To keep your LifeX home clean and ensure smooth housekeeping visits, make sure you have the following products available at all times
Important: This list is intended solely as a recommendation to help members understand what items they may need to purchase themselves. LifeX no longer provides any household supplies, so this list should not be interpreted as an overview of what is included in your stay.
🔴 Mandatory Products (Must Always Be Available)
✅ Large trash bags – Must be placed in bins so the housekeeper can remove the trash on cleaning day🚮
✅ Vacuum bags – Always have spare vacuum bags ready to ensure proper vacuuming. 🏡
🟢 Recommended Products (Not mandatory, but highly useful!)
🧴 Universal cleaner (spray) – For general surface cleaning.
🪞 Mirror cleaner – To keep mirrors streak-free.
🚽 Toilet cleaner – Essential for hygiene.
🧼 Limescale remover – Helps prevent buildup in showers and sinks.
🧽 Sponges & brushes – Necessary for scrubbing and deep cleaning.
🧺 Microfibre cloths – Ideal for dusting and wiping surfaces.
💦 Rinse aid & Dishwasher salt – Keeps the dishwasher running efficiently.
🧹 Floor soap – For mopping floors effectively.
🧤 Gloves – Protects hands while cleaning.
🟠 Products Required for Deep Cleaning
For deep cleaning requests, ensure you have the following:
🍋 Citric acid – Effective against stubborn stains.
🕳 Drain cleaner – Prevents blockages in sinks and showers.
🍽 Dishwasher cleaner – Keeps the dishwasher odor-free and efficient.
🧺 Washing machine cleaner – Prevents mold and bacteria buildup.
🧼 Toilet scrub – For deeper toilet cleaning.
Cleaning Service Overview for LifeX Apartments
Housekeepers follow a fixed schedule and complete the following tasks either every week or, every 2 weeks depending on your apartment. You can find out which days are your housekeeping days in the LifeX app.
🍳 In the Kitchen:
Cleaning the sink and all surfaces, including the stove.
Emptying trash and recycling bins (only if members provide trash bags).
Cleaning table surfaces.
Vacuuming and mopping the floor.
Dusting.
🚿 In the Bathrooms:
Cleaning the toilet, sink, shower, and bath (members must remove personal items beforehand).
Cleaning all surfaces.
Emptying bins (only if trash bags are provided by members).
Vacuuming and mopping the floor.
Dusting.
🛋 In Common Areas (Living Room, Entrance, Laundry Room, Dining Room):
Cleaning coffee tables, dining tables, window sills, shelves, and surfaces.
Vacuuming and mopping floors.
Dusting.
📌 Important Reminder: To ensure efficient cleaning, members are responsible for providing trash bags and keeping personal belongings out of the way (especially in bathrooms and kitchens). Housekeepers do not tidy up clutter or wash dishes. 🍽️🚫
🏡 Deep Cleaning Service Reminder
🔹 Regular Service apartments can request up to two deep cleans per calendar year.
🔹 Members must provide all required deep cleaning products (see list above).
🔹 To check how many deep cleans are available or to schedule one, contact Customer Support via the LifeX app. 📲
Keep your home fresh, clean, and cozy! ✨🏠
🔎Still need help? Contact LifeX Support via the app!🛠️