House Cleaning Hit List

Posted by Candice on May 17, 2010 at 20:52 pm

When it comes to outsourcing your house cleaning there are a few key requirements that most customers have when selecting a cleaning provider. What is on your hit list when selecting a house cleaning service?

1. A clean home - a good cleaning service will clean your home better than you would do yourself. If you come home to find that there is still dust on surfaces or dirt on your floors you will be disappointed. However, an important part of receiving the service you want is to communicate clear expectations to the service. In the event that you are not 100% satisfied with the cleaning any good cleaning service would want you to let them know and give them an opportunity to improve on the cleaning. Again, it is important to communicate clearly exactly what did not meet your standards and what is required to get there. Most cleaning companies understand that wowing the customer will lead to repeat business and favorable word of mouth. At Bidmycleaning.com we have a built in review service to ensure that cleaners who do a good job can be rewarded for that with a positive customer review but also that services that do not deliver can be called out for poor service.

2. Reliability – a service that arrives on the appointed day and the appointed time is important. House cleaners that show up as expected are more likely to be invited back for further cleanings or even be put on a regular schedule. At Bidmycleaning.com you select that date and time segment for your cleaning and then our service automatically sends out reminders prior to the appointment.

3. Safety - you want to know that the person or team that will be working in your home have been checked out. Background checks are a standard part of the application process for a service provider to be listed in the Bidmycleaning.com house cleaning service marketplace. Hiring someone from Craigslist or from a flyer posted on your mailbox does not guarantee you that they have been screened. In addition, at Bidmycleaning.com you can choose to only view bids from providers that are insured and bonded.

4. A fair price – you want to pay a price for your maid service that gets you the best service for your budget. At Bidmycleaning.com we make it easy to find out what maid service in your local neighborhood will cost because, based on your requirements, you can can view instant bids from various companies to compare pricing. You definitely don’t want to pay too much but in some cases you probably don’t want to pay too little either. If price is the only factor in your decision you can choose a provider that is not necessarily insured & bonded and may therefore be able to charge a little less. However, if for whatever reason you need or want a provider that is insured & bonded that option is available to you.

San Antonio House Cleaning Update

Posted by Candice on October 6, 2009 at 23:18 pm

BidMyCleaning.com is your trusted connection to reliable house cleaning services in San Antonio including maid service, carpet cleaning and window cleaning.

San Antonio is one of several locations in Texas where we serve individual owners, renters, property managers and realtors looking for housekeeping or carpet, upholstery and window cleaning services.

One of our featured local service providers is Cupid Clean

Cupid Clean

Cupid Clean is an independent, locally owned company completely focused on satisfying every customer with a quality professional cleaning. Each employee is hand-picked for their character and must go through a rigorous screening process that includes a background check, reference checks and multiple interviews. Cupid Clean takes pride in their well-earned reputation for being responsive not only for service issues but for special requests from customers.

A recent customer comment says:

“I have had other cleaning services before but the experience with the people at Cupid Clean was pleasantly different! I was very pleased with the cleaning service Cupid Clean offers, the work quality and the customer service are excellent. I recommend their cleaning services to anyone in need of great quality and awesome detailed cleaning like i did and I will use them again.”

With our featured providers and Bidmycleaning’s Choice program we offer service in all San Antonio cities, neighborhoods and districts. To get instant bids tailored to your requirements from providers in San Antonio just enter your zip code into our Cleaning Calculator at Bidmycleaning.com.

Photo Credit: Corey Leopold on Flickr

What's Your House Cleaning Style?

Posted by Candice on September 8, 2009 at 10:30 am

When it comes to house cleaning most everyone probably has a dirty little secret – the old adage about sweeping dirt under the rug came from somewhere. House cleaning is a chore that most people view as a necessary evil and this probably leads to crazy shortcuts or unusual ways of getting the chores done!

We all know about going on a binge when it comes to dieting but what about binge cleaning? Yes, the principle is the same -periods of famine and feast – or more specifically periods where you ignore the clutter, dust, dirt and soap scum that is appearing around your house and pretend it isn’t there as it accumulates and then the sudden ‘binge’ where you clean the entire house from top to bottom … with a toothbrush!  This would be fine if you didn’t feel guilty about letting things slide between cleanings but in all likelihood you do. You probably live in fear that a neighbor will knock on the door and will get to see the cheerios lying on the floor and layer of dust on your furniture. It can be difficult to commit to a schedule of cleaning which will mean your house is cleaned on a regular basis but it might be good for your mental health to try it. There are many great websites which can help you figure out a cleaning checklist and rotational schedule to keep your cleaning on track.

Does your family sometimes compare you to the wicked witch of the west because you’re always nagging them about house cleaning chores? Not all family members are always on the same page when it comes to how clean the house should be. You may want your home to be ready for company at all times whereas your spouse might be more inclined to wait until the door bell rings and then rush around throwing things in closets and hiding clutter behind the sofa cushions. In this case your requests to clean up will be seen as nagging. Perhaps a family meeting is necessary to all agree on a cleaning routine for your home and then assign chores and deadlines posted where everyone can see them. Hopefully this will reduce the nagging required.

The only time a cleaning style becomes a problem is where you share a home with others who do not have the same cleaning style otherwise it’s all good. If your cleaning style is complete avoidance then let us help you find a reliable house cleaner in your neighborhood.

Survival Guide For The Single Guy – #1 Reliable Maid!

Posted by Candice on April 15, 2009 at 00:38 am

It’s your third date, you’ve impressed her with your sharp outfits, nice clean car and sparkling conversation and now it it time to invite her back to your place.   Is your house, apartment or condo in a fit state for female company or is it a obstacle course of dirty laundy, empty pizza boxes and beer bottles?   Even if you’re not a complete slob chances are you haven’t kept up with the house cleaning because you’re working 60 hour weeks or just can’t tear yourself away from Grand Theft Auto.

So, what’s the solution?  Every single guy should have a reliable maid service on speed dial … or these days, a few clicks away.  It is really easy to find and schedule house cleaning services online so just bookmark Bidmycleaning.com and the next time you know you’ll be inviting a lady home, have the maids come in and do a clean sweep.  Make sure the trash has been taken out and there isn’t a layer of dust on everything.  If she uses the bathroom make sure the countertops don’t have a thick film of crusty residue which will gross her out for sure.

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