Is Hiring A Cleaning Service Right For You?

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Based in Dublin, Pristine Home have been providing a variety of professional home cleaning services for years.  Whether you want a one off home clean, gardening services, carpet cleaning or anything in between--attention to detail combined with years of experience means the customer is always satisfied.

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If you are debating on whether or not to to take on the mammoth task of deep-cleaning your home or hiring a cleaning service to do it for you, we have some things you should consider before making that decision.  Of course, the best place to begin is with a set action plan. Even though cleaning your house seems like a Herculean task, we can help with a few tips to set that action plan in motion.

Is Hiring A Cleaning Service Right For You?

Before You Begin - As much as you might like to, you really shouldn't start by barging into a room and begin cleaning haphazardly. You need to know where to start and which things (and which room) needs your attention first. Before you begin, sit down and make a list of what cleaning items you will need and for which room.   Once you are aware of where you should begin, take note of the problem areas you might have in each room.  Maybe you have a floor that needs waxing, or a carpet that needs a carpet cleaner.   Deciding on what equipment you might need in advance will help you complete your chores in a more timely and efficient manner.

Knowing Your Wallet’s Strength - This suggestion is most useful if you are thinking about hiring a cleaning service. Before hiring any cleaning service, you must research the various companies that operate in your area. Get references from friends or family, then obtain quotes from at least three of the recommended services, and then compare the services they offer. If you think that hiring outside help isn't too rich for your blood, then go ahead with a service and get your home clean without the commotion! 

​Keep in mind that before hiring someone, ask them how they come up with their rates. Each cleaning service has a different way of setting their service rates depending on your requirements. If you need the cleaners to work on an hourly basis, or you if you want to hire them for a specific number of visits, you can expect a different quote accordingly.

Taking Care Of Valuable Commodities - Whether you are hiring a cleaning service or you are willing to do the cleaning yourself, you must make sure that nothing gets misplaced or lost. Collect all the important stuff like your documents, valuable possessions, and delicate things like crockery and keep them in safe boxes in a place that will not be affected by your cleaning drive. You may also send them to a friend’s house to ensure they are safe. While you're cleaning, you might find a few things that you had considered lost, but losing anything is not a good idea at all, especially when those things hold a lot of importance for you. If you hire a service, be sure that they are licensed and insured, or hold some sort of a bond that ensures the safety of your belongings, and that they take full responsibility for any damage that might occur.

Hiring A Cleaning Service - For all the busy bees who do not have the time to do their cleaning, this is the best option. You can hire cleaning services like ‘Pristine Homes’ who will do the job for you. Before making any finalisations, compare the prices with other service providers and also read reviews of previous customers. Keep in mind all the safety and insurance measures before letting anyone enter your house. 

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Thank you to Pristine Homes for such an informative post!  I hope you found this info as helpful as I did.  If you are in the Dublin area and are in need of cleaning services, be sure to give them a ring!