Hiring a maid service can be complicated, but it is important to do your research before choosing the correct cleaning company for you! Here are 10 ways to evaluate a cleaning service before hiring them:
1. Years of Experience
A cleaning service that has many years of experience is a good place to start looking when searching for the best cleaning service. A cleaning service with a reputation of quality and reliability is one of the first things you should evaluate.
2. Insurance
It is crucial when looking for a cleaning service to check their credentials and be certain they are insured. All employees should be covered by workman's comp in case of injury and all taxes are paid by the company you hire. Confirm this is a company policy. This not only protects you, but your home!
3. All employees thoroughly screened
For a company to screen its employees before hiring demonstrates that they are committed to providing the safest and best service for their clients.
4. Supplies provided by company
This is a personal preference! When hiring a cleaning service you need to evaluate your cleaning supplies, and if you are not prepared look for a company that is. Accent Maid Services provides all eco-friendly and green products that they will use at their clients’ homes. If you have a certain vacuum or broom that you would like to be used on your floors, a cleaning company should respect your wishes and make notes of your preferences.
5.Testimonials and Referrals
After you have narrowed your search to a handful of cleaning companies then you can begin looking for testimonials or reviews from customers. You can begin this process by searching on Google or ask for current customer references who have used the company for 5 years or more.
6. Relatable
A relationship between the cleaning service and customer should be at the top of a company’s list. When having strangers clean your house, you want to trust the company and feel at ease with them entering your home at all hours of the day. As a cleaning company, we pride ourselves that we make the extra effort in building a relationship with all our clients!
7. Trained
A cleaning company should train its employees with the client in mind. It is important to train for quality and not speed. Accent Maid provides individualized training inside a home and not in classroom. They are
8. Personal service and availability
Don’t forget to look at the company’s hours of operation. When searching for a cleaning company make sure they will work with your schedule in mind. You may prefer the cleaning company to clean while you are home after your work hours. Some companies that offer personalized service will adjust to fit your time. If you would rather a cleaning company clean while you are at work, most companies prefer this and will work out a cleaning schedule based on your needs.
9. Subcontractors vs employees of company
If you are looking for a cleaning service that cleans your house at a certain time every week than an employee of a company would be a better choice than an independent contractor. If your regular cleaning maid has a conflict with servicing your house at a certain time, a cleaning company can provide a second cleaner who will know your preferences based on the notes within the same company. You wouldn’t have this flexibility with an independent contractor.
10. Multiple Service Offerings
Accent Maid provides many different services. We offer condo/apartment cleaning, office cleaning, and we will go above and beyond with offering coffee service or a special table setting for your next event. We are here to accommodate your cleaning needs!