DIY vs Professional Cleaning Services: How & When to Hire
Cleaning is a daily practice for most people. At some point we all learned basic cleaning skills and maybe our curiosity brought us to the internet for more cleaning tips and tricks or to help hire a professional service.
The idea of hiring a professional cleaning service sounds amazing, but perhaps you have no idea how to start looking for a service, what to ask, or when is the time to hire.
Together we will break down these questions (and more) to help give you more confidence in your “cleaning” journey! 🧽✨
DIY Cleaning vs Professional Cleaning Services
You may be wondering, what is DIY cleaning? 🤔
DIY cleaning is the “do it yourself” method. DIY cleaning refers to everyday cleaning tasks like, wiping down popular surfaces, light dusting, and tidying while using home-made cleaning solutions and practices, rather than commercial cleaning products and methods.
DIY cleaning is great for immediate financial relief as you can extend the life of your products while reducing packaging.
Tidying up and organizing are an amazing benefit of DIY cleaning as you have direct control over your space and items, which reduces stress.
The cons to DIY cleaning are the time and energy spent on cleaning, plus, everyday cleaning and tidying are not the same as maintaining the cleaning needs of your home.
Professional cleaning services have many benefits like:
1) Consistency & Reliability
Professional cleaning services work with your schedule to ensure that your maintenance cleaning tasks get performed regularly and consistently. Who wants to come home from work to an endless list of cleaning tasks?
We have heard many stories over the years about a client hiring an independent contractor, just for that person not to show up to the job or cancel last minute. Hiring a professional cleaning company ensures that you will be met with understanding, reliable solutions to help resolve issues, and satisfaction guaranteed. 👍
2) Expertise & Efficiency
With a professional cleaning service like Dee’s Green Cleaning, you receive over 13 years of experience and expertise.
When it comes to cleaning products, chemistry plays a huge roll. DIY cleaning products aren’t tested for cleaning and sanitation efficacy, unlike professionals using tried and true solutions in their field. There are several chemicals that should not be joined together otherwise they may create a dangerous environment. 😨
Lastly, professional cleaning companies have expertise in cleaning many different surfaces, assuring that no damage occurs, helping to extend the life of your home and objects.
3) Daily Cleaning & Tidying VS Maintenance
As previously mentioned, DIY cleaning is wonderful and essential for everyday tasks such as tidying up and wiping popular surfaces.
Actual maintenance of your home takes far more time, attention and energy to ensure that grime and bacteria aren’t building up over time.🦠
Examples of maintenance cleaning tasks are;
High dusting & dusting behind large furniture
Exterior cleaning of large and small kitchen appliances
Thorough cleaning & sanitation of bathroom sinks, toilets & showers
Sanitation of commonly used areas like doorknobs, door frames and switch plates, in addition to countertops
Vacuum & wash of floors
Plus so much more.
4. Reduces Physical Strain & Saves Mental Energy
The last thing busy-mom Brittany needs is to manage a cleaning checklist on top of all the other tasks it takes to keep a house running smoothly.
Hiring a professional cleaning service reduces physical strain and saves you mental energy by knowing that someone is taking care of your home while you’re out taking care of everyone else (plus yourself)! 😄
When is the Time to Hire a Professional?
There comes a time when you may ask, “is hiring a professional cleaning company an unnecessary expense, or something that can truly make a difference in my life?”
The second question may be, “when is the right time to hire?”
Popular times in life when people seek out services are
When daily tasks & upkeep becomes overwhelming 😧
You need special services like window washing or cleaning inside large appliances 🪟
Life transitions - whether it be a baby, new job, moving, or when it takes away your free time! ⌛
When cleaning tasks have been longly neglected. 🧤
When you find a service you like, you’ll be shocked by all the time and energy you will save!
What Questions to Ask When Selecting a Service
Need help navigating how to select a service and what questions to ask? Look no further! We put together a guide to help ✨
1) Evaluate Your Needs
It all begins by knowing what type of service you need! As you evaluate your needs, here are a few questions to help you navigate what type of service you are looking for.
Are you looking for residential or commercial services?
Are you looking for a one-time deep clean to help remove built up dirt and debris?
Do you need help with a vacant move in/out home cleaning?
Are you looking for recurring maintenance services? If so, how frequently do you require service; bi-weekly, monthly, or something else?
The next question to consider is,
Do you need any specialty cleaning services like windows or inside large appliances?
When looking for a service, it’s essential to ask what additional services the company offers to see if it fits your needs.
Lastly, ask about the cleaning products & practices used.
Are you interested in natural products?
Do you require bleach or other specific products, and if so, is the company able to accommodate?
Do you need to supply the products or does the service provide their own?
Evaluating your needs is the first step so that you can ask the proper questions to get those needs met! 💚
2) Verify Company Credentials
When selecting a service, it is essential to learn about the company’s credentials.
A few questions for your consideration:
Is the company fully licensed, bonded and insured? When a service is properly licensed, bonded and insured this shows that they are legally compliant and financially vetted meaning if a worker gets injured, or something breaks, the home owner is not financially responsible.
What is the company’s reputation?
How many years have they been in business?
What are the company reviews?
What is their online presence, is their website easily accessible?
Are the technicians professionally trained & thoroughly background checked?
Asking questions about certifications and credentials helps to ensure that the people you are letting into your home are trustworthy and thoroughly trained, plus, have the legal support in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
3) Compare Quotes & Policies
As you shop around for different quotes, make sure you ask questions regarding their policies to see what is the best fit.
Look for satisfaction guaranteed; this is a promise that if a buyer is unhappy with a product or service, the seller will issue a refund, provide a replacement, or fix the issue.
Verify the price structure & how it works for you.
Do they have a defined service list? This helps to ensure that each time your service arrives, you receive the same type of service consistently.
Regular Cleaning Saves You Money
While DIY cleaning saves an initial upfront cost, this fact might surprise you most - over time, regular cleaning from a cleaning service actually saves you money! 💸
Here’s just a few ways in which you save
Less clutter = not losing items or needing to replace them! 🧦
A regular service notices small issues before they become large expenses like leaks or mold. 🔧
A company that supplies their own products and tools saves you hundreds of dollars on cleaning supplies over time. 🧼
Start Small & Explore
The key takeaway is to start small by understanding your needs and start asking questions as you compare services.
Understand that there is no rush in selecting a service until you find what works best.
Ask friends and family if they have any recommendations, or what their experience with a professional cleaning service has been like.
If you are still unsure, know that we are here to help!
We are a professional cleaning service with you and our planet in mind by cleaning the green way. This means that we are dedicated to
Safe and proper use of non-toxic, biodegradable, and concentrated products that remove germs, dirt, and grease.
Reusable, refillable, and washable items.
Energy efficient cleaning methods to reduce use of resources like water and electricity.
and so much more.
We offer residential and light commercial cleaning services, in addition to deep cleaning and vacant move in & move out cleaning.
