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small fry · Chanel

is this to much $$$$

Metric · Gucci

Our cleaning lady charges $60 for minimum 3 hours. I haven't heard of anyone doing the first "deep cleaning" for $150. Maybe keep looking?

HeatherLynn · Gucci

I agree with Metric. I think I would keep looking. I feel like whatever the price is that is for whatever they can get done in that allotted time.

Cricket · Gucci

That sounds too expensive, kaykay. I'd keep looking too.

ILoveChoo · Hermes

I feel like when I was considering it it was a lot less.

dot · Marc Jacobs

well what's meant by deep clean? i would inquire about what goes into the services. i always want to get a cleaning person but i live in a tiny apt and feel that i should just do it myself. i got an estimate once and it was $45 (my apt is only 850 sq ft!).. and that was no laundry, no dishes.

my area is pretty ridiculous but i guess find out what services are in deep clean. also call other cleaning services and see what their prices are for comparison.

small fry · Chanel

well a deep clean would cover giving the kitchen a waxing, wiping the kitchen cabniets out, wiping out the fridge, mini blinds dusted, the a/c vents dusted (the ones in each of the rooms ). She also lives about a hr away and this includes her mileage and the reg. cleaning of 65.00 includes the mileage. There is a local company here that I used in the past and I was not pleased with them.

shopgirl82 · Chanel

if you choose to use that lady, i would have her do a regular clean at $65 to see what kind of job she does, then if she's good, and you think the deep clean is worth it, i would do that. there's no point in paying $150 for a deep clean, if she can't do a good job with the regular clean.

luckylily · Gucci

I think it is pretty common for a higher deep cleaning fee to start things out. However, I don't think you should have to pay for her mileage. Very few people get paid for their commute. If that is the standard in the industry, I'd look for someone closer.

small fry · Chanel

well I called a few others in the paper and found one that is less espensive she will be here a little later to look over the house , she said it most likley would run 75.00 first time and 65.00 after that. I will let you all know how it goes. Thanks ladies I hope I find someone soon.