Susan in TX Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I am feeling a bit overwhelmed and thinking about hiring some cleaning help but how does one go about doing this? How do you find someone you trust? How much do you pay? Susan in TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 No first hand experience here though I WISH I had it! If it were me, I'd call some of the local cleaning agencies and get a sense of their price. Then ask neighbors or friends who they use. My friends who have this luxury got referrals from local hotels even! Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governess Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I would ask around. Find someone that *loves* their housecleaner, and see if they have room in your schedule to add you. I think calling a local cleaning service could be very hit or miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I can't remember what part of Tx you're in, but if you're near me, a lot of people contact the seminary. There's a job board here w/ little jobs like that, & some of the seminary wives like to be able to work for an individual around their dh's schedule/kids/whatever. I don't have any experience w/ either end of it personally, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdie Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I would try to get a referral from a friend. Also ask around to see what people in your area are paying. I can't remember what area of TX you are but this cleaning service is in Denton. They do a great job and are affordable: http://durbycleaningservice.net/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 If you're in the DFW area, I just hired a housekeeper last week. She has been attending our church and several of the older women knew her. She asked for prayers because she had lost several clients because they had lost jobs and she needed more work. It was definately an answered prayer for me. She's been here twice and I am thrilled. I'm definately getting value for my money. The first week she was here 7 hours and left my house sparkling. This week it didn't take her quite so long, I think she was here about 5 hours. I am paying $70.00/week. Right now I'm having her come every week - I'm still out of commission from neck surgery. I don't know if I'll cut it down or not when I'm back on my own. I kind of feel like I *ought* to help her out - she needs the job, we can afford it at the moment - we're both benefitting from the situation. Anyway, if you're in this area I would gladly give you her information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDmom Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I just got online and contacted Merry Maids. They'll come and give you an estimate. And they won't pester you if you choose not to go with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TX Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 I just got online and contacted Merry Maids. They'll come and give you an estimate. And they won't pester you if you choose not to go with them. Do you use Merry Maids? I have heard some bad things about them...that they don't do a thorough job. If they do a good job, that might be the easiest thing but I'm not sure I could afford their rates. Susan in TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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