Making Your Home Sparkle
February 22, 2007
(Pause a moment to remember the "Father of Our Country", George Washington. Today is his birthday.)
Its just about Spring and time for the traditional "Spring Cleaning". Where do you start? If you are interested in hiring a professional service, the yellow pages in your phone book are a good starting place. There are some house cleaning franchises listed as well as local services. I personally have used both "Merry Maids" and "Maids 2000". The quality probably varies depending on the franchise owner and its employees. So your next step is to ask for references. The service should be willing to provide them for you. (I always take references with a grain of salt since someone is unlikely to provide a dissatisfifed customer as a reference.) Asking friends if they have used a cleaning service is an excellent idea.
We, in the real estate profession are also good resources. If you bought your home through a realtor, call him or her and ask if they have services which they have used. The agents gennerally will have names or can check with their associates and provide you with some
names.
Of course, you can always do your own "Spring Cleaning". Outline your schedule and start with one room. It will be a wonderful feeling and when you do it yourself, you will know that the finished product meets your standards.
(Pause a moment to remember the "Father of Our Country", George Washington. Today is his birthday.)
Its just about Spring and time for the traditional "Spring Cleaning". Where do you start? If you are interested in hiring a professional service, the yellow pages in your phone book are a good starting place. There are some house cleaning franchises listed as well as local services. I personally have used both "Merry Maids" and "Maids 2000". The quality probably varies depending on the franchise owner and its employees. So your next step is to ask for references. The service should be willing to provide them for you. (I always take references with a grain of salt since someone is unlikely to provide a dissatisfifed customer as a reference.) Asking friends if they have used a cleaning service is an excellent idea.
We, in the real estate profession are also good resources. If you bought your home through a realtor, call him or her and ask if they have services which they have used. The agents gennerally will have names or can check with their associates and provide you with some
names.
Of course, you can always do your own "Spring Cleaning". Outline your schedule and start with one room. It will be a wonderful feeling and when you do it yourself, you will know that the finished product meets your standards.
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