How to Choose a Cleaning Service You Can Trust
What to look for, questions to ask and red flags to avoid.
Inviting a cleaning service into your home is an act of trust. The good news: a few direct questions separate the true professionals from the rest before anyone crosses your doorstep.
Questions that reveal everything
- Are you insured and bonded? A professional answers instantly, in writing.
- Who exactly will be in my home — employees or subcontractors?
- Do you bring supplies, and can you use low-tox products on request?
- How do you handle keys, alarms and pets?
- What does your satisfaction guarantee actually cover?
Red flags to walk away from
Quotes that are dramatically lower than every competitor, cash-only payment, no written scope of work, and reviews that mention different people showing up every visit. Consistency is the product you're buying — a trustworthy service can tell you who is coming and what they'll do, every single time.
Written by
Dana Whitfield
Staff Writer at Local Business Today — championing the local pros who keep our neighborhoods running.