This post is sponsored by The Maids.
For parents, a consistently clean house is often a near unattainable goal. Life can be messy, both literally and figuratively thanks to kids, pets, jobs and the daily grind of existence.
Hiring out a service professional means more time devoted to family, work or hobbies. It can also help relieve some of the mental and physical load parents, and especially moms, carry on a daily basis. But, such a service requires money. It can also lead to feelings of guilt and wondering if it’s something you deserve.
After deciding to hire The Maids for a deep clean of my home, I can assure you all of those feelings bubbled up in me. I keep a pretty tidy house, where everyone pitches in to clean up at the end of the day. We are teaching our three boys how to do their laundry, properly wash dishes and clean up after themselves. With insanely busy schedules, however, it can be hard to get it really clean.
If a visitor were to look closely they would see bathrooms that desperately need scrubbing, baseboards that have *ahem* never been wiped down, appliances that need a near power washing and a million other spots that have been neglected over the years. Despite desperately desiring the help, I still felt guilty about spending the money on something I am perfectly capable of doing myself. The business of May propelled me to go ahead and book a cleaning, and once The Maids arrived I knew it was going to be worth every penny!
After the cleaning team transcended on our slightly neglected house, and left it more sparkling than I had ever seen, those feelings of doubt were completely erased. Although these tasks are not mine alone in our family, the weight of them not being done somehow feels heaviest for me. What a gift I had received, for my family, but most importantly for my mental wellbeing.
What to Know About The Maids’ Services
Four person, bonded, insured and uniformed crews arrive in company vehicles (on time) like magical little fairies ready to make your day brighter and shinier. They bring all of their own equipment and supplies, eliminating the need to purchase products beforehand. I appreciate their use of HEPA filtration vacuums, which capture much more of the dust, allergens, and other pollutants my cheap vacuum cannot.
Teams are ready to tackle areas based on customizable cleaning plans to fit your specific requirements. Whether you need a one-time deep clean before a big event, regular weekly cleanings, or specialized services like window washing and carpet cleaning, The Maids can tailor their services to suit your needs and schedule. I asked for a deep perimeter clean for our entire home, which included baseboards, blinds, light fixtures, dusting, cleaning under beds and furniture, as well as scrubbing heavily used areas. This would be a perfect service to hire out twice yearly. Complemented with regularly scheduled maintenance services, your house will be in tip top shape around the clock.
For those concerned with chemicals found in certain cleaning agents, crews will happily use green products. I can attest, however, there were zero harsh smells once the team left my home. It simply smelled fresh, as the distinct stench of three boys and a senior dog could no longer be found!
The Maids are known for their high standards of cleanliness. They use a systematic approach to ensure every nook and cranny of your home is spotless, and have a rigorous 22-step cleaning process, which includes everything from disinfecting kitchen counters to meticulously cleaning bathroom tiles. I was in awe of the care every professional took in ensuring everything was completed to the highest standard. Microwave filters were scrubbed, the inside of trash cans were wiped down, kitchen cabinets were freed from grimy fingerprints and the depths of the couch cushions were pristinely vacuumed. All of the spots I routinely overlook were tackled with ferocity.
How to Prepare for Your Cleaning with The Maids
I wanted to be extra prepared, ensuring the cleaners would have to do nothing other than scrub the filth left behind by my three tiny tornadoes, a job deserving of a medal! Thanks to a productive family chore event the evening before, all toys had been neatly tucked away, laundry was sorted and hung, dishes stacked in the dishwasher and all areas were free from clutter. This process, although helpful, is not entirely necessary. The Maids will neatly stack belongings as they clean, but it does require a more lengthy service time if hiring by the hour.
Other than picking up, the process for preparing for The Maids to clean is seamless. They prefer scheduling ahead of time, but can often fulfill same-day or next-day requests! They send a text alerting when they will arrive, and a reminder email/text the day before. You can choose to stay during their cleaning, or use the time outside of the home how best you see fit.
What it Means for You and Your Family
Delegating time consuming tasks means more time for what matters. One of the most significant benefits of hiring The Maids is the precious time it frees up. It may allow spending more quality time with your family, pursuing personal hobbies or simply taking a well-deserved break where you feel free from the constant pull to be productive. The thoughtful, thorough teams that ascend on your home like warriors, tackle the jobs that might take you days, in only a few hours. It allows for a healthier, cleaner home environment in more ways than one!
The Maids are consistent, trustworthy and reliable, something that feels very important during this season of our lives. Being able to count on a service professional is essential, and it provides comforting peace-of-mind. The Maids can always be flexible to what best suits your needs, but you do not have to bend over backwards to suit them in return.
A Note From One Parent to Another
As parents and providers, we often have to be choosy about how to spend our hard earned dollars. Much of what we make is spent on vital necessities. Although hiring a cleaning service feels like a luxury, a service company that provides as much as The Maids is one hundred percent worth it, if budget allows. For our family, the outsourcing of this significant task gave us a day together, swimming at the pool, on the first warm day of summer. It was an investment that provided more time and less headache.
If your home is already sparkling clean, consider their services for an amazing gift to a new mother before she comes home from the hospital, a wedding gift for a couple moving into a new place or a Christmas gift for your aging parents. It is truly the gift that keeps on giving!
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