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Sassy
10-30-2007, 10:33 PM
I just got a new job! But...since I am going from part-time back to full-time, I am considering hiring a maid/housekeeper to come in just once a month or every other week to clean. I love having a clean house...but hate cleaning it!


Since, I've never done this...has anyone that has got any tips?
...and what are going rates?

This is the service I'm considering...but of course, the price depends on many different factors.

http://www.merrymaids.com/services/index.php
Los Broncos
10-31-2007, 12:47 AM
I don't, but always wanted to hire someone to come in and clean the place up.

But ive always done my own cleaning, i take pride in washing my own clothes, dishes, mop floors, ect.

Sassy is going to have to stop shopping if you want a house cleaner :thumbsup:
Sassy
10-31-2007, 12:51 AM
Not really a housekeeper really...I'm talking about someone to come in and major clean once or twice a month...I'd still do laundry, dishes, etc.
I don't shop...I watch football ;D
Los Broncos
10-31-2007, 12:52 AM
Not really a housekeeper really...I'm talking about someone to come in and major clean once or twice a month...I'd still do laundry, dishes, etc.
I don't shop...I watch football ;D

Thats cool, its tough to find the time to clean everything.

I watch football too, i was messing with ya Sassy about the shopping.
Sassy
10-31-2007, 12:59 AM
Thats cool, its tough to find the time to clean everything.

I watch football too, i was messing with ya Sassy about the shopping.

...and shop online :devil:
Los Broncos
10-31-2007, 01:06 AM
...and shop online :devil:

Oh yeah, i love shopping online, you can find things you cant find any where else.

But i do like going out to malls too.
Sassy
10-31-2007, 01:11 AM
But I can shop online and watch football at the same time! ;D
Los Broncos
10-31-2007, 01:17 AM
But I can shop online and watch football at the same time! ;D

Thats dangerous Sassy, step away from the PC!
Sassy
10-31-2007, 01:19 AM
Thats dangerous Sassy, step away from the PC!

I work with kids...I can multi task! LOL!
I hate having stuff in off topics...no one ever answers the questions!
Los Broncos
10-31-2007, 01:26 AM
I work with kids...I can multi task! LOL!
I hate having stuff in off topics...no one ever answers the questions!

I feel ya Sassy, i answered and did my best.

How is it working with kids?

I'm guessing it takes a lot of patience.
Sassy
10-31-2007, 01:33 AM
More than you know!
broncocalijohn
10-31-2007, 03:50 AM
Oh yeah, i love shopping online, you can find things you cant find any where else.

But i do like going out to malls too.


More i read, the more i think your GF took over your account!
Never hired a cleaning service but I do pay a ton on having a wife. She cleans but it isnt cheap being married. The company you are looking at is franchised so different from one company to another. I have done advertising for the local one and seem to be sufficient.
Sassy
10-31-2007, 09:34 AM
There's another place in town called Molly Maids...here's their list of minimum cleaning:

Our thorough cleaning process includes everything on this list and more.


All Rooms

Dust baseboards, light fixtures, furniture, sills, shelves, blinds, and décor.
Remove cobwebs.
Vacuum/Mop all floors, carpets, rugs and stairs.
Vacuum cloth furniture including under cushions.
Clean glass surfaces.
Make up or straighten linens.
Empty wastebaskets.
Bathrooms

Clean showers, tubs, and sinks inside and out.
Scrub toilet, including bowl, seat, lid, tank, and base.
Clean, dry, and shine all mirrors, chrome, and tile.
Damp-wipe cabinet fronts.
Clean all shelves, fixtures, and items on vanity.
Kitchen

Clean, dry, and shine all appliance surfaces, range hood, and sink.
Clean stove drip pans, burner grates, and control knobs.
Wash countertops.
Damp-wipe cupboard fronts, table, and chairs.
Clean microwave oven inside and out, including turntable.

This would be perfect~ They do inhouse estimates...and it depends on square footage, number of bedrooms, bathrooms, pets, etc. However, I do have a friend that has someone come in and clean every other week so I was going to talk to her, too.
missingnumber7
10-31-2007, 10:09 AM
My wife does all my cleaning:D
Los Broncos
10-31-2007, 10:55 AM
More i read, the more i think your GF took over your account!
Never hired a cleaning service but I do pay a ton on having a wife. She cleans but it isnt cheap being married. The company you are looking at is franchised so different from one company to another. I have done advertising for the local one and seem to be sufficient.

She didn't take over anything, i do all my own cleaning.
ak1971
10-31-2007, 01:40 PM
We have a local service come in twice a month. You can really tell the difference.
Sassy
10-31-2007, 02:12 PM
We have a local service come in twice a month. You can really tell the difference.

So what do you have them do? Everything?
ak1971
10-31-2007, 02:15 PM
So what do you have them do? Everything?

pretty much clean the hell out of bathrooms, kitchen and dusting etc. For some reason our house gets really dusty, so it helps.
Sassy
10-31-2007, 02:17 PM
So what do prices run down there?
Just curious...so I have something to go by.
My friend's cleaning person charges here $65. But she does it on her own, not through a service.
ak1971
10-31-2007, 02:19 PM
So what do prices run down there?
Just curious...so I have something to go by.
My friend's cleaning person charges here $65. But she does it on her own, not through a service.

We pay about $100 a month. Sometimes its a bit extra if we have them do other stuff..ie when we have company in they make beds, fold the toilet paper hotel style (haha) etc...
Sassy
10-31-2007, 02:36 PM
We pay about $100 a month. Sometimes its a bit extra if we have them do other stuff..ie when we have company in they make beds, fold the toilet paper hotel style (haha) etc...

Not bad at all!
Meck77
10-31-2007, 04:03 PM
I bet AK's maids look like Shotgun gals.
Spider
10-31-2007, 05:20 PM
I sure do ....... Wife ;D
Sassy
10-31-2007, 05:47 PM
For any of you that said wife...I'm glad I'm not the "wife" ;D
broncocalijohn
10-31-2007, 06:18 PM
For any of you that said wife...I'm glad I'm not the "wife" ;D

It is part of the job like husband handing over money.
Spider
10-31-2007, 06:23 PM
It is part of the job like husband handing over money.

LOL I get 150 a week + 25.00 a day to live on , the wife gets the rest ......
Sassy
10-31-2007, 06:24 PM
It is part of the job like husband handing over money.

Nope it's not! LOL!...Hand over the money for someone to clean house ... that would work ;D
(Oh yeah...and throw in a couple extra hundreds for scrapbooking supplies :devil: )
rbackfactory80
10-31-2007, 06:50 PM
I would like to get a cleaning service like the one Jerry had on Seinfeld.
Sassy
11-01-2007, 11:02 AM
For those of you that say the "wife" cleans...do you guys help? It is your house too!
BMF Bronco
11-01-2007, 12:29 PM
We have a local service come in twice a month. You can really tell the difference.

So I am guessing you got everything taken care of with regards to rebuilding your house???
missingnumber7
11-02-2007, 04:07 PM
For those of you that say the "wife" cleans...do you guys help? It is your house too!

I lift my feet when she vaccums...but its kinda hard to help from iraq:P
Sassy
11-02-2007, 04:15 PM
I lift my feet when she vaccums...but its kinda hard to help from iraq:P

Ok...I'll let you have a pass this time ;D