What Separates a Good Maid Service from a Bad One?

There’s no shortage of San Antonio maid services. There are, however, all too few that deliver reliable results and hassle free service. You’ve probably heard horror stories—or experienced them yourself—about maids that are unprofessional, shoddy, hard to work with or even dishonest. So what separates a bad maid service from a good one, and how can you tell the difference?

Enthusiastic flexibility vs. iron fisted demands.

One of the biggest things that separate a good maid service experience from a bad one is their level of flexibility. With a maid service, flexibility means coming when you want them to come, without insisting on a contract. Sometimes you may just want a maid service to come for a one time gig, like before you have a house party or when you’re getting ready to show your house to buyers. Other times, you may want sporadic or infrequent maid service, like once a month. A bad maid service will hassle you about committing to weekly cleanings, whereas a good one will clean on your terms—and offer you a discount if you do want ongoing service. 

Professional staff vs. wannabes.

Don’t all maids say that they are seasoned professionals? For someone who’s not in the industry it can be hard to tell the difference. But to a keen eye there are clear signs that show when a maid is a true professional. Here’s how to tell: 

·         They have a method. A professional maid will have a checklist for every house, office and building they clean, and will do things in a certain order for maximum efficiency. It doesn’t have to be the same from one service to another, but if they can’t go over their checklist or procedure with you, run. 

·         They bring their own equipment. No true maid relies on the customer to provide equipment, towels, cleaning sprays, or anything. They show up with everything they need. 

·         They can tell you how long it will take. Don’t accept vague estimates of how long they will need to do the job. A professional can tell you with confidence. 

Easy booking vs. hours on the phone.

Good maid services will provide you with an online booking feature. Bad maid services will require that you call every time—and sit around on hold. 

Up front pricing vs. hidden fees.

Prices should be based on the square footage of the space to be cleaned. Once that number is given, the quote should be final and contain no surprises. 

What do you see as the defining feature of a good, professional maid service?