When Melissa and I are socializing and we meet new people there is always the inevitable question asking, "What do you do?" Often a follow up question, after I tell them we own Accent Maid Service is: "Why should someone hire a cleaning company instead of an independent maid?" It’s a good question.
After answering that question recently, I thought this would be an excellent post on our blog. So, below are some good reasons to hire Accent Maid Service instead of an independent cleaner:
- We are insured. Many independent cleaners are not. What this means is if a cleaner/maid is injured on your property, you may be liable.
- We are Bonded. Many independent cleaners are not. If something goes missing in your home, you can file a claim. With many cleaners you would be forced to file a lawsuit to recoup your losses.
- Background check. We conduct a criminal background check on all potential new hires. We also check references with all potential new hires. We want to make sure whoever we send into your home has integrity and can be trusted.
- Tried and true cleaners. We have a comprehensive interview process to make sure we only hire the best. When they are hired, they are trained to follow our practices and procedures.
- Backup for your cleaner. People get sick. Their children get sick. Cars break down. There are a whole host of reasons a cleaner may not be able to make it in on a particular day. This is an issue for all companies and all individuals. Things come up. With Accent Maid Service, we will work with you when that happens. Often times we can send another cleaner or schedule another time with your regular cleaner. However, if you must have your home cleaned at a specific time, we can accommodate you.
- Tried and true cleaning supplies. Our cleaning supplies have been used on many surfaces for many years. Our cleaners are trained in how to use them to avoid damage to your property. Some of our customers want us to use their products and we can accommodate that too.
- Payroll taxes, workers’ compensation, and unemployment insurance. An independent cleaner must be registered with the IRS to run a business. If they are not registered and you pay them for their service, the IRS considers you to be their employer and it is your responsibility to withhold and send in payroll taxes. The state of Indiana expects this as well. In addition, you may be responsible for unemployment insurance payments and workers’ compensation payments.
These are some of the biggest reasons to hire a cleaning company instead of an independent cleaner. We strive to make cleaning your home as hassle free as possible.
Come back to our blog later for post about why our Cleaners/Maids choose to work for use instead of being independent.