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  • woman in the kitchen washing dishes

    How Often Should You Change Your Dish Scrubber?

    Your kitchen cleaning tools can be a bacterial haven. But knowing how to clean and when you replace your scrubbers and sponges helps you get the clean you need.

  • Baby excitedly crawling across the floor away from parents

    How Much Does New Flooring Cost?

    New flooring costs range from fairly affordable to luxury pricing, depending on many aspects. Installing new flooring can add a significant amount of value to your home and this guide will help break down all of your many options.

  • House Cleaner

    How Much Does It Cost to Hire a House Cleaner?

    Hiring a house cleaner frees up your schedule and keeps your home spotless. The cost to hire a house cleaner depends on the size of your house, your schedule, and who you hire. Use this guide to better understand typical house cleaning prices.

  • Kitchen island with granite countertop

    How to Clean Different Types of Countertops, From Quartz to Concrete

    Knowing how to clean different types of countertops is essential to having a sparkling surface (without damaging it). Learn how to safely clean and remove stains on marble, tile, quartz, stone, granite, and other kitchen or bathroom surfaces.

  • A mother in a bathroom wrapping her daughter with a towel

    5 Ways to Make Towels Smell Amazing

    Towels can build up mildew and bacteria, making them smell terrible. With a few DIY home tricks and some basic cleaning products, you can solve this problem and have spa-worthy towels at home.

  • A father and his son sanitize a surface in their kitchen

    How To Disinfect Your Home

    Whether you’re doing a deep clean after an illness or ensuring all your home’s surfaces are free from harmful germs and bacteria, disinfecting and cleaning can help. This guide breaks down how to disinfect your home’s surfaces.

  • A senior woman lying on sofa listening to music in living room

    5 Crazy-Simple Ways to Make Your House Smell Good

    Making your house smell good can be fast & easy! We all want our homes to smell pleasant,so here are the five ways to combat stale air naturally with simple solutions using items you likely already have. Read about how can make your home smell scrumptious

  • A female janitor vacuums a living room

    8 Things You Should Do Before a House Cleaner Arrives

    Hiring a cleaning service for the first time can lead to a lot of questions. Should you clean before your house cleaner comes? What are the expectations on either end? We’ve outlined the top must-dos for house cleaner etiquette here.

  • Woman running water in a bath

    Yes, There’s a ‘Right’ Way to Clean Your Bathtub—Here’s How to Do It

    Grime, soap scum, stains, mold, and mildew can quickly build up on and around your tub. Find out how to clean your bathtub swiftly and efficiently using simple techniques and the appropriate cleaners. This guide tells you how.

  • mother and daughter in laundry room

    When You Should Use Hot or Cold Water for Stains

    If last night’s dinner or the lollypop stuck to your sofa left a stain, you may be asking yourself if you should use hot or cold water to remove the stain. Cold water works on some stains, while hot water works on others. Learn which is best for your mish

  • shot in white bathroom of white toilet and partial view of bathtub with white accents

    7 Best Tips for Cleaning a Toilet

    Learning how to be effective when cleaning a toilet can save you time and get you better results. These seven easy tips can help you take your toilet cleaning methods to the next level and get your bowl sparkling clean every time.

  • Dishwasher with lime buildup

    How Do You Remove Remove Lime and Hard Water Buildup?

    Is it time to delime and scale your dishwasher? If mineral deposits and hard water are hindering your dishwasher’s performance, we’ve got the remedy. Learn DIY solutions to help remove lime and hard water buildup for cleaner dishes every time.

  • How Much Does It Cost to Clean Walls and Ceilings?

    Walls and ceilings are an often-overlooked cleaning chore. Keeping your walls and ceiling free of dust and grime will contribute to a cleaner home environment.

  • The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist

    If you're geared up and ready to go, here are ten “must-clean” areas of your home. Let this checklist be your guide as you spruce things up!

  • Six Easy Ways to Reduce Paper Clutter at Home

    The average adult receives 41 pounds of junk mail a year! Combine that with the papers you actually want to keep, and you've got yourself a paper mountain.

Hiring House Cleaners

Five Questions to Ask Cleaning Pros

Big or small, your project is a significant investment. That’s why we recommend interviewing at least three qualified cleaning professionals before making a hiring decision. Ask the following questions to determine whether a pro is the right fit for your project.

Do you bring your own equipment and supplies?

Some cleaning services will expect you to provide some items like special cleaners for hardwood floors. While this isn’t a deal breaker, it’s important to know before making a hiring decision.

Do you screen your employees?

Cleaning services have access to your entire home, which makes having trustworthy employees important. Ask your cleaning pro if they screen or do background checks. Avoid companies who don’t prescreen their cleaners.

What happens if something is broken or damaged?

Most cleaning companies will replace or repair any damaged items in your home. Avoid hiring a cleaning service that doesn’t have a repair or replacement plan.

Is there a type of cleaning you won’t do?

Some cleaning pros won’t tackle certain projects. Be sure your pro is able to complete your project before making a hiring decision.

What cleaning schedules do you offer?

Most cleaning pros offer a variety of schedules, including one-time, weekly, bi-weekly and monthly. Be sure your pro offers the cleaning schedule that works best for you and your family. 

FAQs

  1. How much do house cleaners typically charge?

    The average cost to hire a house cleaner is between $25 and $45 per hour, while some home cleaners may be more expensive, there could be cheaper maid options by individuals for less money.

  2. How much are typical house cleaner costs?

    The average cost to clean a house is around $180, which is about four hours of work. However, each project is different and costs can range from $100 to $1,000 depending on the size of house and the amount of cleaning needed. 

  3. Should house cleaners be certified or licensed?

    Not necessarily. Each state has their own requirements for licensing and certifications for companies, but most states don't require any special training to clean a home. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local house cleaner guidelines.

  4. What questions should I ask a home cleaner?

    There are several things to know before hiring a house cleaner to do any work on your home.

    • Do they conduct background checks on employees?

    • Do they have insurance?

    • Do they offer a guarantee?

    • How do they set rates?