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My service is a unique and hard to find service. First I am born and raised in southern California and speak English. Also,
being male, I am generally stronger than female house cleaners and therefore can move large items like a refrigerator or washer
and dryer to clean behind them. I don't employ helpers, so you will not get a parade of strangers in your house. I have my
own transportation and don't miss scheduled work days.
I am a home owner in the Windsong part of Wildomar, I've lived here for 7 years. You'll have peace of mind knowing that
I am not flighty and that I do pay my social security taxes.
Usually getting onto the schedule takes a week or two, sometimes it takes a few times for me to stabilize the schedule.
However, once on the schedule it becomes like clockwork. I try not to monkey with the schedule once it is set in action, but
at times it needs adjustments. Usually not more than once a year, depending on which type of time slot you have. I worked
for one family every Monday morning for 16 years. They never had one change other than holiday time. Then there are those
that are every other week, and on the lower end of the pay scale that get moved about once a year to help keep my schedule
sensible.
For best results I suggest early start times. Between 7:00 and 7:30 AM are the optimum times. Otherwise it is a mid morning
or early afternoon start.
Supplies: I have basic supplies and cleaning towels. However, I prefer to use your supplies and towels. Two reasons. First,
the products are the ones you prefer and the smells are what you are accustomed to. Second, the towels clean only YOUR house.
I have both a carpet vacuum and a floor vacuum. If your vacuums are powerful enough I would rather use yours. If they aren't
up to snuff I will use mine.
Some house cleaners insist that you leave while they clean. I'll admit that it is easier to clean a house that is unoccupied,
but if you are home I have no problem with that. Though, I would ask that if you have company that you either plan to be gone
or cancel that week.
Prices: There are no set prices. I do not work by the hour. I find that working by the hour cause artificially slow progress.
I work by the job. Also, square footage isn't always a reliable method. There are many variables. Example: I worked for someone
that lives right on the beach in Laguna in an 1800sf house. The salt air left a nasty film on everything, her guests dragged
sand in on their feet and the place was often times a mess. Her house cost her nearly double what it might have if it were
inland by 1/4 mile. Conversely, I work for an older couple who live in a 5000+sf home. I spend a similar amount of time at
their house as I do at house half the size. I live in a 4br 2b 2150sf home. My wife has gotten several estimates for our house.
The range is from $85 to $175 per time. The problem with the first bid is that the workers often don't speak English. The
problem with the second is that it is too much money. If I were to estimate the cost of cleaning my house it would be between
$75 and $110. Depending on what kind of special requirements were needed. Such as weekly vs. every other week, number of bed
changings -if any - regularly scheduled odd jobs, dishwasher loading and or unloading etc.
I'm in my forties; and have done this work as my everyday job for since November 1986. I provide an exceptional service
and know how to do it well. Some people prefer me to clean "their way" - I'm open to new ideas as long as they are
reasonable. Usually "their way" isn't very efficient and therefore not conducive to sound business practices. Therefore
I ask that you point me in the right direction, but once I'm there leave me to my own devices.
House Cleaning is house cleaning. What makes my service special is that I will do just about anything that you ask me
to. Here are some examples from over the years. Wash a couple of loads of clothes, move furniture, clean out pantries, assemble
small items, put up and decorate Christmas tree's , put up and remove Christmas lights, help pack and unpack for a move, hang
paintings, bring in the groceries, bring in and unload cases of wine, small painting jobs. House checking/mail-retrieval/dog
feeding-walking while the homeowners were vacationing, and various and sundry other things. Suffice it to say that things
like painting and Christmas decorating brought a fair bonus or precluded the regular "cleaning" altogether that
day.
Some things that I don't do: Carpet cleaning, wood floor waxing (that is a specialty to be sure). One time cleaning, Move
out cleaning, especially apartment move outs. Monthly cleaning or every three weeks. My schedule is based on weekly or every
other week only. I will dust or vacuum, but not "wash" mini-blinds. The best solution for mini-blinds is the mobile
mini-blind guy.
A note on notes. Notes are great. If you can't be there when I'm there the best way to communicate is for you to leave
a brief note. Many times you may prefer me to concentrate more in one area of the house than another, I'm flexible. The key
to substitution is not to change the time factor. If you would like me to do something that is truly extra time it is best
and fair to pay a commensurate bonus.
Cancellation Policy: Things come up. I understand that. Sometimes things come up at the last minute, again I understand.
I don't charge a cancellation fee. However, I appreciate as much notice as possible so that I can adjust my schedule. In the
past, when I worked for someone that regularly canceled or asked for time and day shifting, I just stopped working for them
altogether. Also, the only times that the schedule gets a little unpredictable is near the holidays. Especially Thanksgiving
and the Christmas/New Years times.
Lockout Policy: If I get locked out of your house I need to charge you half of the regular rate. The best way to avoid
that is to give me a key. If you have an alarm I would need the code too. Most people I work for have given me a key and the
code. I work for one person that would rather leave her front door unlocked, that's okay with me, when I leave I lock up and
go out the garage door. But it seems safer to give me a key.
I am interested in working for people that want long-term service. If you want someone sporadically the charges are at
least 50% higher.
The territory that I am looking to work in is primarily Wildomar and Murrieta. I will travel as far as Horse Thief Canyon
and Temecula.
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