Where to Find Cheap House Cleaning Services for the Holidays
With the holidays approaching and so much to do, now is the time to start thinking about cleaning your home, even if (or maybe especially if) you’ve never done it before. There is some etiquette when you first hire a cleaner, so keep that in mind, but know that first-time cleaners often get big discounts on the service.
House cleaning discounts
Many of the cleaning services you’ll be able to access will depend on where you live, but some major brands have a wide service area. For example, your first three-hour cleaning with Home Aglow costs just $19, but you’ll want to check your area here first and know that you’ll have to pay a $49 monthly membership fee to access lower prices.
Other national brands, such as Maids and Merry Maids , offer prices based on whether you’re doing a one-time cleaning or even a holiday exclusive, and will provide an estimate after you enter some information.
You can also try apps and services like Handy or Angi, which connect professionals with people who need help with plumbing, electrical, and, of course, cleaning. They almost always have first-time discounts and a wide network of professionals who use the app to book appointments. For example, I just checked the availability of my childhood home in North Dakota on Handy and discovered that not only is there a professional there, but a three-hour cleaning will cost $55. Meanwhile , Angi allows you to compare prices from a number of nearby suppliers. The professionals and the prices they bundle depend on how urgent your needs are, how big your space is, and what you need done.
Things to keep in mind when hiring a holiday cleaner
There are several ways to do inexpensive pre-holiday cleaning: both for the first time and for the holidays. Keep in mind that some (again, like Home Aglow) want you to pay a monthly membership fee to keep the cleaning cost low at first glance, and others won’t always be that cheap if you decide to continue using them after the initial discount. .
It is also important to remember that this is a skilled and personal service from someone who will have to touch your dirty items, no matter how much it costs you. Whether you pay $19 for three hours or $100 for two, that person will still have to clean up the same amount of gunk and dirt, so make sure you tip especially well if you’re taking advantage of any kind of discount. It’s hard to know if the discounted money is coming from their pocket or the company’s, so you can always ask, but even if they tell you they’re not allowed to discuss it (which happened to me), tip well just in case. .
If you decide to do your own cleaning again this year…
If you’re determined to prepare for the holiday yourself or can’t find a reasonably priced cleaner in your area, here are some products you’ll need:
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To get started, stock up on microfiber cloths. They work on almost anything and are not abrasive. Every cleaning guide you come across will require you to have these supplies. Here are 50 for $12.99 .
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Get the ever-popular O-Cedar Mop and Wringer Set for $24.49 to minimize floor cleaning sloppiness and keep your mop nice and clean.
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You deserve a holiday, so maybe now is the right time to finally pick up a Dyson vacuum cleaner . The Wireless V11 is currently $399.
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Eliminate manual labor when cleaning with a motorized brush that spins and removes debris and dirt from cracks and surfaces. The Voweek scrubber comes with four different attachments for $42.49, plus it’s expandable so you don’t have to bend over.