House Cleaning

[JoMar]

My wife went north for 2 weeks to visit friends and family and will return on the 21st. As a matter of self defense I will need to make sure she returns to a clean and orderly house. Any recommendations on a cleaning service I can hire to insure my safety......:)

[ConnieNonnie]

Hi. I just tried Molly Maids 2 wks ago.
There is a $50. Off coupon in paper.
I was very happy with their first cleaning.
A little pricey, but very professional, and
They bring ALL the supplies needed. I signed
Up for once a month. Good luck! Connie

[ConnieNonnie]

Forgot to mention, Molly Maids does background
Checks on all their employees.

[DonH57]

My wife went north for 2 weeks to visit friends and family and will return on the 21st. As a matter of self defense I will need to make sure she returns to a clean and orderly house. Any recommendations on a cleaning service I can hire to insure my safety......:)

Sounds like a good party. Kidding of course. As long as you didn't have to hire Service Master, it's all good!:mornincoffee:

[Fraugoofy]

My wife went north for 2 weeks to visit friends and family and will return on the 21st. As a matter of self defense I will need to make sure she returns to a clean and orderly house. Any recommendations on a cleaning service I can hire to insure my safety......:)
You could try Lisa Marie grasso. 352. 552. 1192. She does a great job. Good luck!

[bobbym]

My wife went north for 2 weeks to visit friends and family and will return on the 21st. As a matter of self defense I will need to make sure she returns to a clean and orderly house. Any recommendations on a cleaning service I can hire to insure my safety......:)

I don’t know if that is a good idea or not.
Good luck!

[Bonny]

I use Right Girl's Cleaning Service. They are fully insured & very trustworthy. I have known Whitney for several years. She does an awesome job, she's super nice and will do whatever you need her to do! (352) 653-8132 Many of my friends use her as well.

[jnieman]

I don’t know if that is a good idea or not. My wife is also gone for two weeks and I’m doing some deep cleaning in this house. I told her about it on the phone and it went over like a fart in a space suet. I’m not sure why but maybe she feels that it is her job or if the house needed that kind of cleaning she would have done it before she left. Normally we both do the inside cleaning and I do all the outside cleaning. Good luck!

I would absolutely love it if my husband volunteered to do some deep cleaning in the house. Having had back issues I just can't get down and do what needs doing. I have hired someone once a month now and it has made such a difference for me. Now the stress is gone, we entertain more because I don't have to spend the day before cleaning. I will never give it up now. Hubby sticks to the outside mowing, trimming and such so he figures the house is mine to do.

[outlaw]

I don’t know if that is a good idea or not. My wife is also gone for two weeks and I’m doing some deep cleaning in this house. I told her about it on the phone and it went over like a fart in a space suet. I’m not sure why but maybe she feels that it is her job or if the house needed that kind of cleaning she would have done it before she left. Normally we both do the inside cleaning and I do all the outside cleaning. Good luck!

You made a classic mistake. Let me explain. By doing the cleaning she normally takes care of, you communicated to her in wife English that you were unsatisfied with the quality of her work. Now, there is a remedy for this. But it will take some effort from you. First; quit cleaning! Second; go back to your fraternity days and start living again. Invite your golf buddies over to watch a game, play poker, or whatever. Order some pizza, pick up some beer, and have a good old time. Now here's the clincher; when the guys leave and the night is over....GO TO BED. Don't pick up or clean up no matter how much you want to. When she gets home, look at her sheepishly, and just say "Honey, I sure missed you; I'm hungry. All will be well, again. And don't beat yourself up. Most of us have made this mistake before.

[Golden Years]

I agree with outlaw

[JoMar]

My usual job is to vacuum and she does everything else as I am not as thorough as she is. She also knows that when she travels I am way less than thorough. Having this done before she returns is a win-win for her and for me. I appreciate all your recommendations and offers and I will be making a couple calls this week. Thank You all.

