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What to Look For When Contracting House Cleaning Services
Researching house cleaning services can be a daunting task. You want to be sure
that you are getting the best cleaning at the best price from the most reputable
company. By asking the right questions and researching the right points, you can
enjoy the freedom that using a cleaning service can bring.
Your first question when you contact a house cleaning service company should be
whether they charge by the hour or the visit. This is important because some
companies charge by the hour and this pricing plan will result in variable bills
and sometimes, added cost.
Your second question should pertain to payment arrangements. Do they take checks,
credit cards or cash? Can they bill you or do you need to have the payment ready
at the time of service. If possible, it is preferable to be billed. This way you
will have some time to inspect their services and make sure you are happy with
their work. If you pay first and find out later that they did not clean the
bathtub, it will be harder to get your money back.
If the cleaning service does charge by the hour, you should ask them how many
employees they send to each house. Obviously a company that sends three employees
will clean the house in less time than a company that only sends one.
The most important question to ask the cleaning service is what type of cleaning
jobs they do. Do they wash windows, do any dishes, clean the base boards or walls?
By narrowing down their duties you can discover which jobs will be yours to do when
they leave and which company offers the most complete package for the money.
After finding out which house cleaning services they provide, you need to determine
what preparations are expected of you before the house cleaning crew arrives.
Do you need to pick up all the clutter? Pull the sheets from the beds? Also, do you
need to supply any of the cleaning products or materials? For example, does the
cleaning service bring a vacuum or do they expect to use yours?
By asking these questions of any prospective house cleaning services, you can
secure a reputable company and a cleaning package that is best tailored to your needs.
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