January 23, 2022 by pgroessel

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Hiring a Maid Service for your House Isn’t Intimidating

One of the first things to look for when hiring a maid service is their rates, and how many hours they charge for. Some services charge by the hour, and some charge by the month. Most people think that it’s best to hire someone who charges per hour, but this isn’t always true. Hourly maids can sometimes take longer than expected to finish even small jobs because they have less knowledge of your home. If you need them every other week or so though, an hourly maid might suit your needs better than someone charging monthly because they will clean less during each visit and therefore spend less time doing it.

On the other hand, if you only need a maid once in a while to come and do a deep clean then a monthly maid service might be a better choice. Monthly cleaners usually set up an appointment with you ahead of time and let you know how long it will take them to do the job. This means that they will come prepared and get straight to work without dillydallying.

Specificity

Some house cleaning services also provide specific jobs such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and more. Make sure that your maid service can take care of any mess or spot in your home before you hire them. If the company only has people who specialize in windows, for instance, make sure you don’t need window washing done when asking for quotes because this company may not do it! This is important because if one person cannot do something then they have to send someone else which will take longer and cost more.

Another thing to consider when hiring a maid service is if you want them to clean your home while you’re away or not, or on the date of your choice rather than on a schedule. This is good for people who travel often because even if they don’t hire someone to come while they’re gone they’ll still get their place cleaned up before they return. On the other hand, if you’d like someone to always be there cleaning while you’re gone then make sure that this is included in the prices and services offered! Otherwise, some companies charge extra for this feature.

Knowing the hours

Before hiring a company it’s important to know what days of the week and shifts they work with, how many workers are employed there, and what kind of equipment they use. Maid service with a handful of employees is usually better than one with only one or two because they will have more time to clean your home thoroughly instead of rushing from job to job constantly. If you hire on a weekend make sure you’re okay with them working this day too because many people don’t like the idea of their homes being cleaned when they aren’t there. Maids should always wear shoes that are covered while cleaning your home in order to keep it as clean as possible, but some services even go above and beyond by wearing gloves, facemasks, and hairnets so you can be sure that everything will be spotlessly clean!

Some house cleaners also offer for certain areas of your home to be cleaned for free!

This is a great bonus and you should take them up on it if it’s offered. The kitchen and bathroom are usually the most popular areas to include in this offer. 

Reviews

One last thing to consider when hiring a maid service is their background, reviews, and testimonials from past clients because these can tell you a lot about what kind of job they’ll do for you. If your home is quite messy then having an excellent reputation will matter the most so that your place gets as much attention as possible from its workers! Maid services with mostly five-star reviews are also worth considering over those with only three or four stars unless there’s a specific reason why those reviews were left.