I must admit the only part of the oven I clean is the door! If food has spilled, yes of course I clean it. My house is very dusty, to keep it spotless I would have to dust everywhere every day - life is too short. In winter the log fire creates a lot of dust. Floors mopped regularly, but with two cats, two dogs and a walking husband it does get dirty quickly. We live in a farming area, no made up road to the house and no rain in summer. We also have the doors open all day for pets to go in and out as they please. And yes, I do clear up the pet hair. I only expect my sitters to give me the house back as they found it - recently cleaned. We also leave money for emergencies, like the vet. And pets are allowed on the furniture, they are my family. Rant over!
Well, if the standard is return the house as you found it, then it’s really important that the starting condition is described clearly and realistically. If the house is very dusty, or the oven hasn’t been cleaned, that should be stated directly – rather than using vague terms like “not spotless” or “rural living.”
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