Top Tips On Searching For The Best House Cleaners
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by: ToniChainbridge
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Do you find that the pace of life has quickened over recent years? People seem to be busier than ever. Consequently the trend for home cleaning services has practically quadrupled over the past few years. People want cleaners to do the everyday mundane tasks for them.
But letting someone into your home is a big risk. What about your valuables? Will they break your expensive ornaments? Can you trust your cleaner?
Below I have identified ten things to look for when searching for a house cleaner.
1. Many house cleaning services advertise the fact that they are police vetted. You need to see proof of this. You also need to see references. I would even check up on these too - they could be false.
2. The cleaner should be insured for accidental damage. What if they smash one of your china plates, or spill something on your carpet that won't come out? You need to cover the cost of these things.
3. Your cleaner should have a friendly approach, but not too friendly. You often hear of cleaners spending most of their hourly rate drinking tea and talking. They should be friendly, but also professional and get on with their job.
4. Going for the cheapest rate is not always the best strategy. If cleaners charge a slightly higher rate then they have to live up to that expectation. Sometimes cheap spells tacky and not professional.
5. It really easy to carry out research for house cleaning rates. Do it online, it is free, anonymous and quicker.
6. Do you want weekly cleans? Or will fortnightly cleans suffice? Some people are happy with a total house-blitz every few months or so. Make sure your cleaner can tailor her cleans around your schedule.
7. Being charged a slightly higher rate for your initial clean is common.
8. A house-cleaning checklist is a way to ensure that you get the things done and cleaned what you want. You may want things done and cleaned differently from one week to another. So by having your cleaner working to your checklist makes sense to get all your tasks completed.
9. If you need heavy duty jobs done such as construction clean-up, garage cleaning or post-moving, then think about using a robust specialized cleaning service.
10. Who's supplying the cleaning products? Do you think your cleaner should bring his/her own? Are you willing to buy and provide the cleaning products ready for them to use?
There will be other factors to take into consideration when hiring a cleaner. However these tips should help you start your thinking process of what to look out for and what you actually want from your cleaner.
Just be aware that in some of the house cleaners' advertising, they practically all claim to be exceptional and have unique cleaning methods to clean your home more thoroughly and quicker.
I would't pay too much attention to these claims. At the end of the day all you want is someone who is trustworthy and professional. They will follow their own cleaning techniques to clean your home to your standards.
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