Friday, January 2, 2015

Helpful Advice On Hiring A Service For House Cleaning Minneola FL Residents Should Remember

By Stacey Burt


The busy schedules of many homeowners today makes it challenging for them to find the time needed to keep their houses clean and orderly. Hiring a housecleaning service once or twice a week to do vacuuming, mopping, and dusting is a solution that works for a lot of people. When enlisting services for house cleaning Minneola FL customers must keep the following points in mind to ensure that they hire someone trustworthy and professional.

The range of services available from a professional cleaner can range from occasional, light housekeeping, to detailed, full-scale cleans, and everything in between. Many customers appreciate the reassurance that their homes are in good hands that comes from hiring expert cleaners who have been carefully screened by their employers before hiring, and the fact that these companies are also bonded and insured.

If one knows a friend or neighbor who can recommend a good cleaning person or company this can be helpful, but there are also many other ways to find some. Looking through the Yellow Page listings, local newspapers, or checking an online referral site can also produce results.

Since this person will be working in one's residence, it is essential that he or she provide at least three current customer references, and also three character references. Speaking with the person or company representative on the phone is the best way to do a preliminary screening to get an idea of their personality and ability to communicate. Professional companies can also be checked through the Better Business Bureau.

Devising a short-list of individuals or companies which seem promising based on their references, and then arranging an interview with each of them should be the next step in the hiring process. The interview should be conducted in the customer's home at a time when he or she can devote full attention to it, with no distractions in the background.

During the interview, customers need to ask the service or person they are considering hiring several key questions pertaining to their work. It is recommended that homeowners inquire about experience in the cleaning industry, if speaking to a representative, ask about the team who will actually be doing the work, policies on breakage, cancellations, which tools and products are used, and payment expectations. The customers should also clearly communicate which areas they expect to be cleaned, and discuss any specific concerns or special requests they may have.

Usually a housecleaning company provides all or most of the necessary products and equipment, whereas an individual will use those belonging to the customer, but this matter must be clarified at the time of the interview. In such a case where the homeowners cleaning tools or products are used, it's a good idea to first go over their proper use with the person and possibly demonstrate it, just to be certain they understand, and if anyone in the home suffers from allergies, this should be noted so appropriate hypoallergenic products can be used.

Payment terms must be agreed upon before any service contract is signed, and ground rules should be established. Whenever possible, customers should be at home during the first cleaning, so they can make sure it is what they had in mind and in case the cleaner has any issues or questions.




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