Choosing a Maid Service
Decide if you want to hire an individual or a service.
Have a clear job description ready.
Decide what is your budget.
Check your local yellow pages, the internet and the local bulletin boards to find candidates.
Get recommendations from your friends and family members.
Interview all the chosen candidates.
Perform a background and reference check.
Figure out what jobs a maid is willing to do.
Check if the maid is bonded and insured.
Have a telephonic discussion with your maid's last employer.
Settle the timing before hiring the maid service.
Hiring a Maid Service
Have the maid service come in for a trial cleaning, be home for it.
Negotiate for a better price.
Find out if the maid service requires you to provide the cleaning supplies.
Provide supervision and feedback.
Don't hesitate to fire someone who isn't working out.

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