When it comes to hiring a cleaning service, there are several things you should decide before you hire anyone. Making these lists will help you know exactly what you want out of a cleaning service so you don’t waste time or money.
First, what do you want cleaned? Which rooms do you want the cleaning service to take care of? Make a list of rooms you want cleaned and a list of any specific places or pieces of furniture that you want special attention paid to. Do you want the shelves dusted, the carpets vacuumed, or the tile floors mopped? What about things like handling laundry, making the beds, and doing the dishes?
Second, prepare a budget. How much are you willing to pay for each room and task? Once you’ve got a list of rooms, tasks, and prices, you can start pricing and comparing cleaning services.
Third, once you have quotes from several cleaning services, you need to prioritise your tasks. If you want to have your floors mopped, you may have to give up having your dishes done. Decide what is the most important to you and what you can afford. You may find a cleaning service that offers everything you want for an affordable price, but chances are you won’t.
Fourth, look for references for your shortlisted cleaning services. Ask the services for professional references (they should be prepared to give them) and check internet sites for recommendations. Only hire those services that have good references and seem professional.
