# \#cleaning

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## [What's reasonable when it comes to cleaning at the end of a sit?](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/whats-reasonable-when-it-comes-to-cleaning-at-the-end-of-a-sit/78489)

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**Author:** [@Jenny](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Jenny)\
**Replies:** 48\
**Last updated:** [7 October 2026 23:33 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/whats-reasonable-when-it-comes-to-cleaning-at-the-end-of-a-sit/78489 "2026-10-07T23:33:48Z")

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Hello everyone! Today’s discussion is about end-of-sit cleaning expectations. It comes up from time to time in the Community, and because “clean” means different things to different people, it can cause friction. P…

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## [Hosts: Can sitters over clean your home?](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/hosts-can-sitters-over-clean-your-home/78090)

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**Author:** [@Newpetlover](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Newpetlover)\
**Replies:** 76\
**Last updated:** [21 July 2026 11:59 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/hosts-can-sitters-over-clean-your-home/78090 "2026-07-21T11:59:26Z")

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I know complaints are usually about a house not being clean enough be it by sitters or hosts but I often wonder if I host might feel offended if they come back to a home that has been cleaned more thoroughly than they le…

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## [Expectations of cleanliness](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/expectations-of-cleanliness/78093)

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**Author:** [@Chadwyck98](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Chadwyck98)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [1 July 2026 20:37 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/expectations-of-cleanliness/78093 "2026-07-01T20:37:15Z")

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What would you consider reasonable expectations of a sitter to have for the cleanliness of your home upon their arrival? We had a sitter leave three stars on the cleanliness aspect of their review for us. They never ment…

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## [House cleaning at end of sit - your thoughts?](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/house-cleaning-at-end-of-sit-your-thoughts/55527)

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**Author:** [@NETime](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/NETime)\
**Replies:** 128\
**Last updated:** [26 April 2026 09:43 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/house-cleaning-at-end-of-sit-your-thoughts/55527 "2026-04-26T09:43:19Z")

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I’m curious about people’s thoughts and experiences on cleaning the owners’ house at the end of your sit. I’ve been doing sits for several years, both through this site and referrals from friends and family. (I do all s…