You may not care if you ever see the dust bunnies under the bed; after all, why would you ever need to look under the bed? Or you may be haunted by the thought of one thing out of place and enjoy getting down on your hands and knees to scrub the baseboards every single week.
We all have different expectations about how clean our house should be. There are as many opinions about how much clean is acceptable as there are people who call some sort of domicile "home." You can be laid back or a perfectionist or anything in between.
When it comes to hiring someone else to clean your house, you'll need to decide exactly how much work you want them to do before you start calling for quotes. If you only want someone to come in once every two weeks for a general tidying or you would like someone who is as particular about daily cleanliness as you are, take a moment to jot down your wishes in order to solidify and outline them.
After that, you can start calling around. If you're looking for a great cleaning service in Virginia, for instance, call at least five different companies that operate in your city or area of the state. Explain what you'd like to have done and how often, and they will give you a quote for payment. A one-time deep cleaning is different than a monthly dusting, of course. Where the trouble arises is if your idea of a "monthly dusting" varies greatly with the company's idea. You may expect more than they offer, so it's much better to be up-front about what you expect. If both parties are on the same page, you'll be much less likely to be disappointed.
The reason why you want to hire someone to clean your home is also important. Maybe you have a job that allows you only minimal free time - time in which you don't wish to spend cleaning. Maybe you're a mother of busy kids who just needs a hand. Or maybe you're elderly or disabled or ill and not able to do it all yourself. Each of those reasons comes with different requirements. Be sure the company you choose is aware of these reasons.
When you have found a company you like, it's wise to stick around the first few times they visit. That way you can help them understand how you like things done, point out areas or items they should be gentle with, and help them get to know you a little bit. If you've already agreed to certain parameters with the company, they should be prepared for the level of work you need. Kindness never hurts, either, as people will work for you much more willingly when you are kind than when you yell and scream and threaten at the first mistake. You don't have to put up with shoddy labor, of course, but deal with it like an adult.
When you have found a cleaning service that you like, spread the word. Your friends will appreciate the recommendation and the company will be grateful.
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