This might be an easy decision for some: some folks love to do their own cleaning and have the time for it, while others hate cleaning and don’t have the time for it. For those who are torn between cleaning their homes themselves and hiring a company to do it for them, however, the decision is nowhere near as simple.
To help you decide, here are a few important considerations:
What to think about when doing your own cleaning:
- You can clean your home whenever you choose
If cleaning for yourself, you can simply do it as and when you please, and at your own pace.
- Cleaning helps you to keep fit and active
Cleaning (provided you put a bit of gusto into it!) can be surprisingly good for your cardiovascular health, and help to keep you flexible, mobile and active. This can be especially helpful for those who don’t have the time (or will) to exercise.
- You can use your own cleaning materials
When cleaning your own home, you can of course use whatever cleaning supplies you prefer – in some instances, a cleaning company may not use environmentally friendly cleaning materials, for example, and may be unwilling to use them, even if you ask them to.
- It isn’t as cost-effective as you might think
While you might assume that because you’re not paying someone else to do it, cleaning your home yourself is the cheaper option, this isn’t always strictly true. Professional cleaners come with their own supplies, equipment and tools, whereas if you plan to clean for yourself, you’ll need to invest in all of those.
What to think about when hiring a professional cleaning company:
- They’re professional!
You might think that anyone can clean your home, and while this may be true in theory, it will take more than just ‘anyone’ to clean it properly and hygienically. Professional cleaners are exactly that: professional, and as such, have received all the proper training on how to clean homes to impeccably high standards.
- Hiring cleaners frees up your time
If you’ve got the time to clean, then fair enough, but if you haven’t, it can be hard to find the time in a busy schedule to keep any semblance of cleanliness and tidiness. With a professional cleaning service coming in as often as required, you can simply go about your day without having to stress about finding the time to clean.
- They’ve got their own equipment and supplies
With everything they need to get your home spick and span, cleaners save you the hassle and cost of buying your own cleaning supplies. Not only that, but they’ll typically use high-end products and tools, too, meaning your home can be made truly clean, and truly hygienic.
If you’re still undecided as to whether to tackle your own cleaning or hire a company to do it for you, why not schedule a trial session and see how you feel it about it afterwards?