You know it’s time to hire a professional cleaning service when you move in a new home or leave the old one and want it to look spotless for the new owners. Note that estimates and costs will differ between furnished and vacant properties, though. Basically, the cleaners will mop, sweep and vacuum floors and carpets, remove webs, dust furniture, baseboards, ceiling fans, light switches, window sills, door and window frames, as well as clean and tidy bathrooms and kitchens in the vacant property.

Add-ons and precautions 

When you hire a cleaning service in Austin, you will automatically get the basic package, but this can be expanded with additional services that focus on the cleaning of blinds and shutters, interior windows, cabinets, ovens and refrigerators, and even on doing your laundry. If you are not home when the cleaning is scheduled, you can write down any instructions or special requirements you may have for the staff to keep in mind.

Be aware that most companies are particular about using their own cleaning products and equipment, and this includes the vacuum cleaner. So, if you cannot get them to use your own, at least check that they sanitize their vacuums and replace bags daily to prevent any health and hygiene issues.

Finally, take all safety precautions, especially when you hire a company to come clean the house you leave in. Since you will be letting strangers into your home, make sure the cleaners are insured and bonded, and have undergone a rigorous screening process before being hired.