Tips for Choosing the Right Cleaning Service

You’ve made the decision: it’s time to hire a house cleaner. Maybe you’re too busy with work or your kids are constantly making a mess. Or perhaps your back gave out and you just can’t lug the heavy vacuum cleaner up and down the stairs. Or maybe you have a ski home or a vacation rental at Mount Snow, and you’re not around enough to keep it clean. Then again, maybe it’s just been too long and you need a good, deep house cleaning from a professional cleaning service.

Whatever the reason is, once you’ve made the decision to hire a professional cleaner, you still have a tough choice to make. With lots of people offering professional cleaning services in Deerfield Valley, how can you find the best one for you?

Here are five things to consider when choosing a professional cleaning service:

1. Experience

House cleaning is no different from any other job. The more you do it, the better you get at it. A rookie house cleaning business might have a lot of ambition, but will they have the know-how that comes from several years of cleaning homes?

Narrow down your search to house cleaning services who has been in business for awhile. They will know how to clean every type of surface, appliance or window. They’ll have experience working with different cleaning products and know how to masterfully handle any kind of vacuum, garbage disposal or washing machine. Plus, an experienced house cleaner will probably work faster. Hire someone with several years in the business and you’ll likely get the most bang for your buck.

2. Services Offered

When vetting the different house cleaners in your area, think about what cleaning services you are looking for. Do you just want your house vacuumed and mopped? Or are you looking for deep house cleaning like shampooed carpets? Perhaps you need something special, like help with move in cleaning, spring cleaning or prep for a special event. Is it important to you that your house cleaner folds clothes or takes care of trash disposal? Establish your own priorities first and then take a look at your options.

Once you know what you have in mind, it will be easier to narrow down your choices. Cross off those house cleaners who don’t offer the services you need. If you’re not sure, give them a call and ask if they offer what you need.

3. References

A personal recommendation is always the best way to find a new house cleaner. But even if no one you know can suggest a cleaning service, you should still look for references Some cleaning services have testimonials right on their website or Facebook page. Others will be rated on Yelp or Google. You can also call the cleaner and ask them to give you the names of other families they have worked for.

4. Walk Through & Trial Run

If you think you’ve found a good cleaning service, invite the cleaner to do a walk through of your house. Take him or her on a tour of your home, room by room, and clearly explain your expectations. Point out any tricky spots or teach them how to open the closet store that always sticks.

The cleaner should be able to give you a good price/time estimate after walking through your house. Then, once you’ve settled on a price, have them clean your house once as a trial run, before you commit to regular cleaning schedule.

5. Your Gut

Finally, trust your gut. Is the person pleasant? Do they seem reliable? Do you think they’ll pay attention to details and treat your belongings with care, as if they were their own? As with so many decisions in life, your gut often knows best. So go with your heart and call that cleaner that you liked best. The sooner you do, the sooner your house will be shiny and clean!

Why Choose Exquisite?

I’m Danielle Alfano, the owner of Exquisite Cleaning & Organizing. I’ve been cleaning houses in the Mount Snow area since 2014. I have a degree in Business Administration and am a certified professional organizer. I offer a range of cleaning and organizing services and am happy to help you with your home.

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