When you hire a housekeeper or cleaning service, there are some questions you’ll need to ask to ensure you’re hiring the right person for the job. Writing down a list of services you want to be completed is a great place to start. This way, you’ll have all the information you need when you do interview a housekeeper or cleaning service, and they can provide you with accurate information and cost estimates.
Find out upfront if the housekeeper or cleaning company offers the services you need, especially if you have requests that go beyond basic services.
Do they charge a flat fee each week? Do they charge an hourly rate? Some companies charge based on your home’s square footage or the number of bedrooms you have.
Many companies may provide some smaller cleaning supplies, but they may need to use your vacuum cleaner or mop. Others bring their own or none at all. And if you’re particular about the types of chemicals used in your home, you may want to ask what products they use or if they’re willing to use what you provide.
Anytime you have a professional in your home, something could go wrong. They could get hurt, or some of your property may be damaged. Ask what would happen in these scenarios — a well-qualified professional will have the necessary insurance and bonding to cover these situations.
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When most people think of house cleaning, they often think of maid or housekeeping services. Typical services include wiping countertops, washing sinks, sweeping and mopping floors, wiping cabinets and appliances, emptying waste bins, removing cobwebs, vacuuming, dusting, and cleaning bathrooms.
Other cleaning services not typically handled by house cleaning companies include:
Regularly cleaning and disinfecting your home goes a long way toward removing germs and helping prevent the spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus. If you choose to hire a cleaning professional for this project, be sure to speak candidly with them ahead of time about the safeguards each of you will take to protect one other and your home.
According to the CDC’s guidance on cleaning and disinfecting for coronavirus, it’s important to routinely clean frequently-touched surfaces in your home like tables, chairs, remote controls, doorknobs, light switches, handles, countertops, toilets and sinks. A two-step cleaning process is most effective and involves cleansing surfaces first and then disinfecting them. Do not use the same rags for both cleaning and disinfecting.
Clean soft surfaces like rugs and drapes by first removing visible contamination like dirt, particles and smudges, then cleaning with appropriate cleaners and laundering with water on the warmest setting per manufacturer instructions. Dry soft surfaces completely.
Whether you go it alone or choose to hire a professional, it’s important to make sure you’re using a disinfectant that meets the EPA’s criteria for use against the coronavirus. Here are two options:
Important note: Never mix bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser!
No matter what you need cleaned, there are advantages to hiring a specialist near you:
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