Dirty Home… What to do

    When You Enter a Home That’s Extremely Dirty or Overwhelming

1. Pause + Breathe
   Stop at the entry, plant your feet, and take one slow breath.
   This resets your pace and prevents overwhelm.
2. Slow Your Tempo
   Hard homes require calm hands. Shift out of “rush mode” and into “steady, intentional cleaning.”
3. One Room at a Time
   Choose a room and commit to it. Don’t scan the whole house — it will pull your focus and create stress.
4. Break the Room Into Sections
   Work section by section:

• High → mid → low
• Left wall → right wall
• Surfaces → floors
  Small wins build momentum.

5. Expect Unusual Dirt
Some homes have dirt you haven’t seen before — sticky cobwebs in every corner, heavy buildup, thick dust layers, strange textures, window tracks full of debris.
This is normal. Slow down and treat each area with care.

6. Reset When Needed
If you feel overwhelmed, step outside for 30 seconds.
Deep breath. Reset. Re‑enter with a clear head.

7. Communicate Early
As soon as you know the home will take longer, message the office:
“This home needs extra time to do it right.”

🚫 Micro Move: When a Home Is Beyond Our Scope
If you walk into a home and see any of the following:

• Hoarder‑level clutter
• Excessive trash
• Mold
• Bugs or infestations
• Pet feces
• Human feces
• Biohazards
• Anything that feels unsafe
• A home that is 10+ on the dirt level

1. Stop Immediately
   Do not begin cleaning.
2. Document
   Take clear photos or a short video of the areas of concern.
3. Contact the Office Immediately
   Send the photos/video and call the office right away.
4. If the Office Does Not Answer
   You have full authority to make the decision:
   Leave the job immediately.
5. What to Say to the Client
   Use this exact script:

If they ask, “Do you know anyone?”
Your response is:

Then leave the property.