subject: How To Hire The Right Maid For You [print this page] If you're considering hiring a professional cleaning service, you should make sure to go down the right avenues for hiring someone to take care of your house. By taking the time to do some preparation, you'll end up finding the right maid for you.
First, determine if you want to hire a cleaning service or an individual person. Keep in mind, if you hire a cleaning service, you'll likely end up having to pay more and the person who cleans your house will vary each week. If you hire an individual, you'll have the guarantee that only that person will enter your home. However, if you want to hire a specific maid, make sure you do the necessary background research.
If you're interested in hiring one person, make sure you ask around for a recommendation. Ask your family and friends for a referral, as there's a good chance somebody you know has also hired a cleaning service in the past. Make sure you get a good idea about the work ethic and overall service of the maid you're thinking about hiring. Remember, word of mouth is usually the best way to find an honest person to take care of your house. If you're committed to hiring one person, make sure that person carries the necessary insurance. If a cleaning person ends up getting injured at your home, you want to make sure that you are not held liable for the accident. Also, you may find yourself required to hire an insured cleaning person to keep your house insurance rates low.
By hiring a cleaning service, you will not have to perform a background check yourself, as any reputable cleaning service screens all their employees. While a background and drug check don't completely prevent anything bad from happening, it's the closest you'll get to feeling safe about letting a stranger into your home. You also don't have to worry about paying taxes and asking about insurance. However, you should make sure you get proof that the company does perform background checks and that they are bonded and insured.
Once you decide on a maid or cleaning service, determine the work that needs to be done on a consistent basis. Ask the maid how long they think it will take to finish the required tasks, because you should not assume the time it will take unless you have their guarantee. You'll also want a cleaning professional who is flexible about scheduling and possesses the thoroughness in their cleaning that will meet your expectations. It is your money, so you want to make sure you are getting a service that is worth what you'll be paying for it.
Remember, once the cleaner is working in your house, don't shadow their every move. However, it might be a good idea to at least be present to provide supervision and feedback about the kind of job they are doing. If you think your expectations are not being met, don't forget that you serve the role of the "employer," so you can replace the maid whenever you feel the time is necessary.
