{"id":1209588,"date":"2023-12-07T16:00:44","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T21:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1209588"},"modified":"2023-12-07T16:00:44","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T21:00:44","slug":"where-to-find-cheap-home-cleaning-services-for-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1209588","title":{"rendered":"Where to Find Cheap Home Cleaning Services for the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the holidays closing in and so much left to do, now is a good time to consider getting a home cleaning, even if (or maybe especially<\/em> if) you\u2019ve never done it before. There is a certain etiquette involved when you first hire a cleaner<\/u><\/a>, so keep that in mind, but know that first-timers often get great discounts on the service. <\/p>\n

Deals on home cleaning<\/h2>\n

A lot of the cleaning services you\u2019ll be able to access depend on where you live, but some major brands have wide service areas. For instance, your first three-hour cleaning with Home Aglow is just $19\u2014but you have to check your area here first<\/u><\/a> and be aware that to access the lower prices, you have to pay a $49 monthly membership fee.<\/p>\n

Other national brands, like the Maids<\/u><\/a> and Merry Maids<\/u><\/a>, offer prices dependent on if you\u2019re doing a one-time or even holiday-exclusive cleaning and will provide an estimate after you put in some information.\u00a0<\/p>\n

You can also try apps and services like Handy<\/u><\/a> or Angi, which connect professionals with people looking for plumbing, electrical help, and, of course, cleaning. They almost always have first-time discounts and a wide network of professionals who use the app to book appointments. For instance, I just checked availability on Handy for my childhood home in North Dakota and found that there was not only a professional available there, but the three-hour cleaning would be $55. Angi<\/u><\/a>, meanwhile, lets you compare prices from a number of nearby providers. The professionals and prices they pull together are based on how urgent your need is, how big your space is, and what you need done.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Things to keep in mind if hiring a holiday cleaner<\/h2>\n

There are several ways to secure a pre-holiday cleaning on the cheap, with first-time and holiday-specific deals all over. Keep in mind that some (again, like Home Aglow) want you to pay a monthly membership fee to keep your cleanings low-cost on the surface and others won\u2019t always be that cheap if you decide to keep using them after your initial discount.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also important to keep in mind that this is a skilled and personal service from a human being who is going to be required to touch your dirty stuff no matter how much it costs you. Whether you\u2019re paying $19 for three hours or $100 for two, that person still has to scrub the same amount of gunk and grime, so make sure you tip especially well if you\u2019re using a discount of any kind. It\u2019s hard to know if the discounted money comes out of their pocket or the company\u2019s, so you can always ask\u2014but even if they tell you they\u2019re not allowed to discuss that (which has happened to me), tip well just in case.<\/p>\n

If you decide to clean on your own again this year…<\/h2>\n

If you’re determined to get ready for the holidays on your own or can’t find a cleaner at the right price in your area, here are some the products you’ll need:<\/p>\n