House cleaners in the Phoenix area: what to ask first

AZ Business Directory lists local house cleaning companies around the Phoenix area, each with a phone number. Call and describe your home, how often you want service and any special needs, and ask for a free or written estimate. Most companies offer a recurring service, a one-time deep clean and move-out cleaning.

How do you choose a house cleaner?

• Recurring or one-time? Ask which they offer, and how often they come.
• How do you price? Some charge by the size of the home, others by the hour or by the job.
• What is included? Ask what a standard clean covers and what costs extra, such as inside the oven or fridge.
• Who brings supplies? Ask whether they bring their own, and tell them about products you prefer.
• Is the company insured? Ask, and ask what happens if something is damaged.
• Do you send the same people each visit? It helps to build trust.
• Can you have a key or door code? Decide how you want to handle access.

What is the difference between a recurring clean and a deep clean?

A recurring clean is a regular visit, weekly, every other week or monthly, that keeps up with dusting, floors, bathrooms and kitchens. It is lighter, because the house stays maintained.

A deep clean goes further, with baseboards, inside appliances, and corners and surfaces that do not get attention week to week. Many people start with a deep clean and then switch to a recurring schedule. Ask the company what their deep clean includes.

What about move-out cleaning?

Move-out and move-in cleans are common in the Valley, where people often relocate. Ask what is covered, such as cabinets, appliances and floors, and how many hours the job takes. Book early near the end of the month, when many leases end.

Cleaning By Carmen in Buckeye lists house and commercial cleaning across the West Valley, including move-outs, with weekly, bi-weekly or monthly service and free estimates. Carole's House Cleaning in Mesa lists recurring, one-time and move-in or move-out cleans. 360 Precision Cleaning in Scottsdale is veteran and family-owned, with home, deep, move-out and short-term rental cleaning.

Arizona notes: dust, hard water and haboobs

Dust is a fact of life here. Haboobs, the big summer dust storms, leave a fine layer inside and out, even with the windows closed. Ask your cleaner how often to schedule after a storm. Hard water leaves white spots on glass, faucets and shower doors, so ask what they use to remove it and how often it needs attention.

Short-term rental owners and snowbirds can book cleans around arrivals and departures. Tell the company your dates when you call.

Not sure who to call? Ask the directory helper or browse every listing in Phoenix.

Questions people ask

How much does a house cleaner cost in Phoenix?

It depends on the size of your home, how often they come and what is included. Ask two or three companies for a written estimate and compare what is covered.

Should I clean before the cleaners come?

A quick tidy helps, so they can reach surfaces and floors. Pick up clothes, toys and clutter, and put away valuables. You do not need to scrub anything.

Do I need to be home during a cleaning?

Not always. Many people give the company a key or a door code, and some stay. Decide what you are comfortable with and tell the company when you book.

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