To Hire or Not to Hire a Cleaning Company? That is the Question!

It is not a matter of life and death but it’s a question that troubles many people these days. It’s entirely up to you, but I think a sort of list of questions showing the positives and negatives, like the one I’m going to present you, can help a lot.

Having doubts about such a question is not really a bad thing. Not all cleaning requires some special cleaning solutions or equipment so you won’t have a problem handling it on your own. But if you hate cleaning, be sure you are not alone in that undertaking because, let’s face it, no one gives their best, doing something they don’t like. So to help you out, here are some questions you should answer for yourselves.

What type of cleaning job is all the fuss about?

Before you start searching for a quality cleaning service you need to have a realistic expectations about what the job entails. Is it a spring or regular cleaning? Are you moving out and would you like to get your deposit back? Did you just finish a renovation and would like to enjoy your brand new rooms with minimum extra efforts? Or did you had a super big new year’s party and the house is a total mess? Some of these cleaning jobs take much more time and efforts than others. And there are some that don’t require you to be a cleaning pro to successfully handle them. When you are clear on the the type of the job and all the work that has to be done you can proceed to the next level.

What will be the approximate cost of the cleaning products and everything else you need if you’re going to do the cleaning yourself?

Check your inventory. Do you have a super-­duper alien vacuum cleaner that can suck an engraved text out of a stone? Do you have a closet full of the latest strong and eco-­friendly cleaning products? Or the only things you can count on to do the job are cloth, broom and water. You already know the volume and the type of the cleaning job. The question now is “Is it worth it to spend a ton of money on cleaning products and are you sure that by doing that you’ll achieve the results you’re hoping for?”. Also, value your efforts. Naturally, you won’t get paid to clean your own property and the job might be outside of you abilities. Cleaning can also get you down in the dumps for weeks and even cause some kind of an injury. So choose carefully.

Do you have the time for this? Will hiring a professional cleaner seriously affect your family budget?

Most of us lead a truly hectic lifestyle. Even housewives have many obligations and tasks to perform throughout the day. So that makes your time very precious. In some cases, committing an entire day to cleaning the house can cause you big money loss. You can miss an opportunity for a new client or important meeting. And besides, there’s more to it than money. Nothing can replace spending some family time with the kids, be it picnicking in the woods or building a snow man in your back yard. Passing on such opportunities doesn’t give you great memories you could some day joyfully reminisce about with your children. But budget is also important. The fact that you hate cleaning is not a viable reason for you to spend your entire food or rent money on a cleaner. Making some calculations is not that hard. You can easily see whether it would be a problem for you to set some money aside on cleaning.

Did you make a decision? Do you still have any doubts?

Not sure yet? Not to worry. There are some other things that can help you make up your mind. You should know that there are strong competition in the cleaning business. Contractors are offering many services and free quotes so that you can find the best deal for you out there. With a little research you can find decent service at an affordable price. Online you can also find thousands of articles and tips for DIY cleaning methods, so go for it.

I hope that this article has answered the question. Whatever it is, just know that you can cope with it. Cleaning is easy-peasy, one way or another.