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January 14, 2011
Do you need an authentic Southern California Maid Service?
Is house cleaning in Massachusetts the same as cleaning a home in Southern California? In some ways, it might be, but if you’re a native of Los Angeles or Orange County and have visited those eastern regions of the country, you know that there’s something distinctly different about where you were born and raised. Mission Maids is an authentic Southern California maid service. When our people get done cleaning your home, it will look, feel, and smell like it should, not like it belongs on the East Coast.
There are quite a few national companies in the housecleaning industry and most of them are not based here. The trainers that come in to prepare their people to clean homes and offices come from out of town, so they’re not really aware of what we need to do to get a house completely clean in our service area. Dirt is dirt, but other parts of the country don’t have the same air quality, air-born pathogens, or weather patterns that Southern California has. All of these factors need to be considered when cleaning.
Our profession isn’t just dusting and vacuuming. The cleaning service Los Angeles residents and businesses are looking for is supposed to provide sanitation and disease prevention also. Bathroom and kitchen fixtures are havens for germs and bacteria. Lower levels and cabinets where pipes are housed can contain mold, dirt and grime that have built up over time. Windows need to be washed clean using cleaners designed to cut through the chemical consistency of smog-induced stains. Those who come from other parts of the country don’t know how to do that. We do.
If you’re shopping around for a local housecleaning service, ask anyone you call where their home office is. Ours is right here in Los Angeles, and it has been since 1987. Our management staff, trainers, and all of our housecleaners live right here in Southern California and they grew up cleaning their own houses in this environment. If you want authentic Southern California housecleaning, you want Mission Maids. Just ask any of your many friends and neighbors who are already using our services.
January 7, 2011
Affordable Encino Housecleaning Services are Difficult to Find
Thanks for stopping by to visit us here at Mission Maids. There are dozens of affordable Encino housecleaning services to choose from, so we appreciate every customer who chooses to take advantage of our services. Of course, a good part of the reason for that are our affordable rates. Coupled with our decades-long record of reliability, those rates make us one of the most attractive options in the housecleaning industry. If you’re looking into housecleaning for the first time and thought you couldn’t afford it, you are in for a very pleasant surprise.
How do we remain affordable in this world of rising materials and insurance costs? We’ve been in business for over twenty years and have grown to the point where we can now buy all of our cleaning supplies at bulk rate prices. We’ve been reliable and have screened all of our employees since Day One, so our insurance rates are low. The companies that provide our bonding and liability insurance consider us a low risk agency. How many others in the housecleaning business can claim that?
Those prohibitive operating costs make it difficult to find affordable greater Los Angeles housekeeping services. Those who are breaking into the industry for the first time find it difficult to compete because they have to charge high prices just to stay afloat. Here at Mission Maids, we don’t have that problem. In fact, many quality housecleaners and maids come to work for us instead of starting up their own companies. We screen them, make sure they understand our company philosophy, and then put them to work. Over time, they actually do better with us than they would on their own.
A successful business is one that is able to use their resources to save money when purchasing materials or services. A smart business is one that passes those savings on to their customers. We’re successful and smart, so you can be certain that you’ll always get the best possible rate for house or office cleaning when you do business with us. Call us today and we’ll provide you a free estimate and some references.
December 31, 2010
The Quality House Cleaning Pasadena Demands can be Found Right Here
If you live in Pasadena and work full time, there’s a good chance that you don’t have the time or energy to clean your house or apartment properly all that often. That doesn’t mean that you don’t keep a clean house. It just means that you have a hard time keeping up with those small details that separate a moderately neat home from one that is totally spotless. That’s why your friends and neighbors hire us. The quality house cleaning Pasadena demands can be found right here.
Our service begins with a thorough cleaning and evaluation of your needs. We can schedule for once a week, bi-weekly, or once a month. We also do one time cleanings, a very popular service for those who are planning on entertaining guests or inviting family members over. Our services are affordable, discreet, and available at times convenient to your schedule. We offer different arrival windows in addition to a flexible service menu, and yes, we do windows. Mission Maids are all full-service housecleaners.
If you haven’t looked into hiring a Southern California maid service in the past, please call us and ask any questions that you have about our rates, services, and experience. We’re happy to provide references and we screen all of our employees thoroughly so you can feel safe and secure when we clean your home. Our people are bonded and insured and we have been in business since 1987, so we must be doing something right. Companies in our business don’t last that long if they’re not.
Mission Maids clean houses, apartments and offices throughout Pasadena and most of Southern California. If you’re not sure whether you’re in our coverage area or not, give us a call and ask. There’s always room for one more client and we always have time to answer your questions. You can also check our FAQ section for frequent inquiries. The answers may already be there. Call us today if you have additional questions or would like a free estimate. You can also view some testimonials from our current customers that are published on our website. You’ll find we have a number of satisfied customers.
December 24, 2010
Ensuring Security when you hire a Maid Service in Los Angeles
How do you know that the Los Angeles housekeeping services you pay for are going to be everything they’re advertised to be? There are a lot of issues that could arise and situations that could develop. There are also a number of very important questions that you need to ask before you make a decision about which cleaning service you’re going to hire. Security is a legitimate concern. How do you really know whether a Los Angeles maid service is trustworthy or not?
If you hire someone that has been in business for a number of years, there’s a good chance that they are a reliable company. In the maid service industry, those who violate the trust of their clients don’t last long. The Better Business Bureau and Chamber of Commerce keeps records of complaints filed and City Hall can tell when a company first applied for their business license. Mission Maids has been in business since 1987.
Bonding and insurance are two items you should put on your qualification checklist for a maid service in Los Angeles. If any prospective companies don’t have both, eliminate them from the list. You can also look for criminal background checks and drug testing of employees. These are additional layers of security that will eliminate any concerns of theft or vandalism when you allow someone to clean your home or business. They’re not public record like complaints and license filings, but claiming them in any contract or advertising makes the company liable in the case of any wrongdoing.
Finally, ask for some references. Make sure that they’re verifiable, legitimate residents and businesses, not relatives or friends. Those who are legitimate and have been in business for a few years, like Mission Maids, can provide you with a long list of satisfied customers. Do this in addition to the steps already suggested and you will have peace of mind with your new maid service. Take all of these steps with a few companies along with ours and we’re certain you’ll find we come up as your first choice.
