| Visit The Company's Website | | | | find any information on the people or companies |
| If you find a housekeeping service online, visit | | | | that interest you. Check the Better Business |
| their website. Read about the company and what | | | | Bureau website for any complaints. |
| they have to offer before you hire anyone. | | | | Bonded And Insured |
| Get Referrals | | | | Reputable house cleaning companies are always |
| If you want to find a trustworthy, reliable | | | | bonded and insured. When a housekeeping |
| housekeeper, you should get referrals from | | | | company is insured, it means that their employees |
| people. Talk to people you know and find out who | | | | are covered if they hurt themselves on your |
| cleans their homes. You might be able to find a | | | | property. Don't take a risk and find a company |
| good cleaning company if you ask around. | | | | that is bonded and insured. |
| Check References | | | | Compare Prices |
| Before you hire a company or an independent | | | | Some house cleaning companies do a good job |
| contractor, ask for references. Talk to their | | | | and they do not charge outrageous prices, so |
| clients and find out what they think about the | | | | shop around. Compare companies by their |
| cleaning companies. Find out how long they've | | | | services and prices until you find one that suits |
| been customers. If you check references, you will | | | | you. |
| have an easier time choosing a housekeeper. | | | | Interview The Candidates |
| Choose A Schedule | | | | Make a list of questions and interview each |
| You will have to decide how often you want the | | | | candidate before you hire a housekeeping |
| house cleaning service to come to your home. | | | | company or individual. Find out if the company will |
| You may want to consider trying out their | | | | provide the equipment and supplies. Take notes |
| service for a while. If you are satisfied with their | | | | when you speak to the individuals and compare |
| work, you can increase the visits later. | | | | the information. |
| Make A List | | | | If You Are Not Happy- Keep Looking |
| Decide what you need a housekeeper to do for | | | | If you are not happy with the cleaning companies |
| you and make a list. Will the housekeeper be | | | | you have hired in the past, keep looking. Check |
| vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, dusting, and | | | | the Yellow Pages and the search engines and |
| organizing? Do you need someone to clean out | | | | start searching for a new housekeeper. These |
| the refrigerator, make the beds, or wash your | | | | tips will help you make informed choices. |
| carpets? Are there specialty services you want | | | | Remember that finding a good housekeeping |
| someone to take care of for you? | | | | service is not always easy. It may take you a |
| Check Reviews Online | | | | while, but it is worth it. If you search and do it |
| Before you hire a company or an independent | | | | right the first time, you will find the best |
| contractor, look for reviews online. See if you can | | | | housekeeper for the job. |