You have asked the all-important question:
“Is my house too dirty to hire a cleaning service?”
The answer is yes, it is too dirty! Wait, we are only messing with you. Of course, your home is not too dirty for a cleaning service.
Go ahead and consider a house cleaning service. This might be the time to take the step, make the call, or click the button to request a free quote.
Cleaning professionals are trained to handle a wide range of situations. Even if it’s been weeks (or even months) since your last deep clean, professional home cleaners are there to help.
We have found in our almost 30 years of professional house cleaning services that most people are embarrassed or overwhelmed. Many people need help with how to approach getting their house cleaned.
To answer your questions and hesitations, we have compiled a list of things to consider:
Is my home too dirty for a cleaning company?
If you’re wondering if your home is too dirty to hire a cleaning company, the answer is no.
This also leads many people to wonder, “Do I have to clean before the cleaners?” No, why would you clean before the housecleaners? Clean up before your family or company or if your nit-picky friend or relative is visiting. But don’t clean before the cleaners.
Clear the clutter.
There is a difference between dirt and clutter though. If your home is cluttered, here are some things you may want to consider though before your cleaning team arrives:
- Clear the clutter off every countertop.
- Pro Tip: Put it in a laundry basket and then sift through it when you have time. The more available counter space or tabletop space you leave, the more the housecleaners can clean and sanitize.
- Do you have lots of items or toys on the floor? Move them all into a corner of the living room or room they’re in. The house cleaners will clean around them, and then when you have time, put those things away.
- If your sink is piled with dishes, it can prevent your cleaning team from effectively cleaning it. Be sure to wash or load any dirty dishes into the dishwasher.
- If you have laundry baskets or clothes lying around, move them into the laundry room or a closet. This not only clears up space but also makes the home feel more organized after the cleaning is complete.
Housecleaners do not judge the homeowner.
How do we know this? Our trained teams of capable women are moms, wives, sisters, daughters, and friends,. We have life experience and a high level of integrity. We have seen thousands of homes, and we promise they have seen worse than what is happening in your home.
When would a cleaner not be able to clean my home?
This is a great question! Being in the cleaning business for almost 30 years, we have an amazing number of interesting stories. There area a few situations in which a cleaning company may not be able to clean your home including:
- Aggressive pets are the first and most common reason. The majority of our clients have pets in the home, and we love to know them. When we say aggressive, we mean that someone or the pet is at high risk for anxiety, and the threat of harm is evident.
- Bug infestation will prevent the cleaning. Once you have taken care of that, a house cleaning service is ready and willing to clean your home.
- Mold or toxins in the home will prevent a cleaning.
Things to Consider Before Hiring a Cleaning Company
Consider how valuable your time is in your current situation.
You can take it a step further than just considering a deep cleaning and ask yourself, “Do I deserve to have a professional house cleaning service?”
If you’re feeling guilty or ashamed because you know you could clean your kitchen, tub, shower, and toilets yourself but either don’t want to or simply don’t have the time, know this—you’re not alone.
We have found that many of our clients who have had regular maintenance cleaning services struggled with the same thing. Sometimes they don’t want to be identified or refer their neighbors for service because they don’t want people to know about their secret house cleaning.
Isn’t it about time that you free yourself of that idea? If we have learned anything from our collective Covid experience, it would be that time doing the things we love to do with the people that matter is the most important thing.
Consider the cost of a professional house cleaning.
Residential house cleaning is a competitive industry. So consider what is important to you before choosing a cleaning service in the area?
- Do you want an individual house cleaner or a team?
- Does it matter if they are insured, bonded, and trained?
- Do you have someone to call if you are unsatisfied with the service?
- Are you looking to support a local small business?
- Does your housecleaner get paid a living wage?
- What cleaning products are used, and do you have to provide them?
- Is your house cleaner using your vacuum cleaner? If so, you might expect the same result as when you vacuum.
Answer the questions, research, or get a referral from a friend or neighbor. Often a small local business will give incentives for referrals. All of the factors usually determine the price for a residential house cleaning.
Our company uses eco-friendly cleaners, or you can provide what you like. We also invest in industrial-grade tools and vacuum cleaners. The suction on our vacuum cleaners is so intense your small animals need to be secured in your home.
Treat Yourself to a One-Time Professional House Cleaning.
You are getting this information from a locally owned professional house cleaning company! Carpe Diem Cleaning has been in business in Durham, North Carolina, for almost thirty years.
Let us help you keep up with keeping your home clean. We offer weekly and monthly cleanings, deep cleanings, move-in cleaning services, and pop-in cleanings to help you keep your home clean year-round.
Contact us today for a free home cleaning quote. We proudly serve Durham, Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill, and the surrounding area.
We’re reliable, responsive, and we do things right.
