What to Check When Hiring a Home Cleaning Company

List property type, rooms, condition, surfaces, pets, access, preferred frequency and priority tasks. Decide whether you need a routine clean, deep clean, end-of-lease service or separate carpet, oven, window or upholstery work.

Ask which rooms and tasks are included, what products and equipment are supplied, the price basis, minimum charges and how extra work is approved. Confirm timing, cancellation, rescheduling and payment terms.

Ask who will attend, how keys are handled, how issues are reported and what current insurance or qualifications apply to the requested tasks. Do not assume all businesses have the same employee checks, coverage or service guarantees.

Share surface-care instructions, pets, access restrictions and areas that should not be moved. Read the written scope and keep a copy of agreed inclusions. Cleaning cannot guarantee removal of every stain, a bond decision or a health outcome.