Comments on: How much does a house cleaning maid cost these days?

By: don n

don n — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:18:59 +0000

Only you can decide what to toss and what to save. Once you have done this, then get a maid. Check with some of your friends or neighbors, they may be able to recommend someone that they use. The prices vary greatly and if you can find someone who is reliable and not with an agency they are much more reasonable.
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By: lori_love_emmalee

lori_love_emmalee — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:10:59 +0000

A 1 time cleaning "Spring Cleaning" 30 dollars an hour 1500 square feet min. 5 hours includes only about 4 loads of laundry and detail cleaning. This is an average house, some houses are worse some are better. My brothers house if awful never does a thing has a dog and a doggy door everything a mess more like 1500 square feet I can get done in about 10 hours. Will not take a penny less hard work and rewarding escpecially when everything is organized really comes together and looks like a home makeover
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By: Tina H

Tina H — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:20:59 +0000

Depends where you live some companies where I am charge anywhere from 30 -45 an hr per girl
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By: cesarsalad366

cesarsalad366 — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:10:59 +0000

some charge a couple of cents per sq foot
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By: 6kidsANDalwaysFIXINGsomething

6kidsANDalwaysFIXINGsomething — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:02:59 +0000

Best bet is to call a couple or three services in the area and have them over to look and quote. Pick one, give him/her a couple of visits and then evaluate your needs and their success. You can then tailor the trips to co-incide with your needs. Clutter is your game though. If you haven't used it in a year, toss it.
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By: Billie R

Billie R — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:25:59 +0000

well, do i have to wear clothes or not, and depends on what ya want cleaned.
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By: Aliz

Aliz — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:44:59 +0000

They usually charge by the hour. I think the minimum is $10 an hour, but it could cost more than that amount. You may want to hire an expert to help with the clutter, but that will cost much more than $10 an hour.
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By: matsystud

matsystud — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:35:59 +0000

i don't know, ask my husband, last week i cost him a Michael Kors & Dooney Bourke bag……lol

seriously, i would say about 50 bucks a day!
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By: Heather B

Heather B — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:49:59 +0000

Hello!

Rates really depend on a multitude of things! One time cleanings are typically more expensive than weekly or bi-weekly.

Also, they determine the rates on what you want to be done. If you want them to clean a bathroom & a kitchen, that would be different than the whole place.

They also base the rates on whether they are supplying the chemicals & needed materials! Experience is another big factor. You will pay less if you hire a one man show versus a huge company who is highly insured & experienced! (I wouldn't recomend anyone who is not insured-it protects against damage & theft)

To be honest a good one time cleaning in CT, would probably run you about $140 for the whole place…best bet is to call around & be informed when you do!

Thanks & Good Luck! =)
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By: FaerieWhings

FaerieWhings — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:05:59 +0000

Depends on what you are looking for. In my area, Long Island, they run anywhere from $60 to $125 a cleaning. It also depends on how big the place is; how many bedrooms, bathrooms, living room, kitchen, etc. And the first cleaning may be more expensive then the other ones.
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