Maid Service: Cleaning Options

Tips from Real-Estate-Agents.com

The type of residence you have can affect your cleaning service. For example, condominiums and apartments are multi-unit dwellings. You may first enter the building before entering the unit and your service provider may need special clearance to enter the building or complex. If so, please make a special note in the "Special Requirements" question.

Townhomes and duplexes usually have direct exterior entrances. However, parking may be an issue for your service provider, especially if your home is part of a complex. If so, note this in the "Special Requirements" question.

Houses usually have direct exterior entrances and ample street parking. However, some homes can be quite large and may be part of a gated community. These issues will affect your cleaning service. If this is the case, note in the "Special Requirements" question.

Most professional cleaning services are fully insured and bonded and will provide estimates. Typically, standard house cleaning packages include changing bed linens, loading dishwashers, vacuuming, dusting, and sanitizing bathrooms and kitchen areas. Services may be customized to include laundry, moving furniture, polishing woodwork and cleaning light fixtures and windows. Many companies offer drapery, carpet and upholstery cleaning, as well as, floor scrubbing and waxing.

Special services are often available for garage cleaning and post-moving and construction clean-up.

-- Tips courtesy of Service Magic