Many people consider hiring a house cleaning service for their home— but they stop short of actually doing it. Some concerned about the price, some of them think it’s not something people like them do, and some of them just don’t know where to start.
Does this sound familiar? We’ve created a handy guide to hiring a house cleaning service to help you see the benefits a professional residential cleaning company brings you and your home.
Is Hiring a House Cleaning Service Worth it?
In a word, yes. Most people don’t think about what their time is worth in actual dollar values. Say you make $25 an hour at work. Most people spend about 6 hours a week cleaning their home. If your time is worth $25 an hour and you spend 6 hours a week cleaning your home, that is $150 per week. All of a sudden, hiring a house cleaning service sounds much more reasonable.
However, you should think of your hourly wage at work as a base. Add to that hourly wage the value of spending time with your kids and not cleaning your house. Add to that hourly wage going out to dinner with your spouse instead of cleaning your house. Add to that hourly wage doing a hobby you love, working out, spending time with friends, volunteering, or even just putting in more hours at your job. The time you save by hiring a house cleaning service is incredibly valuable.
You also don’t have to worry about spending as much on cleaning supplies. Most cleaning companies supply their cleaning teams with products and equipment. Additionally, vacuum will have a longer lifespan— after all, it won’t be getting as much use! Of course, you’ll still want to have cleaning products on hand for messes that happen in between cleanings, but they will go a lot further. This saves you money in the long run.
Is Hiring a House Cleaning Company Beneficial for My Home?
When you hire a house cleaning company, a person (or team of people) professionally trained in cleaning visits your home and consistently cleans it the same way, never skipping a task due to a shortage of time.
Think about how often you say things like “The blinds can wait until next week,” or “I don’t have time to dust the living room today.” When you hire a house cleaning company for your home, those words are never spoken. They do the cleaning in its entirety every time.
Your home will be a cleaner, healthier place for you and your family to live in. When dirt buildup doesn’t happen, your carpets, flooring, appliances, furniture, and even the paint on your walls will have a longer lifespan. This will also save you money in the long run.
Where do I Even Start When Hiring a House Cleaning Company?
When you’re hiring a house cleaning company for the first time, a good place to start is asking others for a recommendation. Chances are, you know a lot of people who have hired a house cleaning company. They will tell you who to stay away from and what house cleaning services they have loved.
Most house cleaning services will do a walkthrough of your home. They will tell you what their services are and work with you, creating a customized plan that fits your needs. They will also probably offer weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules. You decide what works best for you.
Before your first cleaning, you do not need to deep clean your home. Some people are nervous about someone— even someone paid to clean their home— seeing their dirty bathrooms. It’s okay. Your house cleaner has likely seen worse than your bathroom.
You should, however, pick up clutter. It doesn’t make sense for your house cleaner to spend their time picking up clutter from the counter in order to wipe it down. Make sure toys are picked up, laundry is in laundry baskets, and the counter where everything gets dumped every day is picked up.
Especially after the first few cleanings, if there is anything that wasn’t done to your expectations or any other issues, make sure to communicate with your house cleaner. They will be able to correct the issue and work with you to make sure your home looks just as you expect!
I’m ready, who do I call?
In New Britain, Connecticut and surrounding areas, the premiere residential house cleaning company is Clean My Space CT. Our teams are standing by to get you a complimentary quote and schedule your first cleaning! Let us take care of the cleaning. You decide what you’ll be doing with your newfound free time!
