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Word of mouth is best. Ask your neighbors who they use. I found my housekeeper about 15 yrs ago from my next door neighbor who used her services.
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What a great question~
Thanks for asking it Jlearn.
I'm so overwhelmed and have no clue where to start so any ideas will help me too.
I hope you find some good help soon~
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Unless its a company your dealing with, its usually word of mouth. Private company, ask if their employees are bonded. Facebook has local pages where you can ask this question. You want someone who has been doing it for sometime. Where others in your community know them well. As said, anything valuable should not be where it can be gotten to easily.

My cousin does this for a living. She does one good cleaning so the first time is more money. Then its just a matter of maintaining.
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I would imagine you know in your own area the best places to source choices. We have NextDoor in our area which is quite active in our hiring on help. Once you choose someone after interview it is up to you to make clear what you want done, and to assess, after first cleaning, whether or not it is done to your satisfaction.

One problem friends have in our city is that initially they interview and all seems to go well, but that instead of the person they interview showing up, a Latina who doesn't speak English is dropped at the door and picked up. My friends say it is impossible then for communication as to what needs doing.
I do everything myself, and loathe the day I cannot, as I enjoy it--somewhat a Zen to me to do it. When you don't have the time and need the help it is crucial you get the right bang for your buck as it is expensive to hire people these days.
Good luck.
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We have one of the cleaning franchises and two ladies come our house once a month to clean. You can get weekly, bi-weekly, or once a month service.
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Here are some ideas:
Nextdoor.com
Care.com
Any of the cleaning franchises , like Merry Maids etc .
Google cleaning services in your area.

Not sure what you mean by “ best”.
If you know anyone who has a cleaning person or service they are happy with , word of mouth is a good way also .
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