Things to Consider in Hiring a Maid Service

Tips on Hiring a Maid Service 

Your day is packed. It is tough enough to find time to do the important stuff in your life like spending time with your family and loved ones, let alone all the chores. Therefore hiring a maid agency in Singapore can be a smart choice.

Some issues you need to consider:
Bonding: Should a theft occur, you need to know that you are protected. Is the maid service bonded for its house cleaning clientele? Many maid service companies are not bonded at all and some of them are only bonded to protect themselves - not you.

Insurance: If a maid should unfortunately slip and fall while cleaning your shower, your homeowner's policy might not cover the incident. The maid service must have liability and employee accident coverage and this must include your home, the maids and the company. Make sure they are properly insured.

References:  How many years has the company been in business? Remember to ask for references and a work history. Some key questions to ask when calling for references are:
• How long have you used the maid service?
• Have you had any complaints? How did the maid service handle this?
• Are they enthusiastically recommending the maid service?

You definitely need to make sure the maid service is reliable and this is a good way of doing it.
Employee hiring and screening: Does the maid service check employee references? Are employees criminal backgrounds checked? Is their residence status confirmed?

Do they use all their own employees or do they use subcontractors? A maid service that uses subcontractors usually does not provide staff training and very often they will not provide liability insurance.

Cleaning products: Many independent housekeepers as well as maid service companies expect you to supply all cleaning products. If they do include house cleaning products, ask what type of products will be used and whether they contain harsh chemicals like ammonia or bleach. You need to ensure that the products are safe for kids and pets.

Equipment: Inferior equipment does not get your home clean. If the maid service is supplying the equipment the effectiveness of the filtration system and the efficiency of the system is important.

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