To protect your home from “un-insured” house cleaners be sure to ask for proof of insurance.

Simply ask the house cleaning service to have their insurer fax or mail you a copy of their insurance certificate. Never accept a photo copy of the certificate of insurance as you will have no way of knowing whether it is current. Without proof of insurance directly from the insurance company, you may be paying the rates of a house cleaning company with insurance while unknowingly putting yourself at risk every time the house cleaner is on your property.

Every reputable company will be happy to provide proof of insurance. You will have the peace of mind knowing that every time your home is cleaned your are protected from damage to your property and injury to the house cleaners while on your property.

Before the first cleaning walk through the house with the house cleaner to find out what they plan to use on various surfaces. Many inexperienced house cleaners will use the wrong products or use the right products improperly. This can cause permanent damage and stains to your property.

Ask for at least 3 references and check them out.
Ask what their company policies on types of payments they accept, their cancellation policy, and if they offer a guarantee.

These are just a few pointers to ensure that you hire the most qualified and competent house cleaning service.

A special thanks to White Glove Cleaning Services in Bullard, TX for this article.