there is anything we can do differently or better to meet (or exceed) your expectations!
Employee Non-Solicitation
By entering into an agreement for services with At Home Cleaning Co., you agree not to solicit or hire any staff member introduced to you through our company during the course of our service relationship.
Personal Data and SMS Messaging
At Home Cleaning Co. may disclose Personal Data and other information as follows:
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Third Parties that Help Provide the Messaging Service: We will not share your opt-in to an SMS short code campaign with a third party for purposes unrelated to supporting you in connection with that campaign. We may share your Personal Data with third parties that help us provide the messaging service, including, but not limited to, platform providers, phone companies, and other vendors who assist us in the delivery of text messages.
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Additional Disclosures: Affiliates: We may disclose the Personal Data to our affiliates or subsidiaries; however, if we do so, their use and disclosure of your Personal Data will be subject to this Policy. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
At Will Services
We believe that kind, respectful, and clear communication builds healthy working relationships. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of character and integrity, and expect the same from our clients. We will discontinue services in the event that our team is made uncomfortable and/or treated with disrespect. If you find that our cleaning, despite our continued efforts, is unsatisfactory, we will discontinue services with the understanding that we are not a good fit. We maintain the right to discontinue services at any time and for any reason.
Notice of Policy Changes
At Home Cleaning Co. reserves the right to modify or update our policies at any time with or without prior notice. Clients are responsible for reviewing the policies prior to each appointment to stay informed of any changes. As our client and by continuing to use our services, you must acknowledge and agree to all policies.