What Do You Look for in a Housekeeper?

I am the owner of "Get Organized!" a Professional Organizing company in Richardson. We recommend Donna Spain ____@____.com

First, I looked for how they cleaned. Did they use swiffers in place of actual dusting polish and windex?

Then I wanted to call others they had cleaned for.. were they on time or arrived in the time frame they said they would?

Are they willing to clean baseboards and blinds on a regular basis as part of the cost?

I found these questions and their answers to be so important.

L. B.
www.GetOrganized.ws

I love having clean sheets on the bed. I actually had one housekeeper leave candy on our pillows. It sounds dorky but it made me smile every time. It was her attention to detail that was great!!

How about someone you can totally trust? One time I left her money on the counter, as usual, but I was looking for a $10 bill, and couldn't find one, so I left all $20s, and figured I'd pay her $10 less the next week, which I did when I didn't have exact change. Then I found the $10, but forgot to pick up the extra $20 off the counter. She called me on my cell and said, "Do you know you left me too much money?" How many people will really do that? I also knew that I could leave my diamond ring on the night stand and she wouldn't run off with it.

We are home all day- my husband works from home, and I am SAHM, so a lady that we like having in our home is important. We have had the same lady for 2 years, whenever she comes, we feel like we are going to bed that night in a hotel. She just sees things that we don't think about, and it is so nice.

First you look for competence and an excellent tract record of references. Someone who is detail-oriented, clean in appearance and takes pride in her work. A housekeeper must be experienced or she/he could damage your home surfaces easily. Look for someone who really loves to clean and is very thorough!