Your Villa Magazine - Riverside - December-February 2023
BrandPointContent.com edited by YourVilla Sta Essential questions to ask when hiring a house cleaner Your home should be a sanctuary to take refuge from the world, relax and recharge. However, keeping a home clean and tidy can be di cult when life gets busy. Here are four questions homeowners can ask when interviewing potential cleaners. 1. How many hours will it take to clean my home? A professional house cleaner should know how long it will take to clean an area or at least give a good faith estimate based on the size of your home. Melissa Homer, chief cleaning officer at MaidPro, says that if a potential house cleaner gives a vague response or just restates the price, run. This kind of response usually means that the cleaner plans to stay for a while initially and then trim cleaning sessions shorter and shorter to crank up their profitability once you’ve stopped paying attention. 2. How do you manage cross-contamination between rooms and customers’ homes? How would you feel if you found out that the rag used to wipe your counter was used beforehand to clean your toilet? This kind of cross- contamination is easy to prevent if a house cleaner has a plan in place. If you ask a house cleaner this question and they stumble or cannot give a detailed answer, this is a red flag. 3. Do you rotate items, or do you clean everything each time, and is there a list of what you clean? Homer says it’s essential to be on the same page with your house cleaner about the level of cleanliness to expect during each session. Some house cleaners may try to cut their cleaning time short by rotating items, which means they likely won’t remember to clean them until they’re visibly gross. Be sure to make a list of what you would like cleaned and review that list together. 4. How will you ensure my cleaning is handled if you are out sick or I have to change my schedule unexpectedly, and someone else needs to cover for you? Emergencies happen, but a professional house cleaner should have a plan in place in case they can’t attend to your home and need to hand off the work to someone else. Homer says that if a house cleaner dodges the question, it’s best to move on to another potential hire. While these four key questions help identify seasoned housekeepers, selecting a trusted, professional service provider offers peace of mind by offering reputable, reliable services while allowing you to effortlessly maintain an orderly, tranquil sanctuary. H O M E + S E R V I C E S 44 | YourVilla Magazine Patio Covers Vinyl Windows | Factory Direct Wood Appearance Without Wood Maintenance www.westcoastsidingandtrim.com No Salesman 951-735-3379 License # 615917 IT’S TRUE! FREE INSTALLATION FREE FAN UPGRADE!
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