WHAT IS REASONABLE TO EXPECT FROM A HOUSECLEANING SERVICE?

Homeowners say that their favorite day is when the cleaner comes. It’s wonderful to walk into a clean house that smells good and looks great, especially when it’s yours!

As you take the time to find the right person or company to entrust your home to, here are factors to consider:

Cleaning Services Offered

Regular cleaning doesn’t cover every service. This is what’s generally considered routine:

• Thorough cleaning of kitchens and bathrooms
• Vacuuming throughout the house
• Mopping
• Making beds
• Dusting all surfaces, including baseboards and light fixtures

More detailed cleaning, often referred to as “deep cleaning,” is an additional service. Many cleaning companies require new clients to commit to an initial deep cleaning.

General House Cleaning vs. Deep Cleaning

A deep house cleaning will most likely cost you more than a general house cleaning. Make sure you know what's included on that deep cleaning list.

You can also limit the service to certain rooms or areas. We have a client who hires her monthly just to clean bathrooms.

In addition to routine cleaning, many house cleaning companies will provide specific projects, usually at additional cost, such as cleaning the oven or refrigerator, inside of china cabinets, leather furniture, or spot-cleaning carpets or rugs.

Frequency

Depending on your needs and budget, you can arrange for cleaners to come weekly, every other week, monthly or some other variation.

Every other week is a common choice. If you’re not sure about a long-term commitment, consider a trial run of two to four cleanings.

Cost

On average, prices will vary, depending on where you live, scope of work and how often you schedule cleanings.

Often, before estimating a price, a company will send an employee to view your home and determine your cleaning needs. Be sure to ask what the price includes and what you're expected to provide. Some cleaners supply products and equipment, others don’t.

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Other questions to ask cleaning services

• Will the same cleaning person or team be sent each time?
• How will you get into the home?
• What's your policy if something is broken?
• Do you conduct background checks on employees?

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