Flowers are lovely. Brunch is sweet. But if you really want to surprise and delight the mom in your life this Mother’s Day—clean the house. Cleaning the house for mom might not sound glamorous, but it’s one of the most meaningful gifts you can give. It shows thoughtfulness, effort, and care… and gives her something she truly craves: a break. Here are five ways to make your cleaning gift feel extra special, whether you’re in St. Pete, Tampa, or anywhere else families love their moms.
1. Make It a Surprise—Start While She’s Out
There’s nothing like walking into a clean home that you didn’t have to clean. While she’s out on errands or getting her nails done, take the opportunity to:
Wipe kitchen counters
Vacuum and mop the floors
Tidy up the living room and fluff the pillows
Put away stray clutter
Pro tip: Light a candle and put on soft music before she walks in—it sets the tone immediately.
2. Don’t Forget the Details Moms Always Notice
Moms tend to see everything. So when cleaning the house for her, don’t just hit the obvious spots. Take care of those high-touch areas she always keeps in check:
Baseboards
Bathroom mirrors
Ceiling fan blades
Kitchen sink and faucet
Doorknobs and handles
These extra touches will make your effort feel like a professional job—even if it’s a DIY clean.
3. Enlist the Kids (and Make It Fun)
Get the whole family involved with age-appropriate tasks. Little ones can:
Fold towels
Dust low shelves
Help make the bed
Older kids can vacuum, organize a bookshelf, or clean their own rooms. Just make sure mom doesn’t have to supervise—this is her day to relax.
4. Upgrade the Gift: Add a Joy of Cleaning Service
Want to go the extra mile? Pair your DIY clean with a scheduled visit from Joy of Cleaning. A gift card or pre-booked appointment with our St. Pete and Tampa teams will let her enjoy a deeper clean—without lifting a finger.
Whether you clean before, after, or alongside our pros, it shows her that you value her peace and her time.
5. Top It Off with a Relaxing Touch
Once the cleaning is done, turn her space into a sanctuary. Think:
Fresh flowers in a vase
A new candle
Her favorite snack or cup of tea
Leave a little note that says, “We’ve got it covered—today is for you.”
Conclusion
This Mother’s Day, don’t just tell Mom you love her—show it by giving her a clean, peaceful home to enjoy. Cleaning the house for mom is one of the simplest, most powerful gifts you can offer.
✨ Want to make it even more special? Let Joy of Cleaning handle the deep work. 📞 Call 727-687-2710 or request a quote online for a Mother’s Day clean she’ll remember. 💖 Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more tips, surprises, and Tampa + St. Pete love.
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If you are here to reschedule a cleaning that is NOT currently scheduled within the next 72 hours you’re good to go, no fee .Simply let us know your preferences for rebooking. For all reschedule requests, we ask that you allow a 7-day window to lock in a new slot on the schedule (although if we have an earlier opening we’ll let you know)! If you are rescheduling an appointment that’s appraoching within the next 48 hours, you will be charged for 25% of the quoted cost of your service. If you are rescheduling an appointment that’s appraoching within the next 24 hours, you will be charged for 50% of the quoted cost of your service. Same-day requests to reschedule will be charged 100% of the cost of the booked service. We thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation, as a small business last-minute gaps in our schedule are very costly. All invoices to be billed in accordance with our reschedule/cancellation policy will be automatically charged to the card on file. We thank you for choosing Joy of Cleaning!
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Skip Service Policy
If you are a routine customer and want to skip for any reason, your next cleaning will reflect the appropriate frequency quoted. For example, if you are bi-weekly but skip cleaning the next time we clean, your monthly rate will apply. This is fair due to the extra dust and dirt build-up in the house. Also being a bi-weekly customer means we have reserved your spot in our schedule to be cleaned by the same team at a consistent time. If customers skip it will affect that team’s entire day’s schedule. Lastly, it is not fair to the monthly customer who pays a higher rate for monthly cleanings, and a bi-weekly customer who is actually only cleaned once that month, but remains at the cheaper rate.
