People DM asking your rate for a three-bed deep clean, and sorting one-time jobs from recurring ones turns into a mess of notes.
Publish cleaning options and available times so requests are recorded in the booking workflow instead of scattered DMs. You drive across town for a deep clean and the client isn't home with no way in, so the slot is just gone.
A deposit and booking reminders give clients a clear chance to confirm before you drive across town, reducing the risk of a locked door. Recurring clients forget when they're due, and collecting cash or chasing e-transfers after every clean drags on for days.
Set repeat bookings, then record cash or email a card invoice after each clean. Rebooking and payment status stay in the same workflow.