There are many advantages to having a professional cleaning service clean your home, the obvious being the time that you save by not needing to do it yourself. There’s the guaranteed consistency of having someone clean on a set schedule, as well as the outside set of eyes who will likely notice the little things that tend to slip by unnoticed when you see them every day. Professional cleaning services usually bring their own supplies, so you may save money on purchasing cleaning supplies, too.

But how do you get started? Where do you find a good housekeeper? Should you hire a service, or find an individual? How do you know that the person you’re paying to come into your home is trustworthy and will do a good job? There are many things to consider when it comes to choosing a housekeeper. Below are a few benefits to hiring a professional cleaning service over an individual.

Background Checks and Vetting Process

One of the most important parts of choosing the right housekeeper is ensuring the safety of your home and your belongings. We’ve all heard horror stories of valuables going missing, homes not being properly locked up or money disappearing. Most people choose not to stay home while their house is being cleaned, so you must have a trustworthy individual. When you choose to work with a professional cleaning service, the company should take care of properly vetting their employees to ensure that background checks have been done and that you’re getting a high-quality and trusted housekeeper who will be responsible in your home. At Maid to Shine, all of our employees are thoroughly background checked and drug tested prior to hiring. If you choose to work with an individual, the responsibility of background checks and reference checks fall to you. This can be a time consuming and expensive process.

Insurance and Liability

Another very important factor in choosing the right housekeeper or maid service is ensuring that you and your home are properly protected in case of an accident. Most cleaning companies are required to carry at least some sort of insurance, including worker’s compensation. At Maid to Shine we carry general liability insurance and worker’s compensation, and all our cleaners are bonded. Without this type of protection, any accident that occurs within the home could end up being the responsibility of the homeowner. If your housekeeper slips and falls in the tub while cleaning the bathroom, you want to know that you won’t be held responsible for any medical bills or repairs that may be needed to your home.

The Power of a Team

When you choose to work with a professional cleaning service, you’re getting the power of an entire team to ensure you have consistency in your cleaning schedule. While we do our best to make sure you have the same housekeeper each time, if your assigned housekeeper is sick or on vacation, we have a team of employees who are able to pick up that shift and make sure you aren’t left with a dirty home. If you are working with an individual and a long-term illness, maternity leave or other situation comes up, you may be left without options for a housekeeper. Working with a professional cleaning service ensures that you won’t have any unanticipated interruptions to your cleaning schedule.

Who you choose to partner with for housekeeping services is a personal decision that we know you take seriously. For more information on partnering with Maid to Shine, check out our services and FAQ page.