5 Common Questions Asked About Hiring a Maid Service

For many people, having a maid often falls under the heading of "One of these days, when I...whatever". But, as life continues to get busier-whether it is time spent taking the kids to sports practice in Chesapeake, untold hours sitting in traffic on your way to your Norfolk office, or simply trying to squeeze in a weekend get away to Virginia Beach, you may be reconsidering just how "out of the question" hiring a cleaning service would be.
After all, you are a busy person with many responsibilities. Why should you have to spend your free time with the Swifter Sweeper, Windex, and vacuum? Time is not going to move any slower, the days aren't going to suddenly have extra minutes, so you want to make the most of the free time you have. Besides, there are many other activities that will bring you and your loved much more pleasure than hours spent cleaning house.
So, with a bend toward spending more time with your family and less time doing household chores, it is time to consider hiring a maid service. Of course, like any new venture you probably have a few questions. Here are some of the most common questions asked of the companies by those seeking a professional cleaning service:

1. Can I get a rough estimate on the cost of the job? Most reputable cleaning companies can give you a ballpark figure without seeing your home. You will need to know what your square footage and have an idea of what jobs you would like done. Often times, the company will ask if they can schedule a walk through to give a more accurate quote.
2. What exactly does your cleaning service entail? This is an important question, but not one with a rote answer. Cleaning services vary from company to company, but will typically include mopping, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning the bathrooms, and sweeping. However, many companies will charge more for the first cleaning of your home as they will want to do a deep cleaning so that the home is "easier" to clean on repeat visits.
3. Who is responsible for providing the cleaning products? Many companies will have their own cleaning agents. If you have preference for one type of a cleaner over another, be sure to mention this in the phone interview or walk-through. A large number of today's professional cleaning services are using environmentally safe products which are great everyone and everything around.
4. Do I have to be home during the cleaning? In the majority of cases this is not necessary, reputable companies will have drug-free, bonded, licensed and insured workers so you can rest assured your home and valuables are safe.
5. Will you be on time, how can I know it is your cleaning crew? A reputable company will be there when they promise. In addition, they should have uniforms and a clearly marked vehicle that identifies them as the home cleaning service you have hired.

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3 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Maid Service

Do you feel like your free time is spent with your mop, vacuum, and dust cloths? Are your weekends devoted to cleaning the bathrooms, kitchen, family room and bedroom? Would like to have some time to enjoy activities such touring the Nauticus and the USS Wisconsin or relaxing at the Virginia Zoo? Perhaps, you would like free time that is actually yours to do something pleasurable so that it actually feels like you took time out on your days off.
If you are like many Americans, then free time just for chilling is a rare commodity. After all, there is the 40+ hours of the work week, the commute to and from work, taking the kids to a laundry list of activities, and then the many social obligations to be accomplished week in and week out. So, when are you supposed to have time for simply kicking back and enjoying something like a quiet walk at the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge or a weekend getaway to Hampton Roads?
One way, is by shortening your To Do list. For most people one of the most time consuming activities is that of housework. Consequently, the easiest way to save time is to hire a maid service to do this job for you. There are many reasons people hire a maid service, but here are some of the most common:

1. Hiring a maid service means that you can cross off those time consuming chores that you have been "meaning to do" for quite some time. Whether it is deep cleaning the carpet, removing the cobwebs in a room that you don't use very often, cleaning out the refrigerator or laundry room, hiring a maid service means you can cross that job off.
2. When you hire a maid service, especially one that uses green cleaning products, you will find that your health improves. A qualified maid services knows how to best clean your home so that allergens, dust, and germs are removed effectively and efficiently. They will use products designed specifically for the job to be done as well. When a room is cleaned correctly, using the right tools and products, you will feel better and the room will look better than ever!
3. Hiring a maid service also ensures that your house is cleaned each week, whether you have time to do it or not. So, rather than feeling guilty for spending an afternoon shopping with friends in Virginia Beach rather than doing housework, you are free to enjoy reconnecting with the people that matter to you.

Hiring a maid service is one of the best ways available to "add hours" to your week without adding items to your To Do list. Yes, there is a cost involved, but you will find that the opportunity to relax and enjoy those people and activities that matter most far outweigh the money spent on a maid service. Take some time to talk to a maid service so you can start chilling!

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