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Tips for hiring a professional maid service

Hiring a home cleaning service for the first time can be a daunting task. After all, you are letting someone into every nook and cranny in your home. Before hiring a professional maid, check out these tips:

• Get recommendations. Ask friends and family what cleaning company they use or have used in the past. This will help get past the initial uncomfortable feeling of letting a stranger in your home.
• Utilize the BBB directory and scour business profiles for reviews and complaints. You can also look up reviews on other trusted sites.
• Screen candidates and ask for references. Ask how long the home cleaning service has been in business, if they’re okay with pets or kids (if applicable), and if they have any limitations or restrictions on their services.
• Determine what level of service you are looking for: whether that is a surface cleaning job, or deep cleaning that involves shampooing carpets and scrubbing grout.
• If it is important to you, ask whether the company provides “green clean” services, meaning they only use all-natural products.
• Ask if the company carries insurance, and if they will provide a copy. If they do not, you may be on the hook for any damaged or stolen property.

 

And remember, maid services tend to book up fast, especially around "spring cleaning" time. Plan to book your home cleaning well in advance if you want your home ready for the spring and summer!

 

What is “green cleaning?”

Green cleaning is the eco-friendly solution that keeps homes clean and safe from potentially harsh chemicals. Many housekeeping services now offer green services by using all-natural products, and reuse containers instead of throwing them out and buying new ones. Families with curious pets and children tend to opt for green clean options to keep them from potentially ingesting toxic solutions.

 

Window cleaning

 Windows do more than just bring in sunshine and let in fresh air, they improve the energy efficiency of your home. When your windows are dirty, they wear down and deteriorate much quicker. It may be tempting to clean your windows on your own but hiring a professional window cleaning service will yield much better results.

• Professional window cleaners use professional-grade cleaning solutions.
• Professional window cleaners have the proper equipment to reach all the hard-to-reach spaces, especially the high-up ones!
• Most window-cleaning companies are fairly low-cost. The cost of buying all the necessary equipment for a DIY job can be much higher.
• Many professional window cleaning companies will provide and bundle other services, such as carpet cleaning, duct and vent cleaning, chimney sweeping, pest control, and more.

 

Window cleaners that are BBB Accredited are companies you can trust. You can also look for certifications from the International Window Cleaning Association (IWCA).

 

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