House Cleaners in Allston

Housekeeping can seem impossible to keep up with — who has time to get the floors spotless and the furniture dust-free every week? Professional house cleaners in Allston, MA, that’s who. There’s no shame in asking for a little help with the sweeping and scrubbing, whether on a recurring basis or for a one-time deep clean. When you decide to hire professional Allston cleaning services to do your dirty work, make sure you are prepared by reading the following:

What should I expect from a house cleaner in Allston, MA?

Most professional Allston house cleaning services will do the same tasks for a basic residential cleaning job: clearing dust and cobwebs from all surfaces and fixtures; wiping all surfaces, including sinks, tubs, counters mirrors; cleaning tile; vacuuming and mopping. You may want to have different rooms detailed at different times, so ask about doing a rotating schedule if you want them to pay extra attention to each space (like kitchens and bathrooms) every other cleaning. Some house cleaning companies in Allston, MA will also offer additional services such as window washing or appliance cleaning, so ask about incorporating them into your deal or doing them as a one time thing if you’re interested.

What should I do to prepare for house cleaning services?

Pick up any clutter (laundry, toys and other gadgets) and put pets in a secure spot so they feel safe and don’t get in the way of the Allston house cleaning company. Put out any specific cleaning products or tools you want used, and make sure to lock up any valuables that you don’t want disturbed. Most housekeeping services in Allston, MA will enter with a spare key or garage code, but if that isn’t something you’re comfortable with then you should arrange for them to come when you are home to let them in. Typically Allston house cleaners expect payment at the time of cleaning, so ensure you have the appropriate form of payment (cash, check or credit card) on hand, plus a little extra for tip if that’s your style and they do a great job.

Questions to ask prospective Allston house cleaning companies:

• Can you provide me with references?
  
• Are you licensed and insured? (Check liability insurance and workman's compensation.)
  
• How do you charge, and what does that include?
  
• Can you give me a written estimate and/or receipts for services?
  
• What other services do you offer?
  
• What time of day can you come to my home?
  
• Who provides the cleaning supplies and which products do you use?
  

Find Allston house cleaning services on Houzz. Narrow your search in the Professionals section of the website to house cleaners in Allston, MA and contact local companies to ask questions and get quotes.

Check out our Cost Guide for your home in Allston, MA about cost to clean a house.