Holiday cleaning for professionals in Amsterdam should focus on fast, high-quality deep cleans in guest-facing areas, efficient workflows in small city homes, and eco-friendly methods that match Dutch client expectations.​

Plan your holiday workflow

• Offer tiered packages (pre-holiday deep clean, pre-visit “refresh,” and post-holiday clean-up) so clients can choose based on budget and time.​
• Build a room-by-room checklist for entry, living room, kitchen, bathroom, and guest rooms to standardize quality across jobs.​
• Schedule deep cleans 1–3 weeks before major holidays, leaving shorter “top-up” visits closer to guest arrival.​

Focus on guest-facing areas

• Entry and living room: declutter, dust all horizontal surfaces, clean mirrors and glass, vacuum or mop high-traffic areas, and refresh cushions and throws for a strong first impression.​
• Kitchen: prioritize countertops, appliance fronts, fridge interior (space for guests’ food), sink and bin, plus quick oven and stovetop degreasing.​
• Bathrooms and guest rooms: disinfect toilet, sink, and taps, scrub shower, polish mirrors, restock toiletries, change linens, and vacuum/mop floors.​

Amsterdam-specific considerations

• Small apartments: Use vertical storage and a “basket sweep” (one basket to collect clutter fast) to clear surfaces without losing time.​
• Bicycles, rain, and mud: add extra mat shaking, floor spot-mopping near entrances, and more frequent vacuuming of hallways and rugs.​
• Many expats: clearly communicate packages and time estimates in English, and highlight that you follow professional checklists and use eco-friendly products.​

Products and eco-friendly practices

• Use concentrated, refillable, or eco-certified cleaners for glass, multi-surface, bathroom, and floors to align with common Dutch sustainability expectations.​
• Rely on microfiber cloths, color-coded by area (kitchen, bathroom, general) to improve hygiene and speed.​
• For tough jobs, use targeted products (limescale remover in bathrooms, degreaser in kitchens) rather than “one product for everything” to reduce scrubbing time.​

Speed techniques professionals use

• Work top-to-bottom and back-to-front in each room so you never re-clean the same area.​
• Set time blocks per zone (for example, 15–20 minutes for bathroom, 25–30 minutes for kitchen) and stick to them to keep visits profitable.​
• For last-minute calls, do a “visual impact” clean only: clear clutter, wipe visible surfaces, polish fixtures, vacuum main paths, and add a fresh scent.​