The Good Wife's Insider Cleaning Tips!

A good wife is used to getting things fixed and done, while hubby's at work, so that when he comes back, he can simply lay back on the couch, kick his shoes off and watch TV, while sipping whiskey or wine. So, dear ladies, it is inevitable that at one point or another, you would have to deal with repairmen or builders of some sort, and that's not always a pleasant experience. For instance, one time an early-morning appointment with a repairman, led to the poor gentleman showing up thirty minutes late, only to ask where the restroom is and if there's coffee in the house, as he didn't have time to either take care of his body needs or drink his morning dosage of coffin, from hurrying so much to come on time. Which, as I've already pointed out, he miserably failed to achieve. As a result, I ended up making two cups of coffee, and flashing the toilet after the poor bloke had left, half-done fixing the dishwasher. It was a morning from Hell, dear ladies, and one I would not wish to anyone! So, in the hopes of helping you avoid similarly uncomfortable situations, I've assembled a few insider tips for choosing the right end of tenancy cleaning or house cleaning company!

Insider tip the 1st: "If it looks too good to be true, it probably is." When ringing around to cleaning companies, ask about hidden fees, minimum booking charges, and late/cancellation penalties. A little common sense needs to be used here, so if you find an end of tenancy cleaning of your three-bedroom semi-detached for £80, chances are you're going to get fleeced.

Insider tip the 2nd: Don't pay until the job is done! If a company asks for your credit card details, for cash or for a check upon arrival, then have in mind that there's probably something murky about it and don't part with your money until the job is done and you're satisfied with the results. Find a company that guarantees their services, especially for end of tenancy cleaning, and takes payment only after the job has been finished. It is all too common among builders and carpet cleaning companies that once they've got the money in hand, they're as good as done whether the work is or not.

Insider tip the 3rd: Look for companies with full public and private liability insurance. When calling a company, make sure that you ask them about their past track record and what they do if they damage your carpets or other property. In the event that something goes wrong, chances are you will have to chase them down in order to have it righted. So, be smart and avoid such unpleasanties by taking the time to properly look for a company and pick the best one out!

After all, if getting a house cleaning company to help you with the housework would only cause you a bigger mess to clean up afterwards, then it's better you simply do it yourself, the old fashioned way, if necessary! The only important thing is, that when hubby comes back from work, you should have put the house back in order...

...and left him a glass of wine by the couch, so that he could drink it while you put on the table! I mean, you're a good wife, right?