Where I would not agree that first time cleanings are more than triple what an independant would charge (independant meaning an 'under the table' employee perhaps?), I would definitely agree otherwise when it comes down to the Merry Maids service. I was not impressed with the service, as well. I used MM two times before cancelling my service to go with a cleaning girl recommended by a friend. I did not like the over-use of cloths throughout my home nor did I care for the idea of the dirty sponges being used which were obviously used for each house cleaned by MM. EEEWWW! Perhaps the staff was not fluent in English, but they were firnedly and attentive and not abusive with my furniture. In fact, one woman groomed my carpet with the vaccuum; but again, as mentioned, it was done with a beat-up machine. The product was second rate; they did NOT use a disinfectant in my bathroom or kitchen which was surprising. Overall, I felt that this service gave an illusion of being clean as oppossed to actually thoroughly cleaning (ie"" sanitizing and disinfecting).
Pros: Flexible schedule, Friendly office staff
Cons: products do not disinfect, rush job
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