Once thought of as a luxury for the rich, having a maid is now fairly common. Whether due to job responsibilities or just a hectic schedule, having a maid come in and clean once or twice a week can make a real difference in your life. With all the maid services out there, take the steps to choose the right one for you.
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Instructions
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Check your local yellow pages, the Internet and the local bulletin boards to find candidates. Major maid services have branches throughout the country.
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Get recommendations from your friends who have maids or know others that do.
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Interview all candidates.
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Research the companies you're considering. If they have a website, read the documentation on their policies and services offered. Also check the Better Business Bureau for complaints.
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Find out if the maid service requires you to provide the cleaning supplies; some do, and this will be an added expense.
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Negotiate for a better price. This might be in the amount or type of services covered or a lower overall price for standard services.
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Have the maid service come in for a trial cleaning, and make sure you're home for it.
Tips & Warnings
Only hire a maid service that has bonded employees and pays all the taxes necessary.
Don't just hire a maid service based on price; remember, you'll be trusting all your valuables to them.
