You need to sort out what it is you want them to clean....the particulars.
Divide by room: do you want the kitchen & bathroom done? Living room? Bedrooms?
What to clean, what not to clean: Leave the appliances alone? Only do the floors and surfaces?
It all depends on what you want. They will determine how long it will take depending on the size of your place and what you want done. So sort out a few different options based on square footage.
If you do it once per month, expect them to want up to a 3-hour minimum. This will likely cost you about a hundred bucks or so I would imagine. At work we had someone come in for the minimum, but I can't remember what it cost, but our office wasn't that big.
The bottom line: a professional cleaner can clean a hell of a lot in 3 hours of non-stop work. How much are you willing to pay for that?
Call around and get quotes. It's the only way you'll know what's what. There are many options in Toronto, so don't hesitate to negotiate a lower price if you prefer one company over another.
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Last edited by Baraka_Guru; 09-12-2009 at 05:52 AM..
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