With rugs and carpets, Janus says anything more than basic vacuuming isn\u2019t something her company does.\n

\u201cCarpet cleaning is a specialty service that requires special equipment, tools, and training, and clients are not going to get the results they want\/need from the products and tools we carry,\u201d explains Janus. \u201cWe will spot clean a carpet for a spill or something of that nature if the client specially requests it and provides the cleaner they want to be used.\u201d\n

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Bodily Fluids\n

It might be gross to think about, but someone needs to clean up bodily fluids if an accident happens, whether it\u2019s blood or anything else.\n

\u201cWe do clean\/scrub bathrooms top to bottom, including toilets, but basically anything at the level that would be considered a health hazard we cannot clean, for obvious reasons,\u201d says Janus. \u201cThat includes pet waste\/accidents. Our cleaners\u2019 protective gear is not medical grade and they do not have the tools or cleaners for that level of cleaning.\u201d\n

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Limited Edition or Expensive Books\n

Expensive and limited edition books require expert knowledge on how to clean and care for the covers and pages. Many items need to be cleaned in a certain way.\n

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According to the experts at Top Cleaners in London, England, \u201cthere is no guarantee your regular domestic cleaners have the necessary knowledge or tools. Some items need to be handled by a professional. This is the case with old books or expensive art. The simple act of dusting can damage the leather cover of a book. People who own these sorts of items must provide the\u00a0cleaning company with a list of valuables. This way, the cleaners can inform the potential customer what is out of their scope.\u201d\n

Large Amounts of Mold\n

\u201cWe all get the pink mold in our toilets here and there, but black mold that is throughout the home, like ceilings, etc. is a different issue,\u201d says Silva-Nash. \u201cAgain, we don\u2019t have the equipment to safely remove it.\n

Removing mold also depends on which country you\u2019re in. Professional house cleaners aren\u2019t allowed to clean a variety of things, many of which \u201cdepend on what the customer wants, what certificates the cleaning company has, and what are the regulations in a particular country,\u201d explains Top Cleaners. \u201cFor example, in the United Kingdom, regular professional cleaners need to be licensed to remove mold. They are not allowed to use bleach or strong solvents otherwise.\u201d\n

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Extreme Cleaning
\nWhen professional cleaners say extreme cleaning, they mean extreme cleaning. Think of natural disasters and removing debris and traces from a flood or a fire.\n

The experts from Top Cleaners add that \u201cbasically, house cleaners are allowed to deal with standard stains and issues. Therefore, if you are looking for a specific service, like extreme cleaning, you can\u2019t expect that your regular domestic cleaners can perform it.\u201d Natural disasters can happen at any time, but thankfully there are good people in the world who can help.\n

Acknowledging Strengths\n

Professional house cleaners are professionals for a reason. However, when it comes to certain items, it might be best to leave it to, well, other professionals who are adept in their respective fields.\n

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\u201cWe focus on what we are really good at doing \u2014 house cleaning,\u201d says Silva-Nash. \u201cWe focus on the baseboards, blinds, ceiling fans (with an extendable high duster), making beds, taking the trash out, and leaving the bathrooms and kitchen sparkling! We are the pros at that \u2013 and we recognize when something isn\u2019t our strength and we should leave it to the professionals in those fields.\u201d\n

High, Hard-to-Reach Areas\n

If you think hiring professional cleaners to clean areas that you can\u2019t reach like chandeliers, tops of cabinets and high windows is a good solution, you might need to rethink that plan.\n

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\u201cWe will do as far as we can with a two-step stool like most professional house cleaners, however our insurance does limit us to that tool,\u201d says Silva-Nash. \u201cOur teams are not trained to deal with larger ladders and does restrict our movement.\u201d\n

Antiques and Specialty Items\n

Would you trust the professionals to clean the antique couch you inherited from your grandparents, or would you rather learn how to clean it yourself? Janus tells her employees not to clean antiques, specialty items, jewelry or anything breakable.\n

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\u201cMost of those things require training, special equipment\/tools, and run a high likelihood of damage,\u201d she says. \u201cItems like those things are best left to cleaning services that specialize in cleaning and restoration of those items.\u201d\n

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