[cmj1210]

You made a classic mistake. Let me explain. By doing the cleaning she normally takes care of, you communicated to her in wife English that you were unsatisfied with the quality of her work. Now, there is a remedy for this. But it will take some effort from you. First; quit cleaning! Second; go back to your fraternity days and start living again. Invite your golf buddies over to watch a game, play poker, or whatever. Order some pizza, pick up some beer, and have a good old time. Now here's the clincher; when the guys leave and the night is over....GO TO BED. Don't pick up or clean up no matter how much you want to. When she gets home, look at her sheepishly, and just say "Honey, I sure missed you; I'm hungry. All will be well, again. And don't beat yourself up. Most of us have made this mistake before.


In "wife language" I for one would be ecstatic that my husband was that thoughtful. The thought would never cross my mind that I was not doing a good job. I say hire a cleaner she will be very appreciative that she does not have to do it on her return.

[FosterMomma]

We are moving to the Villages in a few months and would greatly appreciate knowing what we should expect to pay for a good cleaning lady or service.

[mel1013]

This is to Connie, who 'recommended' Molly Maids- when you say "pricey", ballpark figure??

[mel1013]

I am also looking for a reliable thorough house cleaner. Has anyone heard of or used-
N&K Cleaning Service? And does "Home Advisor" have any credibility?

[mel1013]

I am also looking for a reliable thorough house cleaner. Has anyone heard of or used-
N&K Cleaning Service? And does "Home Advisor" have any credibility?
any recommendations would be appreciated

[gomsiepop]

I hired and fired Molly Maids. The first visit cost me $140. ($50 coupon already deducted) and thereafter it was $110. Two girls arrived and cleaned the first time for 2 1/2 hours and the house sparkled. Everything was done. After that it was hit and miss. They never stayed longer than 2 hours ($55. an hour, hmmmm) and the last time they were in and out in 1 1/2 hours. Although my house is always clean, like most of us, I want my bathrooms scrubbed and furniture polished, etc., etc., etc. All of the before mentioned cannot conceivably be done properly in that timeframe. I now have an appointment scheduled with The Right Girls Cleaning service and I'll see how it goes. BTW they only charge $85. and also bring their own supplies and cleaning products.

[mel1013]

Saw a post quoting $85.00 for Right Girls Cleaning. Yet, facebook page review had a price of $65.00- for "ceiling to floor professional " cleaning. Should i expect to negotiate price?

Reviews were positive

[Bonny]

Saw a post quoting $85.00 for Right Girls Cleaning. Yet, facebook page review had a price of $65.00- for "ceiling to floor professional " cleaning. Should i expect to negotiate price?

Reviews were positive
The price might depend on the house.

[RickeyD]

I hired and fired Molly Maids. The first visit cost me $140. ($50 coupon already deducted) and thereafter it was $110. Two girls arrived and cleaned the first time for 2 1/2 hours and the house sparkled. Everything was done. After that it was hit and miss. They never stayed longer than 2 hours ($55. an hour, hmmmm) and the last time they were in and out in 1 1/2 hours. Although my house is always clean, like most of us, I want my bathrooms scrubbed and furniture polished, etc., etc., etc. All of the before mentioned cannot conceivably be done properly in that timeframe. I now have an appointment scheduled with The Right Girls Cleaning service and I'll see how it goes. BTW they only charge $85. and also bring their own supplies and cleaning products.


When it comes to cleaning services one thing is always true. They are hired to be fired. Don't expect too much from any cleaning service if you're the type of person that expects them to do it the way you would do it.

[JoMar]

As a followup, my wife returned home a couple hours ago and was extremely pleased with how the house was cleaned which means I get to live another day...:). I do believe we now have a person to clean the house on a semi regular basis....lol. Thanks Judy.

[jnieman]

As a followup, my wife returned home a couple hours ago and was extremely pleased with how the house was cleaned which means I get to live another day...:). I do believe we now have a person to clean the house on a semi regular basis....lol. Thanks Judy.

Welcome Jomar. Happy wife happy life they say.

[surgees]

I tried to "surprise" my wife and demonstrate how thoughtful I was all at the same time. I secretly scheduled a "first cleaning" as a way to gauge a local company and give her some help with the chores.

In a moment of weakness I told her of the surprise about a week ahead of the date... ooooooops! She got very angry with me because "I can't have anyone see the house this dirty and now I am going to have to spend the next week cleaning before they get here."

After 968 years (husband years) of marriage I still don't have wife speak figured out.