October 19, 2023 by justin davis
Time is money, as they say, and hiring a cleaning company can actually save you quite a lot of time. By booking a professional house cleaning service, you’ll be able to free up several hours per week to spend on more valuable things. Wouldn’t it be great to get home after work and have time for family activities or personal hobbies, rather than making sure the carpets get vacuumed? Even if you technically have the time to clean, getting someone else to do it for you can lead to a more ideal work-life balance.
Plus, there are plenty of other benefits to using a home cleaning company besides just saving time. Here are some of the highlights.
You’ll save time
It wouldn’t hurt to elaborate a bit further on this particular benefit, especially since most people don’t seem to realize just how much of an impact it can have. The main goal is usually just to have a cleaner house; that alone is enough for many people to hire a cleaning service. However, some people could really use the time that gets freed up by regular house cleanings. It’s estimated that keeping just the kitchen clean takes an average of 6 hours per week – and that’s only one part of the house! In total, cleaning an entire house (including things like laundry, organizing cabinets or shelves, etc.) occupies up to 23 hours per week. If you looked at it like a job, it would count as two to three full days of work, on top of what you’re already doing.
When you look at it that way, it may be tempting to think about what you could do if some of your cleaning responsibilities were taken off your hands. Sure, you’d probably still have to deal with things like dishes and laundry, but the heavy-duty tasks wouldn’t be on the schedule anymore. The question is, what will be on the schedule now that you have more spare time?
You’ll be able to customize your cleaning plan
Cleaning companies tend to be very flexible when it comes to the amount and frequency of the cleaning you need. Some people choose to have monthly deep-cleans, while others have it done every day. For regular maintenance, weekly cleans are recommended. This type of service typically includes things like wiping down flat surfaces (countertops, tables, etc.), dusting, cleaning the floors, scrubbing down the bathrooms, vacuuming upholstery, and so on.
However, it’s also possible to include or exclude certain tasks. If you’re on a budget but you still want frequent cleanings, you can ask that only certain rooms be cleaned. If you want extra services like laundry, bed making, or carpet deep-cleaning, you can book them in addition to your regular services.
Special circumstances can also be accommodated. For example, if you have guests coming over and want the place to be absolutely pristine, a professional cleaning crew will go over your house with a fine-toothed comb. What if you’re planning a huge party, and you don’t want to deal with the cleanup afterwards? Hire some cleaning experts to make the mess disappear. The same goes for a house that needs to be cleaned after construction or a remodel. Construction crews may pick up the majority of the heavy debris, but they certainly won’t go over every surface with sponges and cleaning products. This can be a lot to deal with if you’re trying to move back into a newly remodeled part of the house, but a cleaning crew can handle this one-time job without any hassle.
You’ll experience reduced stress
If you’re spending a lot of time on housecleaning that could be better spent on other things, it probably stresses you out at least a little. If you’re too busy to keep up with housecleaning, you may be even more stressed about the situation. Living in an unkempt environment can add to stress levels, for several different reasons. You could be stressed about having too little time to get everything done, or because you feel like you aren’t taking care of yourself or your family properly. You may even feel stressed because you’re having a hard time finding things amid the clutter, or you can’t simply reach into the cabinet and get clean dishes for the next meal.
This type of situation often isn’t anyone’s fault, but it definitely should be addressed. Hiring a cleaning company would be a great solution, since it doesn’t require any extra effort on your part. You can just sit back and feel the stress fade away.
You’ll have a healthier living environment
Plenty of people struggle with seasonal allergies or regular bouts of sickness; for many of them, it’s just a fact of life. What they may not know is that some of their symptoms could actually be coming from their own house. Things like pet hair, pollen, and dust mites can cause or worsen asthma and allergies; if these things are allowed to build up, they can cause serious health issues. The same can be said for mold and mildew, which like to grow in warm, damp environments like bathrooms or underneath sinks.
If any of these things are an issue in your house, a cleaning company will be able to help remove them. Whatever you happen to be dealing with, a one-time removal probably won’t be enough. Pet hair, pollen, and dust mites don’t just stop accumulating, and mold and mildew have a tendency to grow back provided the conditions are right. A cleaning crew who’s familiar with your house will know exactly which areas to target, and which techniques are most effective at removing the source of the problem.
You’ll get consistent results
Do you have periods when you’re completely on top of housecleaning, and other times when you just can’t seem to keep up with it? If you hire a cleaning service, you’ll never have to worry about this happening. They’ll show up on time, every time, and make sure your home remains clean no matter how hectic your life gets.