What to Expect from a Maid Service

You may not know exactly what to expect when you finally decide to hire a maid service. Cleveland, Ohio homeowners do it all the time, however, and you shouldn't be uneasy about the process!

First, look around and make a list of what you want done. Then estimate how long it would take if you did it all yourself. Add a few hours just to be on the safe side, and your total will be the number of "maid-hours" you should schedule for your first cleaning.

You may want to book one maid to clean four hours, or two maids to clean for three (a total of six maid-hours). The important thing is to call a maid service that allows you to hire maids by the hour, instead of paying for packages that may or may not include the things you need done the most.

The first time your maid visits, expect there to be a little time spent learning your house. You may want to give specific instructions about exactly what you want done. For the first visit, you will need to be physically present in order to ensure your maid knows what to clean and where, as well as any parts of the house that are off limits.

You may want to have an extra house key made to give your maids so they can clean on a schedule even when you are not at home. Your maid service will try to make sure you have the same maid or set of maids every time so you get to know them and feel comfortable with them.

Don't worry about them having the key to your home - if you are using a reputable maid service in the Cleveland area, all of the maids will have undergone a background check and will be bonded and insured.

Once you have had your maids visit a few times and see how nice your house looks and smells after they are gone, you'll be glad you hired a house cleaning service.