(Newswire.net — July 3, 2017) — In today’s world, engaging the services of cleaning professionals is no longer a luxury and has become a necessity especially for those with busy schedules.
Since the reason you would hire a cleaning service is proper maintenance of your apartment while giving you the luxury of time to attend to other things, there are quite a few factors to consider in selecting a good one.
First on the list; consider if you would require an individual service or that of a company. Hiring an individual is less costly and can be well-tailored to your needs. Individuals also tend to reside in the neighbourhood and are well known.
On the contrary, an individual might disappoint you if they get more engagements than they can handle at a time.
Whichever option you decide on, here are simple but important qualities to be on the lookout for in selecting the best cleaning service(s).
Referrals and reviews
A good way of finding a reputable cleaning service is by referrals. This could be personal referrals from friends, family or neighbours. Thanks to the internet, our modes of communication and information have been revolutionized and through it, we can see thousands of online reviews on a prospective cleaning company before making a decision.
In-home estimate
After making a decision, you should schedule an in-home estimate of the cost of the service. This can be done via calls or online booking and at your convenience. A lot of companies provide this service free of charge and link you up with the cleaning team closest to you.
For example, there are highly-rated cleaning services Chicago has that can be booked online. This will also hint you about how prompt and responsive the company is.
Background check
A reputable cleaning service will perform background checks on all of their employees. This is part of upholding the integrity of their company. You can request a background check on the employee(s) a company will be sending to your place.
If you are hiring an individual, however, the responsibility of performing the background check falls on you. Also note that while a background check gives you knowledge of who is entering your home, it is unwise to let down all guards of safety precaution. Keep valuables such as jewellery and money away from easily accessible places.
Avoid ‘cheap’ rates
In determining a suitable cleaning service, avoid ‘cheap’ rates. Some cleaning service providers employ unskilled workers and take advantage of them. Except during promotions, an extremely cheap service indicates that workers are not well remunerated.
It is a red flag and an underlying indication that you probably won’t get the best service. You are also prone to theft and subsequent burglary from such service. Get familiar with prevailing industry rates and don’t seek too much difference.
Satisfaction guarantee
One sure sign of a good cleaning company is the satisfaction guarantee policy. A reputable company will vouch for a satisfactory service or a money back guarantee. A good company will have an insurance policy in place to protect you from damage and/or theft to items as a result of their actions.
Conclusively, there are quite a few factors to consider out there but use the aforementioned as an indelible guide to getting the best cleaning service without any hassle.