[CarlR33]

Originally Posted by BlueStarAirlines

This is the most tone deaf response I've heard in awhile.

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[oldtimes]

Originally Posted by BlueStarAirlines

This is the most tone deaf response I've heard in awhile.

I wasn’t going to dignify it with a response

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by misky1951

on our 4 set of house cleaners. Mostly companies. They all say there will be there in a certain date and time within a hour either way.

That’s reasonable to us. But all of them don’t abide by their own rules.

Just today, our latest company, who we just hired two weeks ago, told us they will be 4 hours late.

Like most of us, we have a schedule and can’t constantly change to accommodate a particular company. We understand that things happen, but these companies need to have contingency plans.

Anyone have a reliable home cleaner?

keep it simple. Ask for the earliest appt. Probably 8 am. Then no excuses are acceptable and it's time to move on, or not. Your money your call.

[defrey12]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

I don’t like strangers in my house so I and we clean our own. Not that hard or take much time if you’re not messy…. If I even thought about cleaning person it would NOT be from company where they steal all profit on backs of poor hardworking.

You do realize those "poor hardworking" persons wouldn't have ANTHING without that job. There are more expenses to running a business than just the wage...approximately 20-25% on top of their wage for things like payroll taxes and workers' compensation insurance. Then there's others insurances and taxes, marketing, etc. I could go on and on...a business is NOT a charity. Profit is the REASON one is in business for themselves. The great thing about capitalism is that the employee is FREE to do the same...if s/he is willing to assume the risk.

[Bwanajim]

Find an independent person in your neighborhood that just does houses by themselves. No company. I have an awesome lady who comes every two weeks that does a tremendous job. She lives five minutes away by Golf Cart.
She even cleans up the mess of dishes I leave in the sink! Change my bedsheets. She's great.

[Bob45]

Originally Posted by Misky1951

Anyone have a reliable home cleaner?

I use King House Cleaning once in a while. Mostly for deep cleaning. I am very satified with her.
330.618.7887

[villagernewbie]

Originally Posted by Bwanajim

Find an independent person in your neighborhood that just does houses by themselves. No company. I have an awesome lady who comes every two weeks that does a tremendous job. She lives five minutes away by Golf Cart.
She even cleans up the mess of dishes I leave in the sink! Change my bedsheets. She's great.

Is she licensed/insured should something happen while she's in your home working for you?

[Pugchief]

Originally Posted by oldtimes

You are obviously not handicapped

Neither am I, but I'd rather spend the time I would otherwise use to clean doing something more enjoyable. Like playing golf, PB, etc., or watching paint dry for that matter.

[Pugchief]

Originally Posted by villagernewbie

Same here.

A neighbor told us about Great Job Pros and said in the over 5 years they've used them, they haven't raised their price a single penny. Of course I can't verify that, but if true (and I have no reason to doubt my neighbor)...that's pretty amazing.

They didn't raise the price, but they cut back the crew from 3 people to 2. They stay an extra 15 minutes or so, but the net result is same price but less cleaning time.

[Pugchief]

Originally Posted by defrey12

You do realize those "poor hardworking" persons wouldn't have ANTHING without that job. There are more expenses to running a business than just the wage...approximately 20-25% on top of their wage for things like payroll taxes and workers' compensation insurance. Then there's others insurances and taxes, marketing, etc. I could go on and on...a business is NOT a charity. Profit is the REASON one is in business for themselves. The great thing about capitalism is that the employee is FREE to do the same...if s/he is willing to assume the risk.

Correct.

The cluelessness from people who have never run a business never ceases to amaze me. Why villainize the job creators? Feel free to start a business that makes no profit and see how long it lasts. SMH

[LianneMigiano]

Originally Posted by Jim1mack

My wife and I are reliable. We vacuume, mop and dust as needed. Who are you premadontas that can’t do this yourselves. A couple hours once a week and you’re done.

Quit chastising all the unfortunate folks who CAN'T do the bending, lifting, stooping, etc. anymore. The doctor's offices are full of these folks who can't. They still all need/want clean houses, too! If you men make it sound like a luxury to have someone do it for us, there will be a whole lot of other like-minded "misers" who won't let us spend the money to get it done. I'm speaking primarily of the many "gents" who travelled through life never, or rarely, contributing to the upkeep of the household maintenance with their domestic partners. Those partners may have worked full/part-time and were the sole, or primary, errand driver, household scheduler, provision supplier, - i.e. "chief cook and bottle washer" for you and whoever else occupied your household. Even if not disabled in ANY way, those partners deserve a "RETIREMENT" from that work - just as you "menfolk" retired from what you did...

[villagernewbie]

Originally Posted by Pugchief

They didn't raise the price, but they cut back the crew from 3 people to 2. They stay an extra 15 minutes or so, but the net result is same price but less cleaning time.

Maybe with your crew, but not mine. My previous 3 person crew varied quite a bit on each visit, from 40 minutes to over an hour. The latest 2 person crew stayed for an hour and 25 minutes - which is the same crew hour equivalent. Plus the fact that "cleaning time" does not always equate with efficacy.

As GJP explained in their announcement of going from 3 to 2, I noticed a lot less gossip/fraternizing with just two people...compared to having three.

I have checked behind the 2 person crew and haven't found anything, that wasn't properly cleaned the same as the 3 person crew.

[villagernewbie]

Originally Posted by LianneMigiano

Quit chastising all the unfortunate folks who CAN'T do the bending, lifting, stooping, etc. anymore. The doctor's offices are full of these folks who can't. They still all need/want clean houses, too! If you men make it sound like a luxury to have someone do it for us, there will be a whole lot of other like-minded "misers" who won't let us spend the money to get it done. I'm speaking primarily of the many "gents" who travelled through life never, or rarely, contributing to the upkeep of the household maintenance with their domestic partners. Those partners may have worked full/part-time and were the sole, or primary, errand driver, household scheduler, provision supplier, - i.e. "chief cook and bottle washer" for you and whoever else occupied your household. Even if not disabled in ANY way, those partners deserve a "RETIREMENT" from that work - just as you "menfolk" retired from what you did...

Very well said.

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Originally Posted by CarlR33

I am my own reliable cleaner, LOL. Great exercise and satisfaction guaranteed not to mention cheap. Btw, I would find a cleaner that would text you when on their way. I love that feature that some contractors have now.

if that’s the only exercise your getting I would suggest getting a gym membership ,as for me there’s nothing better then coming home and finding your home especially the bathroom cleaned while you were out ,I’ve had the same person for many years comes every 2 week and I never have to be there it’s worth every penny

[villagernewbie]

Originally Posted by BlueStarAirlines

This is the most tone deaf response I've heard in awhile.

I would argue not necessarily "tone deaf," but more like classless/crude.

Keep scrolling though, as he actually outdid himself this morning with the YouTube links.