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Cleaning the house is a never-ending job. Basic house cleaning consists of dusting, vacuuming, wiping down kitchen worktops/appliances, mopping floors and cleaning bathrooms, which includes baths, sinks, showers and toilets. In addition, bed sheets and duvet covers/bedspreads need to be changed on a regular basis, laundry needs to be done, floors require cleaning and windows, curtains and carpets must be cleaned periodically.

Why People Need a Cleaner
Keeping a home clean and well maintained both inside and out, is extremely time consuming and it requires considerable physical effort and time. Most people, especially those with full-time jobs, cannot afford to spend the time that is required to perform consistent, high-quality home maintenance. As a result, they hire a private cleaner or professional cleaning service to do the job for them.

Choosing Between a Private Cleaner and a Professional Cleaning Service
Private cleaners and professional cleaning firms both perform the same basic house cleaning tasks, which include:

Vacuuming
Dusting
Cleaning kitchens (wiping worktops, scrubbing sinks)
Cleaning bathrooms (sinks, baths, toilets, showers, floors).
Cleaning and polishing floors in rooms and hallways.

Some private cleaners and most professional cleaning firms will provide additional services, which include:

Changing bed sheets, duvet covers and bedspreads.
Washing up.
Doing the washing -- either in the home or via a laundry service.
Carpet and curtain cleaning, using equipment designed for professional use
Window cleaning, which includes first- and second-story locations
Furniture moving (to clean underneath chairs and sofas)
Upholstery cleaning, for maintenance and stain removal

There are some major differences to consider when choosing between an individual cleaner and a professional service. A cleaning service is a reputable business and many of them have been in business for several decades. Also, a business offers consistency in their service, a variety of resources for the homeowner and security. Professional housecleaning services are often licensed and are required to follow laws that govern service-orientated businesses. In addition, their employees have been screened, interviewed and their references have been verified. They will also come with their own insurance -- with a private cleaner the householder may need to check that they have insurance cover or whether the home insurance policy will cover them for accidents while on the job. While a professional cleaning firm may cost more money, it also provides security and peace of mind to the homeowner, especially if the service is working in the home when everyone is at work or school.

A private cleaner offers their services at a lower cost than a professional firm, but an individual is not required to work under the same laws and business standards as a professional service. Individuals may offer services similar to a professional business, but they may lack insurance, creditable references and the ability to perform consistent service to a homeowner.

How to Find a Cleaner
Although the internet may provide a general overview of house cleaning services that are available in a given location, the fastest and easiest way to locate a professional cleaning service is through the Yellow Pages or other phone book. The phone book will list businesses in a specific geographical area and using a local service will ensure that the homeowner receives personalised service that is consistent and accountable. When a service is located in the phone book and a website is listed, the internet can be used to obtain information about the service that is not contained in the phone book.

Individuals who provide cleaning services may have listings in the phone book or on the internet, but they are more likely to be located through local papers, references and networking. If an individual works as a full-time cleaner, their clients may share contact information with other people who are looking for a recommended cleaner.

Checking References
A reputable house cleaner, whether it is a business or an individual, will have references that are available for verification. There are several areas to consider when checking any references:

Contact name, address, home phone number, email address, employer, employer�s phone number.
Reference dates, including length of time the reference has known the cleaner and how they know each other.
Comments about their work, both good and bad, including any concerns (reliability, honesty) that may still be valid.
Criminal record check, which provides insight into a person�s social behaviour.

Additional Information
When interviewing for a cleaning service, ask the individual or business representative how they approach their work and look for the following:

Availability -- Is the service available on a regular basis, are they willing to work to a schedule or does the homeowner have to make arrangements to accommodate the service?
Quality -- Do they express pride in their work or do they emphasize the speed at which it can be done?
Knowledge -- Is there knowledge of the most recent and efficient cleaning procedures and chemical products?
Insurance/Security -- Are they licensed, bonded and insured and are they in compliance with any laws which govern their services?
Equipment and Supplies -- Is the homeowner responsible for making equipment and supplies available or does the individual/business provide them?
Cost of Service -- How much will everything cost? It is best to agree upon a complete list before any price is discussed and any contract signed.

When the above guidelines have been followed, a homeowner can be assured that the cleaner/cleaning service that they hire, whether it is an individual or a business, will provide consistent, quality services at an affordable price.

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