Flight Attendant Current
Situational Awareness; Physiological - Other; Communication Breakdown; Troubleshooting; Workload
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Ground Event / Encounter Other / Unknown
General None Reported / Taken
Environment - Non Weather Related; Procedure; Human Factors
Once the aircraft door was opened and only a few passengers from first class deplaned; the cleaners were trying to come on. We asked them to wait just a bit; as we had 4 wheelchairs; and our first-class cabin was still getting off. The cleaners told us they are instructed to get on right away. The Captain said No; they needed to wait till most of the aircraft had deplaned. A few of the cleaners were still trying to argue with us; even after the Captain had said they had to wait. There are no quick turns; as our cleaning procedures during this pandemic are totally opposite of the term quick turn. This also is dangerous for the passengers and crew. There is no room for cleaners in the galleys or in the aisle as we safety try to deplaned using the company's policy of social distance; and deplaning a few rows at a time.In addition; the cleaners are getting in the way of the flight crew full filing our FARs responsibilities and safety obligations; post cabin sweeps. This is a safety hazard and needs to be addressed immediately.
Flight Attendant reported; after gate arrival; the oncoming cleaning crew was interfering with passenger deplaning and social distance policy.